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A Good Yarn / Re: Looms and Weaving in General
« on: October 07, 2021, 18:40:25 PM »
I don't get very fancy with designs. The twilled rugs and saddle blankets are marvels of skill but I'd lose both my mind and my eyesight doing twilling.

My loom is most like the loom on the left hand side of this photo of Weaving in Beauty in Gallup, NM. Mary Walker runs the place and she is a generous fountain of information and aid. I took an online course from her that was amazingly helpful. When I got sick on the third class, I called her to say I'd attend but wasn't well enough to weave. She told me she felt like she could catch what I had just from listening to me, for me to go to bed, and she'd let me start the course over when the new class began the next month. No extra charge, just turn up and start again.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Silk evening gown
« on: October 07, 2021, 18:30:42 PM »
Which view are you making? (I really have read the posts but am running short on sleep and am maybe just not seeing the answer. Sorry.)

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A Good Yarn / Re: Looms and Weaving in General
« on: October 06, 2021, 22:07:38 PM »
@BriarRose any chance of soMe pictures, I have never seen either of these types of loom and I am always interested in all sorts of fibre use

Sorry for the delayed reply, Celia. Been offline with a new grandbaby in an area with no reception.

I don't belong to any photo sharing site so apparently can't post my loom photos here, but here are some links to photos of looms belonging to other people:

Loom explanation

Scroll down

One more diagram

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A Good Yarn / Re: Looms and Weaving in General
« on: October 02, 2021, 17:02:49 PM »
I have an upright Navajo loom. I hesitate to mention it since I might jinx myself, but thus far it hasn't been a target of cat marauding, perhaps because the weaving isn't solidly secured and doesn't offer the necessary resistance for good clawing, like a sofa or post. Be that as it may, I keep the kitties out of the loom room if I'm not there with them. My old girl who died last year never bothered it but I don't quite trust the others.

Almost done with my current project that got put on the back burner during gardening season. One or two productive afternoons should finish it then I can warp the saddle blanket to work on this winter. I'm also going to order mohair and see what I can do with the cinch loom my husband made me last winter. If I can turn those out pretty regularly, the local tack store will take whatever I make.

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Bridal / Re: My Wedding Dress
« on: September 26, 2021, 17:57:37 PM »
Beautiful, unique, and exquisitely grafted.  :VV: Thanks for sharing the sewing journey with us. Do we get to vicariously enjoy sewing the bridesmaids and other dresses as well? And of course I'm looking forward to photos from the wedding.

Greedy me, hmm?  8)

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In the wardrobe / Re: 1948 dresses!
« on: September 24, 2021, 23:08:40 PM »
You look perfectly gorgeous. :VV:

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Bridal / Re: My Wedding Dress
« on: August 24, 2021, 15:23:01 PM »
Thank you for sharing those photos. Looking forward to the bridesmaids, too.

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In the wardrobe / Re: Sewing any of these Winter trends?
« on: August 17, 2021, 15:27:11 PM »
After many months of being at home, you’re probably ready to swap your loungewear for some more fashion-forward looks.

Well, no...


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Bridal / Re: My Wedding Dress
« on: August 13, 2021, 02:54:53 AM »
I keep checking in hoping for a front and side view of The Dress. Hint. Hint.

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Bridal / Re: My Wedding Dress
« on: August 02, 2021, 17:37:56 PM »
Perfectly gorgeous. Perfectly.

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Current Projects / Re: Not my usual colours....what was I thinking!
« on: June 27, 2021, 22:29:37 PM »
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Bridal / Re: My Wedding Dress
« on: June 26, 2021, 03:18:48 AM »
Barn or cathedral, you are going to shine.

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Bridal / Re: My Wedding Dress
« on: June 23, 2021, 01:52:10 AM »
Thank you for sharing this process. I've enjoyed it every step of the way.  :grouphug:

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Bridal / Re: My Wedding Dress
« on: June 15, 2021, 00:01:19 AM »
So pretty! Another vote for lace on the waistband.

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Access All Accessories / Re: What is this (baby item?)
« on: May 31, 2021, 14:50:23 PM »
For storing and carrying diapers?

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