Monthly Archives: May 2009

At Loose Ends

Posted on May 28, 2009 by

After the death of my sister last week, I find myself wandering around the house, start this project, pull it out, start another project, take it apart… This is a very difficult time and I find that just the process … Continue reading →

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Hand Made Heddle, Shuttle and Turtleneck Cozy

Posted on May 26, 2009 by

I started working on this last week sometime.  I don’t know why I decided to do this, but for some reason I just found it necessary…lol  So while at Lowe’s with DH one day I picked up a 1/4 “x6″x24″  … Continue reading →

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Busy Week….

Posted on May 19, 2009 by

I’ve found that I can use my Harp Rigid Heddle Loom to do my cardweaving.  This is my first try and I’m sure I can come up with a way to make it more user friendly, but the truth is … Continue reading →

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Cardweaving and Crochet

Posted on May 11, 2009 by

  The “Moustache” cardweaving is finished.  Since I don’t have the hardware to finish it as a dog leash right now,  I have braided the ends.  I will be picking up the hardware in a few days.    It is … Continue reading →

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More Cardweaving, Weaving and Crochet

Posted on May 6, 2009 by

  I’ve started a new card weaving.  This pattern is one that I call “Moustache”…lol  I am going to have to make  a wooden shuttle or cut another larger piece of cardboard… this one is about the size of an … Continue reading →

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