Entering the Fifth Circle of Fiber Inferno or Loom
I have always loved textiles, but I have successfully managed to fight the urge to weave. There were some close calls (the freecycle offer of a floor loom - Erin!) but with a studio came a very generous offer from Pasha.
Meet my new Leclerc 24" 4 shaft table loom. I need a book and classes. Weaving is complicated stuff. Much terminology. Many finicky bits.
Comments (11)
ooooh! I am SO excited to see what you make!
Posted by Claire | June 25, 2008 11:43 PM
Posted on June 25, 2008 23:43
How exciting to learn a new art form. I can't wait to see what you produce.
Posted by the pesky bombolino | June 26, 2008 12:06 AM
Posted on June 26, 2008 00:06
beautiful!
with four overhead heedles, you can do wonderful complex designs..as well as some simple weaves
but you'll need new yarns--Webs has some great yarns for weaving.. and MrKnitSonya has an apreciation of weaving..
i see a future of curtain panels, and table runners, and blankets...
Posted by Helen (of Troy) | June 26, 2008 5:47 AM
Posted on June 26, 2008 05:47
squeal of delight! WOW! finicky bits indeed. But what an awesome esoteric piece of sculpture for your house! can;t wait ot see what you make. Enjoy, dear!
Posted by mims | June 26, 2008 7:01 AM
Posted on June 26, 2008 07:01
YEA! What a pretty table loom!
I have been weaving since January, and I am have SO much to learn - the learning curve is steep, but I am told that practice is key :) Can't wait to see what you do with it!
Posted by lolly | June 26, 2008 7:25 AM
Posted on June 26, 2008 07:25
I think I'm a little jealous. Who knows why. I certainly don't have the time or space for weaving. Wait. THAT'S why. LOL
Posted by maria | June 26, 2008 10:04 PM
Posted on June 26, 2008 22:04
Hey there! Happy Birthday! Congrats on the loom. I may end up living with a friend who has a floor loom, heaven help us!
Posted by Marcie Farwell | June 27, 2008 10:50 AM
Posted on June 27, 2008 10:50
It looks very impressive!
Posted by carolyn | July 2, 2008 11:49 AM
Posted on July 2, 2008 11:49
Oh, how wonderful, Sonya! I'm so excited to see what you will weave. I have fought the temptation so far on this myself, but feel rewarded that I can live vicariously through you and your weaving. I know it's certain to be stunning! Happy weaving!
Posted by Katherine | July 2, 2008 11:57 AM
Posted on July 2, 2008 11:57
Ooh, that looks intimidating... but exciting too!
Posted by Jesse | July 3, 2008 9:31 AM
Posted on July 3, 2008 09:31
One table loom is so much bigger than all of cameras and projectors I've acquired. I can't see how my mom thinks those have pushed your fiber out.
Posted by Mr Knitsonya | July 4, 2008 12:35 PM
Posted on July 4, 2008 12:35