ontheloom
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Silk Comfort Blankets, On The Loom
This is the beginning of a series of silk comfort blankets. The blankets will have a mix of different silks types, textures & colors. This start is blankets using 100% Mulberry Silk. 60″ weaving width, 4NM, 12 epi. Continue reading
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Work in Progress, One group of weaving’s for the Fall Markets
“How long does it take” This is the number one question I am always ask. I am sure that all the craftsmen out there are asked this question at one time. For me there are four parts. 1 – Scouring the yarn. 2 – Choosing the draft (pattern) and dressing the loom. 3 – Weaving. Continue reading
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Texture
Work in Progress Handcrafted Heirlooms Weaving’s for Your Home & Life-Minded Individuals New group of weaving’s for the fall markets Weaving width 45″, 4 shaft floor loom, 12 epi, cotton from India Texture · Pattern · Natural Continue reading
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Work in Progress
Handcrafted Heirlooms Weaving’s for Your Home & Life-Minded Individuals New group of weaving’s for the fall markets Weaving width 45″, 4 shaft floor loom, 12 epi, 3/2 cotton from the USAI will also be weaving different versions of this draft, some color and textured yarns. Texture · Pattern · Natural Continue reading
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Work in Progress
Handcrafted Heirlooms Weaving’s for Your Home & Life-Minded Individuals A start of some new weaving’s for the fall markets This is the same draft (pattern) that I wove for the children in the hospital. The difference is that I am using two shuttles, one with 3/2 cotton and the other with 5/2 cottonThis is done Continue reading
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Huarizo
“A huarizo, also known as a llapaca, is a hybrid cross between a male llama and a female alpaca The physical appearance of a Huarizo is a blend of traits inherited from llamas and alpacas. They typically have a sturdy and robust body structure similar to llamas, with long legs and a strong neck. Their Continue reading
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Time to start thinking about fall/winter blankets
American cotton from Georgia · overshot pattern · 8 shaft floor loom · weaving width 45″ · 12 epi · 3/2 yarn Texture · Pattern · Natural Continue reading
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Nori Silk from India
Mulberry Noil Silk · Overshot Pattern · 4 Shaft Floor Loom · Weaving Width 45″ · 15 epi · 7/1 NM Yarn Texture · Pattern · Natural Continue reading
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On the Floor Loom
Hand Manipulated Lace Blanket Nori Silk from India · Weaving Width 45″ · 15 epi · 7/1 yarn Texture · Pattern · Natural Continue reading
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Now for the Fun Part, WEAVING
The looms are all warped up for the end of the year holiday markets. Some of these weaving’s will be for the Pioneer Museum Holiday Market in Fredericksburg, TX. this November. This grouping, the looms are warped up with enough yarn for two different blankets each. Each one will be different by changing patterns, hand Continue reading
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