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!!
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If you are still there, thank you
The title of this post and the content is an apology for deserting you guys that had been following my posts, reading, commenting and being a great audience. My apology is for leaving you all of a sudden and just focusing on Insta. I’ve always, or usually, spent time writing a post which takes more… Continue reading If you are still there, thank you
Let there be… lampshades
I got the lampshades completed. One I did on Sunday, the other this morning. Yet to take a picture of them together. But I am pleased with them. Learnt a few things too. My weaving needs to be finer, so next time I’ll try a single strand per slot/hole on my 15 dent heddle.I might… Continue reading Let there be… lampshades
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
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
Hook This, Weave That 