Wednesday, September 24, 2008

weaving helper


weaving helper
Originally uploaded by spindledreams
I have been attempting to learn to weave on my Rigid Heddle loom. As I posted before Ms Violet has come to think that the loom and its cloth is her own special bed. I thought I would share a photo of her on "her bed" Grin yall can see why I have problems weaving around her. If I can get her to move I will post some photos of the Brooks Bouquet and the pick up patterns I have been working on.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Leno samples


leno samples
Originally uploaded by spindledreams
And some "huck lace" attempts. This was going to be a warm winter shawl woven on my Rigid Heddle but I got a bit sidetracked. Ms Violet loves sleeping on it so this piece will probably turn into a bed for her.

Grin it was certainly interesting when she plopped down on top of "HER" cloth when I had the loom in weaving position. UFF! A 12 pound cat dropping on you lap is bad enough but when she is dropping down and driving the edge of the loom into your belly that is a bit too much. I chased her off once I got some air back in my lungs much to her annoyance. After all it was HER bed I was messing with right?