handmade · Weaving

Fresh off the loom

I am sure you are keen to see the shawl/scarf now that the weaving part is finished. So, here you go. Apologies for the poor lighting. Nights are drawing in! There is still fringe twisting (by hand 😔) and a wet finish. I am really pleased with it. But also, seeing the odd thing that… Continue reading Fresh off the loom

General Topics · Weaving

Friday Roundup #41-20

Another busy week is done. Busy because of squeezing more time into the days I am working. But the good news is that I am on the countdown to being back five days a week. It’s part of the good things that were happening that I mentioned last time. Having furlough days have been nice,… Continue reading Friday Roundup #41-20

Weaving

WIP Wednesday

Normally I save things up for the Friday post, but here is a quick picture of the overshot weaving I am working on at the moment. Full rundown of the project on Friday. Have a great rest of the week.

General Topics · handmade · Stained Glass · Weaving

Friday Roundup #39-20

Well, the glass arrived yesterday - Yay! I resisted the urge to unpack it right away. I was still at work after all! But I had to have a look before I headed off to bed. But I waited to this morning to take some pictures. The box was well protected with lots of green… Continue reading Friday Roundup #39-20

FO · handmade · Weaving

Friday Roundup #36-20

Bank Holiday Monday’s always throw my week out of whack. And it’s compounded by having a half day on Wednesday and then today a further half furlough day. That said, it does mean I have finished some items off that needed sewing. The first is the houndstooth check scarf. I had placed a hem stitch… Continue reading Friday Roundup #36-20