Weavers Speak

[verthandi]

I no longer own a loom, but I do use an early 1800's loom at a historical fort where I work. It's a beast of a thing. It is used during our school tour programs to teach the children how to weave and the process of turning flax into linen thread for the loom is also taught. The fabric that we make on the loom is later made into dish towels or small table covers and are sold to continue the program. The fort also spins wool and has tape looms for making trim.

 

[MullersLaneFarm]

That's a nice loom, Skunk! One of my looms is a 'J' loom (looks like an Ashford Dorothy) with the levers on the side instead of the front like yours.

Books I really like for getting you started with weaving. Learning to Weave by Deborah Chandler and The Joy of Handweaving by Osma Gallinger Tod.

 

[jenjscott]

I really like the "weavolution.com" with great forums, groups, projects pages, etc. it takes some looking around to find everything, I'm still finding new stuff.

 

[MullersLaneFarm]

I had forgotten about Weavolution ! You don't have to register to view the forums and groups. You do have to register if you want to post something.

 

[skunknchatter]

Thanks for the book suggestions and weaving forum. You know I like forums

I'm really excited to learn. I have a few of the finished projects that my great aunt made. She was pretty good. She also had a really big loom (forgive my ignorance I don't know what kind it was or the proper name) and then a Hinkle (spelling?) loom as well.