Some of you wondered about my loom.
You wondered what the process looks like.
This one's for YOU!
;)
This is the cotton crotchet thread I used this time.
A nice varigated green/blue/tan.
I warp it onto my loom
following the simple instructions
in the little book that came with my loom.
I began at the end with a small bit of cream crotchet thread.
I think it gives my table runner a nice finish.
I ended with the same.
The comb there is used to push the yarn/thread tighter
as I go along.
The picture above shows the loom resting on my knees
as it leans against the table.
I could buy a stand....
but this takes up LESS space in my home this way.
;)
Then..... I make my RAG YARN.
1 1/4" strips of fabric.
I make a whole bunch!
Lots of greens, tans and whites were chosen.
I sew them together to make
a LONG piece of "YARN".
As I run out...
I make some more!
;)
I wrap it around my shuttle
folding in half as I go.
In and out
Back and forth.
Pushing each row down as I go....
That's weaving in a nutshell.
This is the beautiful results!
I LOVE it!
As I see you making all of these table runners, I've been meaning to email you.... I was recently gifted with a whole Suburban full of fabric and whatnot that had belonged to my cousin's girlfriend's mother. She was an elderly woman, so some of the fabric I've come across is a bit outdated (for me, anyway), but I was wondering if you would be interested in having me send you any fabric? I haven't even gone through most of it yet, but I'm kind of separating it into colors as I go. If you are at all interested, I would love to stuff a box up and send it to you. Let me know (and if you don't want anything, that's fine, too)
ReplyDeleteOh this does look pretty easy and I love the results too.
ReplyDeleteHow many hours do you think you have in a table runner?
Is it like a quilt, to hard to calculate because it never gets done
in a few sittings? It does look like the perfect way to use those uglies all
right :0). I'll be looking into this after I get settled in N.C.
One month until the moving trucks arrive :0)
Thanks for the demo and Happy Sewing/weaving
Tanks for sharing your weaving process! Do you move the chair at the other end of the table in the first pic closer and closer as you move along? I used to have a grandma-in-law who made woven floor mats which I loved. Such a great way to recycle cloth and use up out of love fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI love this...have always wanted a loom. Do you mind telling me what kind you have and did you buy online? I like the idea of doing it without a stand! Beautiful work : )
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing the process!
ReplyDeleteelizabeth: I bought this 24" ashford rigid heddle loom online from yarnmarket.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Beth, I have a loom my son bought for me but I have never used it .
ReplyDeleteWow, What a terrific outcome from such a simple process. Easy for me to say. I also want to know about the time involved in your table runner and about what the measurements are. Just for a point of reference. Such a great use of fabric.
ReplyDeleteI am enthralled by this process and completely captivated. Your table runners are just darling. I feel myself getting weak and it won't be long before I am peeking at what they have to offer.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing your process! What a pretty runner. It's definitely on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I happened to see this post. I have a very similar loom that was given to me without any instructions or guidance. I might actually be able to do this! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletenow I really want one. I found this one online...I am thinking of ordering it....
ReplyDeleteyour table runner is so nice.
hugs
beebee
Very helpful. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh my, how beautiful!!!! Very fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI love it too. Am hoping it is for me.
ReplyDeleteAmazing rug and the therapeutic benefits are bonus I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous results! Looks like a complex process...thanks for showing us!
ReplyDeleteHow about a bunch of the combs hot glued or screwed to a 1 x 1. It would save you some time.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful way to use up the ugly pieces.
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I do love the runners and rugs from a loom, you sure have made me have a desire to look into one again! Thank you for sharing Beth ~
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ooooh, it doesn't seem like such a mystery now that you explained it. I think I could really get into weaving. . . .LOVE your results.
ReplyDeleteSuper jealous of your loom. I love love rag rugs. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, so beautiful!! I was curious about how this worked. Thank you for showing us!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for a peek at the process! Very cool! I love the results!
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