The fabric is done. This was a test piece for the upcoming Weaver’s Swap so I could see what I was doing. it doesn’t meet the requirement of being 12" wide or 2 yards long. It was just a fun little piece to make up and play with.
One of the things I was trying to do was to make sure that all aspects of the fabric-making were consistent, right down to the selvedges.
Then, I had a brainstorm that I should try and make some other things, like a strap. This was woven on the same loom set-up after the main weaving was cut off. I packed the warp really tightly, losing the basketweave pattern, giving the strap more durability. I think this is the "long" way around making straps. I think it’s time to consider an inkle loom once and for all. (Do they make them in cherry wood???) I’ve always wanted one…
And, being on an accessories roll, I also made an assortment of cords…
…more cords, more straps and bands, and some contrasting basketweave fabric pieces. This should be enough stuff for me to make myself a nice little bag of some sort.
Devorah
You are one prolific guy! I love how they all go together and I can’t wait so see what they wind up as parts of.
Jun 30, 2009 @ 4:54 am
Benita
Oh! You’ve made my brain pop! I know now what I’m going to weave for the weaver’s swap! I thought I knew which yarn before, but now I REALLY know!!!! I don’t know how seeing what you’ve done made me think of this, but it did, so THANK YOU!!!
Jun 30, 2009 @ 7:14 am
Ginger
Well,dang, that is nice. Yeah, I’ve been thinking of a little inkle loom, also
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Jun 30, 2009 @ 7:34 am
Roxie
Dave, seriously, you’re having too much fun. The cranky-police are gonna come kick your keester if you keep this up. You’re supposed to need drugs and expensive cars to be this happy. OH hell, I don’t WANT to stop you. I’ll join you. If enough of us start having weaving fun, it’ll become a movement! The Alice’s Restaurant Peace and Freedom, Love of Fiber movement! Sing it, Arlo! “You can get anything you want, at . . .”
Happy day, dear!
Jun 30, 2009 @ 7:59 am
Cindy
Love it when the brain and hands work to produce such beauty. And there’s more to come!
Jun 30, 2009 @ 8:05 am
Debe
Somewhere out there is a cherry inkle loom with your name on it!
Great work!
Jun 30, 2009 @ 8:26 am
Heidi
I’ll have what Roxie’s having.
Jun 30, 2009 @ 10:04 am
Manise
Wow! That gold color certainly pops. Fun project.
Jun 30, 2009 @ 10:09 am
kitkatknit
Your selvedges are to die for! And I think have seen inkle looms in cherry. Let me look.
Jun 30, 2009 @ 10:39 am
kitkatknit
http://www.goodwoodlooms.com/inkle_looms.htm I knew I had seen it somewhere recently! I have their pocket loom.
Jun 30, 2009 @ 10:44 am
Kimmen
Dang. Your selvedges are to die for. And I’m having what Roxie’s having, too.
Jun 30, 2009 @ 12:03 pm
Michelle
I love all the coordination with the pieces. Do you ever sleep? Or do you weave in your sleep?
Jun 30, 2009 @ 12:33 pm
michele
Oh, if you find an inkle loom in cherry, let me know!
Jun 30, 2009 @ 6:04 pm
Kathie Kelleher
Dave- I hate to tell you this but I have a cherry and maple inkle loom.
It’s handmade and I got it at a spinning/weaving sale in Danville NH. The Long Pond Spinners had a barn sale last summer and I picked it up for $50!
I didn’t realize what I had until I took the old Howard’s Feed and Wax to it.
If I ever find another- it’s yours
Jun 30, 2009 @ 7:54 pm
vanessa
your selveges are droolworthy.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 4:14 am
jackie
Very nice selvedges!
And weaving strapping on a traditional loom is much quicker than on an inkle loom. But the inkle is much more portable and you can weave strapping without tyeing up your other loom. But it certainly wont be any quicker.
Jul 01, 2009 @ 8:27 am