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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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5 X 3 X 5
On the Floor Loom Hand Manipulated Lace Blanket American cotton · weaving width 45″ · 16 epi · 8/2 yarn Texture · Pattern · Natural Continue reading
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Brooks Bouquet Video
There are many versions of Brooks Bouquet. My version starts with picking up 4 threads and finish with 2. Then reverse starting with 4 again, finish with 2. After a row is finish, I go back and tighten up the knots. If anyone caught it, I miss the next to last knot. I did fix Continue reading
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