At the request of a couple friends, here's the loom. It's a Schacht School Loom, purchased from WEBS. For more info, click on
WEBS. There's minimal assembly, excellent directions, and all the necessary stuff except for the warp (vertical) and weft (horizontal) threads. I recommend a strong twine for the warp because those are taut. And a soft yarn is suitable for the weft...as long as you don't pull it too tight.
I'm using bits and pieces left over from other projects. I'll probably use the finished tapestries for gifts. Maybe...I'll even run a contest later in the summer. In the meantime, I find the weaving a soothing pasttime.
As a matter of fact, why do you suppose they call it weaving, anyway? Why not looming? Why isn't the finished piece loomed instead of woven? Can you imagine weaving something the size of a blanket or rug on such a low-tech loom?
The more I use the loom, the more I appreciate the workmanship of all the woven pieces I've seen. Perhaps that's the important thing...
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I enjoyed a weaving class in college. It was relaxing and fun to see the finished project!
ReplyDeleteIt allows a lot of contemplation time, Kenzie!
DeleteYou industrious little bunny you
ReplyDeleteIt's sitting next to my desk. When I hit a stopping point I weave for a while and mull my options. :-)
DeleteOh wow! That is too cool for words! I want to learn to weave!
ReplyDeleteLike I said, this is a SCHOOL loom for little kids. Try it--you'll like it!
DeleteI enjoyed my weaving class in college. It seems like so long ago. ;)
ReplyDeleteHeh. The least academic thing I did in college was gym. I would love to take a pottery class...
DeleteI've always wanted to try my hand at weaving. It's on the list right after chair caning.
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