I know it’s an odd title, but it summed up the dreaded COVID finding its way into our house. To be surprised, I am amazed it took this long given the other half works in education. I am thankful it did take so long as it really does feel like a rotten flu/cold. Although I… Continue reading Urgh!!
Category: Weaving
Construction frustrations
My lampshade kit arrived, and I’ve secured the ends of my weaving for its wash and dry. I have sufficient for two 20cm lampshades. Not a picture of it on the line, but before the wash. I’ve read through the instructions and fingers crossed all will be fine. But my construction woes are not with… Continue reading Construction frustrations
Finished … nearly
Here you go. Off the loom. Just need to give it a quick zigzag hem and a soak.
Into the blue
Here’s a picture of the current weaving. I simply love this variegated yarn. The warp is Lake Combo in an 8/2 cotton and the weft is Mixed Berry in the same weight cotton. The combination is coming through well and I like the way it’s weaving up. I decided against doing some pick up pattern,… Continue reading Into the blue
The Reel World
This past week, work has simply gotten in the way of crafting. I had to take a trip out for work. Once in the previous week in the car, but this past week I took the train. I’ve not done that for about 15 months. All was fine, not very busy and all masked up… Continue reading The Reel World
Hook This, Weave That 