December 17, 2005
The towels, they are finito-- woven, washed, hemmed and pressed, all ready for their new homes. I feel great satisfaction on having completed this project on time. The towels are not completely perfect, but only the persnickitiest weaving person would...
July 29, 2005
Jeremiah was a bullfrog, was a good friend of mine. I never understood a single word he said but I helped him a'drinkin' his w-w-w-what? No, no, no! The song got it all wrong! Jeremiah is not a bullfrog. Jeremiah...
June 23, 2005
I was looking back through the comments and was surprised at how many people I associate with knitting admit to having a loom and sometimes (or formerly) weaving. What stopped you, or what keeps you from it? Is it the...
June 22, 2005
I always loved the beginning of the movie Mary Poppins when the weather abruptly changed and the wind blew Mary Poppins in, umbrella, carpetbag and all. I feel like that sort of wind has been carrying me along since the...
June 18, 2005
Day Three of the weaving workshop went well. I know this is probably boring most of you to death, but for me and my companions it is very exciting. I finished warping my loom yesterday before lunch, and was happy...
June 17, 2005
By yesterday, the workshop was in full swing. Beaters were banging and heddles were tinkling and swear words were muffled while mistakes were made; sighs of relief audible when Judith showed that they were easy to fix. Karianne finished her...
June 16, 2005
I walked into Suzanne's home and was greeted by Diva, the placid Burnese Mountain Dog who is touchingly devoted to Suzanne and follows her everywhere. The looms had not yet arrived, so mine was the first to occupy the large...
June 13, 2005
... this will one day be a queen-size coverlet and two pillow shams. The pattern on the left screen is the main pattern, a traditional "roses and rings" or "Whig Rose" pattern, which reminds me of the double wedding...
June 06, 2005
Well good morning everybody! I've had a fun and productive weekend and have been eating and eating and eating good food and feeling better already. First, shall we apprise you of our progress on the Keepsake? Sherlock gives the sultry...
