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Work in Progress, New Group of Comfort Blanket for the Fall Markets
Peruvian Huarizo WoolA Huarizo is a mix between a male llama and a female alpaca. They are a bit smaller than llamas, but their wool is much longer. Therefore, they are better for fiber gathering than some other breeds Weaving width 45″, 4 shaft floor loom, 8 epi Texture · Pattern · Natural Continue reading
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On the Loom, New Group of Linen Comfort Blanket for the Fall Markets
Bleached and Natural Linen from FranceThis flax (linen) was grown in Flanders territory of Hauts-de-France region. Weaving width 45″, 4 shaft floor loom, 8 epi Pattern · Natural Continue reading
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Work in Progress, New Group of Comfort Blanket for the Fall Markets
Blended Mulberry Silk / New Zealand Merino Wool, warp (front to back)Handspun Indigenous Pastoral Chokla Desert Sheep Wool, weft (right to left) Weaving width 60″, 8 shaft floor loom, 8 epi Texture · Pattern · Natural Continue reading
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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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