Weaving For Babies
Wordplay is fun. The title might make someone (from another planet) think that this post was about babies learning to weave. In fact, it’s about weaving things for babies to use, specifically handwoven...
View ArticleWoven Baby Blanket, Part 2
Cotton flannel on warping boardFrom cone to warping board, I got the 360 threads measured for my cotton flannel handwoven baby blanket. Next steps: tie the warp onto the back beam, thread the heddles,...
View ArticleThe Baby Blanket is Done!
Completed handwoven baby blanketIt was the first time I’d warped my loom for two baby blankets, and I was a bit anxious about how well it would work. Things went fine for the first half of the first...
View ArticleOrganizing the Weaving Studio
This past weekend was the annual Allegany Artisans studio tour. The 22nd year for the Artisans, it was my first time with this group. I took off the week before to prepare. Ok, mostly to clean my...
View ArticleCotton Flannel Shawls
At the Kenan show I sold 2 shawls and donated a 3rd as a door prize. I only had one shawl left, so making some more was a big priority before the Roycroft. As soon as I got home I ordered some lovely...
View ArticleComfy Cozy
I got a special order for a baby blanket. From a grandma. I asked questions about colors, fibers, sizes, and so forth, and grandma consulted with mom to make sure we’d get it right. The decision was...
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