The main event on Friday was the weaving I set up.
I'm pleased about how this worked out. I used that piece of corrugated cardboard for a loom and realized a good way to set up the even warp threads was to insert skewers right through the channels in the cardboard.
When I ran out of skewers I used small knitting needles. Then I warped up the loom. You'll see the warp threads run right over the back, too. I wanted a seamless pocket for a potholder, so I set it up that way on the loom.
I used cotton warp thread, and wool handspun for the weft. It came out as 6 epi, ends per inch. That's the weaving equivalent of stitches per inch.
As you see, I used a crochet hook to draw the weft through. After a while I switched to a size 4 Tunisian crochet hook, which worked better.
Saturday Handsome Son is visiting to get tea and his share of banana bread. Out of one loaf I get a couple of slices. Mostly it's a shared thing with son and neighbors.
The reviews for it are pretty good so far.
Happy day everyone, get weaving, whatever that means in your life.
Sez Ted and Big Ursy
Interesting weaving method.
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice simple loom.
DeleteThat's some resourcefulness on display there! I'm not seriously getting going on anything business- wise until Monday...
ReplyDeleteI do like to try out ideas. Now I have to check what day it is.
DeleteHaving a difficult time “getting weaving” in recent days. I think it’s just the letdown after all the holiday activities. Banana bread would help.
ReplyDeleteMine is all gone now! You may have to apply to SG.
DeleteYou are clever - I am afraid my contribution to visual and tactile arts is limited to cheer squad on the sidelines. Happy new year
ReplyDeleteThat's an important role, though. Ideas and art need an audience.
DeletePretty color choices...can't wait to see your pocket pot-holder!
ReplyDeleteMe neither! More color will happen.
DeleteI'm impressed with that loom. You are endlessly curious, aren't you? An excellent trait in my opinion:)
ReplyDeleteIt's a simple enough loom Jack could construct and use it if he's interested. Yes, I'm curious about a lot of things, makes life interesting.
DeleteA weavil little post.
ReplyDeleteI've never woven a weevil, as far as I remember.
DeleteAmazing!
ReplyDeleteAlso a little weird!
DeleteI hope to get outside and do some yard work today. It's quite warm. And for an inside project, I have a pair of Owen's jeans to patch. I'd love to get some progress made on those.
ReplyDeleteI love your weaving project. That's just darn clever.
You've taken over Owen's patching, too? I can't imagine warm right now. I'm wearing several layers.
DeleteYou really can make a loom out of anything!
ReplyDeleteThat's almost literally true!
DeleteYes, Pixie got it and I'll repeat it. You are ever curious and resourceful.
ReplyDeleteI do like to try things, yes. Because you never know.
DeleteI have always seen our lives as a thread in a much larger tapestry. That tapestry is the history of the world, and we are woven in with royalty and paupers, with the great and the small, the primitive and the avant gard. We are all there. A part of something much. much bigger.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely comment, very wise.
DeleteThat's ingenious! I saved a piece of packing material because it looked as though I could use it for something - you'd definitely be able to do something with it.
ReplyDeleteI've made several artworks, now in collections, using the Styrofoam shapes electronics come packed in, with black gesso and copper wire and other materials.
DeleteMy oldest granddaughter age 11, likes to weave. She has a small loom.
ReplyDeleteYours is quite the DIY model for sure. I'll look forward to the final product.
Almost all my looms are diy, from sawblades to cardboard!
DeleteI don't pretend to understand your weaving and such but I don't believe I have ever had a bad loaf of banana bread.
ReplyDeleteBanana bread can typically be counted on, yes.
DeleteMakes me look at corrugated cardboard in a whole new light....not that I would likely ever try weaving but you never know.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great art material. Light, sturdy, so many uses. A clever person invented it.
DeleteBanana bread is one of my husband’s favourite treats. There is usually one in our freezer or being baked!
ReplyDeleteVery clever use of corrugated cardboard.
ReplyDeleteOh, how lovely... your homemade loom :-))
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy and have been looking back here to study your beginning.
The warp threads probably shouldn't be pulled too tight so they don't all bunch up while weaving.
Did you wrap the rods once to guide the warp thread back? I think so.
When I find the materials, I'll give it a try... Thank you. It's simply brilliant.
Thank.
Hug