I needed to re tie those knots in the back to even out tension-and then start rolling on the warp-slowly-with papers and sticks between layers.
Feels good to get the warp on, I am about half way and my back needed a break.
This first photo is looking sideways and catching a look underneath of the warp being rolled on. You can see the textures now of this organic cotton yarn
Update: almost there-the warp threads are off the floor now A few more turns and then these threads will be tied on to the front and ready to weave
Hi Laurie, yes there is allot of bending or stooping over
ReplyDeleteI don’t pretend to understand this, it looks so involved, but I truly admire that you do! 😄
ReplyDeletethanks Barbara, I am just happy I remember how to do this-lol been awhile but I enjoy the process
DeleteThis looks like such a big job. Glad you succeeded with it. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
ReplyDeleteI just don't push myself any more and enjoy the process
DeleteHappy weekend to you as well
That's a lot of work Good You!
ReplyDeleteWe were all hoping you would walk us through this process. Obviously it is a lot of hard work, but it will be worth it when you have a beautiful piece of homespun cotton cloth.
ReplyDeleteI am happy you are enjoying seeing the process, I was thinking many don't weave in my group of friends here.
Deletethe process can be frustrating at times-that's why it sat so long I had a mental block getting the threading finished. For the weft I will be using alpaca that my friend I am gifting this shawl to brought back from one of her overseas trips, and will blend that with fine mohair. Will me soft and warm
Looks great, have fun! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteFascinating quite intriguing in fact! It looks like a lot of hard work. I shall look forward to the next stage. Take care Amanda x
ReplyDeletethanks I never think of it is a work-can be frustrating at times though
DeleteIt's starting to look like a real project now and just thinking of all of that time working on it makes my back hurt! What is the end product going to be?
ReplyDeleteHi Carol it is going be a long shawl. the friend I am making it for from photos looks like she has gained allot of weight so won't be able to turn this into a coccoon wrap type garment, but I think she will really enjoy it. when she visited Peru she brought back alpaca yarn from there so the weft will be some of that
DeleteSeems difficult. How in the world the threads are put in place. If I ever get my own looms piled up, I have to ask for help with that job.
ReplyDeleteIt's a process-but there are steps along the way to keep all the threads in order the reward in the end is weaving
DeleteThis does look like hard work to do.
ReplyDeleteweaving is something one must enjoy I think-I have never thought of it as work just a several processes to complete before the actual weaving
DeleteI'm delighted to see the process of this. I can't believe how much hard work there is involved in it. I agree you must enjoy the process or else it would be real torture, like it would be for me. SO sorry it's taken me so long to visit.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I'm FINALLY showing the truly lovely Valentine card you sent me at T today. It was so special, I cried. SERIOUSLY. Thank you beyond belief for it.
You are sooo welcome Elizabeth-hugs
ReplyDeleteHello my friend! This is a fascinating process. I can't imagine knowing how to do it!!!! I am looking forward to seeing what you weave.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Debra, it's not as complicated as it looks-more time consuming
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