I finally got the courage to set up my loom. The smaller loom, of course. I've been dying to weave, but the set-up seemed complicated and overwhelmed me...crippled me, actually. I stared at it every day. I dusted it. Then I'd walk away. One morning, I woke up with such determination! I felt like I could overcome anything! I took that old loom down from the shelf it sat on for four years, and glared at it as I set it on my table. I used Youtube videos, which I played over, and over, to learn the set-up. OK...a job that was supposed to take one hour tops, took me...ahem...<whispering>...5 hours. So what! At least I won the battle! Such a challenge, and it's a simple little heddle loom. I pass out when I imagine what weavers go through for 8 harness looms! But it was worth all the trouble, and I'm having a ball. I could really get into this hobby, and I'm already planning on projects and color schemes. I might even attempt warping my big heddle loom one of these days. Ya, I know...before any more of my big plans, I have to get up the courage to learn how to get this gosh-darn (I'm being polite) scarf OFF the loom! Hey, as they say, Rome wasn't built in a day!
I love it!! Good for you. The scarf is wonderful. I get paralyzed by projects all the time...I'm staring at my current rug right now. I've pulled about 10 loops and then just froze. You've inspired me to thaw!
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Courtney
Post a picture of you're latest rug, Courtney! I love the colors you choose...so prim looking! Your projects are done so neatly! Have a fun 4th!
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Yvette
OOPS...shoulda typed "your". I hate making typos to a school teacher! :o)
DeleteI know just what you mean about the weaving.I have had a big floor loom for over 2 years now and I still have not made anything on it.I got the warp put on it then did not know how to tie it off.I have now taken a class and I feel sure I can weave something now but my loom is in Arkansas ans I am spending most of my time in Springfield,Il. right now.
ReplyDeleteOh you lucky girl, having a big floor loom! I definitely wouldn't know how to warp one THAT size! Yes, I was too overwhelmed to try it for soooo long. Now, that's what I want to work on the most! What other hobbies do you have while you're in Illinois? Happy 4th of July to you!
ReplyDeleteYvette, I've no doubt you could dress a floor loom ~ I dressed my Harrisville 6 harness floor loom myself without any trouble and you always seem to do everything better than your big sister, so give it a try!
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