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January 1, 2015 by Tien Chiu

What’s on the looms

I haven’t participated in Meg’s “A Day in the Life of Looms” for the past several years, usually because I forgot until a week later! But this year I actually remembered, so here is a snapshot:

First, Emmy (the 40-shaft AVL). This is the shadow weave warp, which I am going to cut off as soon as I get back. It’s been a long slog and I am out of patience with it, plus I have some ideas for the Handwoven Magazine’s Handwoven for the Home contest, and some study group samples to weave as well. But I have not given up on the idea; I’ll come back to it in late 2015 or early 2016, once the book is done. I have some ideas for making it more successful the second time round.

Phoenix Rising warp - full view
Phoenix Rising warp – full view

Up until two weeks ago, that would have been it. But now I have the Ashford Inklette, which is sporting a brand-new warp today:

What's on my loom - Monk's Belt!
What’s on my loom – Monk’s Belt!

This is a Monk’s Belt warp, featuring thick pattern threads (the purple ones) against a white tabby background. I flailed for about two inches, but feel like I’ve figured it out,and am starting to weave a Celtic knot pattern.

Soon to enter my life (I hope!) is this slightly larger inkle loom – the most beautiful one I’ve seen to date:

dragon inkle loom
dragon inkle loom

I’ve actually asked for a custom job, with longer pegs so I can do a wider warp. If you find the loom as breathtakingly beautiful as I did, trundle on over to the maker’s shop (To-Ply Fiber Arts on Etsy) and get your own. She also has looms with seahorses, horses, and cats! It was a tough decision between the dragon and the cats, but the dragon was just too cool to miss, especially with the wings and that wavy tail.

Speaking of cats and looms, here are my weaving helpers. Or would-be helpers; they’re not allowed into the loom room, for reasons which they are demonstrating here:

Fritz and Tigress playing with string
Fritz and Tigress playing with string

Happy New Year all! May creativity flow from your fingertips in a happy and productive year.

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Comments

  1. Michelle says

    January 1, 2015 at 7:24 am

    A Happy New Year to you and yours. I look forward to your fiber explorations in 2015.

  2. Peg says

    January 1, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    I’ve not done any inkle weaving, as I’m not sure how I’d use it on an even semi-regular basis, but love to look at what others do on them.

  3. MegWeaves says

    January 1, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    A happy, lovely, colorful and brand-spanking new 2015 to you and your looms.

  4. Dorothy says

    January 3, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    Happy New Year! The inkle band looks fun.

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