Gone Visiting!
I’m back at author Delilah Devlin’s blog today, and I have a question for you: Why Weave?
Continue reading →I’m back at author Delilah Devlin’s blog today, and I have a question for you: Why Weave?
Continue reading →It’s Wednesday, and I’m a writer. That’s about the only reason the title is what it is, and because I couldn’t think of anything else to use. Check-in sounded too session-y, and holy shit the world’s on fire a little … Continue reading →
Weaving is one of the oldest textile arts in the world. The most complicated looms, like the huge one featured in the movie Wanted, are the same in principle to the simple back looms used in the mountains of Peru … Continue reading →
Ever wonder where things like reins for bridles, belts, pet collars, and trim come from? If they’re not leather, they’re most likely woven (though there are many other ways, for example, spool knitting, but I digress). The type of loom … Continue reading →
In my weaving class, I am making a quesquemitl, a type of poncho that is made from a continuous piece of fabric – and, thus, a popular choice for handweavers. The photo above is from Wikipedia, of a garment on … Continue reading →
I’m working on the fringe for the Belii Shawl and wanted to do a laticework effect with the beads. Since the image I’m using is from a book to which I don’t have the rights, (I almost typed, “writes,”) I … Continue reading →
My beloved street-rescue cat Belii died last year after a prolonged battle with kidney failure. I decided to weave something in his memory, inspired by him and his place in my life. It feels a little silly to admit that … Continue reading →
Today is weaving class. I am attaching the new warp to the old warp so I don’t need to re-thread the heddles.
Continue reading →Today is weaving class. I am attaching the new warp to the old warp so I don’t need to re-thread the heddles.
Continue reading →I’m at the end! I’m at the end! I can’t turn the weaving any more than it is. I’m so excited! This is prior to the end, where you can see the dowel rod. It’s supposed to be straight. o.O… … Continue reading →