Monthly Archives: September 2008

Broomstick Lace and FOs — tutorials and free patterns

Posted on September 29, 2008 by

  I finished another scarf yesterday.  I like it.  For the warp I used the lime and mauve merino that I spun and dyed last winter.  For the weft, I used the lime merino and some variegated burgundy/mauve/blue/lime mixed wool that I … Continue reading →

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WeaveZine…Fall Issue is Out!

Posted on September 27, 2008 by

Do you remember when I posted about this coin purse?  The inspiration for it came from curiousweaver and her handwoven inkle weaves.  Well, I’m not the only one that enjoyed that tutorial… This is one of the featured articles in WeaveZine for … Continue reading →

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My Harp Stand Arrived….Yellow Weave

Posted on September 26, 2008 by

The stand for my Harp arrived… It only took a few minutes to set it up and what a difference it makes!  I can pull it up close while sitting in my chair and it relieves the back discomfort that … Continue reading →

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First Woven Scarf..FO and Ozark Carding Mill, LLC

Posted on September 22, 2008 by

I finished the first woven scarf with my hand spun… It’s been washed and dried…now I’m not sure I did all that correctly, but it looks ok to me…lol  I am loving this.  The stand for the Kromski Harp should … Continue reading →

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Weaving…continued…

Posted on September 18, 2008 by

I’ve ordered the stand for the 32″ Harp..lol.. however, I must say,  the formal dining room is seeing a lot more action since the Harp’s arrival.. :O)  This is my first try to make something really useful.  This scarf should … Continue reading →

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Dan Willig… Thesis on Quilting

Posted on September 14, 2008 by

Dan left a comment on a post called ‘Men Who Quilt’ on my old blog Fabric Follies   saying that he was a graduate student working on a story quilt for his thesis.  How cool is that?!!!  And he is documenting … Continue reading →

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“I Love Your Blog” Award…Wow!

Posted on September 13, 2008 by

I was totally surprised when I opened my mail this morning and found this… Judy of apron strings and other ties that bind  has awarded me this award.  Thank you, Judy.  ;O) “As with most blog awards, this one comes with a … Continue reading →

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Change to Yarn…much better (and Ike)

Posted on September 13, 2008 by

After much standing on my head and rummaging through my stash, I came up with some baby yarn that has been patiently waiting for about 3 or 4 years now… it’s time has come.   I find this much easier to … Continue reading →

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Warped… Literally…;O)

Posted on September 11, 2008 by

I finally got it warped.  At the cost of probably 1000 yards of crochet thread…lol  I had to cut all the previous thread off and start all over again using the warping peg instead of the warping board.  The warping peg … Continue reading →

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It’s Here! Kromski Harp!

Posted on September 10, 2008 by

It’s here… got here yesterday and I spent most of the day putting it together and trying .. notice I said “trying” .. to warp it.   It went together easily and the workmanship is so beautiful.  I do love it.  … Continue reading →

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