A while back I had a commenter wonder when I was going to talk about weaving again.
I think this little number is going to dramatically enhance weaving content on this blog. It's a Woolhouse Tools 8 Shaft "Carolyn" Loom with the overhead beater. At this point, my life is just a little too full for me to invite a floor loom into it, but this loom is a nice compromise and should give me lots of room to grow. These are the looms that we use in my weaving classes, and the mechanisms are very nice and there are many nice design elements that really make them a pleasure to use. While certainly not considered a portable loom, it does fold up a bit for storage -- even when in use -- so it can be kept out of the hands of inquisitive small people.
I think the biggest challenge is going to be deciding what project I will do on it first. A simple scarf is likely since I just wrapped up a large, rather complicated project in my class and I think I need to do something that doesn't require quite so much thinking!
I think this little number is going to dramatically enhance weaving content on this blog. It's a Woolhouse Tools 8 Shaft "Carolyn" Loom with the overhead beater. At this point, my life is just a little too full for me to invite a floor loom into it, but this loom is a nice compromise and should give me lots of room to grow. These are the looms that we use in my weaving classes, and the mechanisms are very nice and there are many nice design elements that really make them a pleasure to use. While certainly not considered a portable loom, it does fold up a bit for storage -- even when in use -- so it can be kept out of the hands of inquisitive small people. I think the biggest challenge is going to be deciding what project I will do on it first. A simple scarf is likely since I just wrapped up a large, rather complicated project in my class and I think I need to do something that doesn't require quite so much thinking!
Sweet!
In 2006, three years ago this month, my 8-shaft 36" Harrisville floor loom kit arrived. Yes, kit. It came in three boxes, and I had to build it myself after hand-oiling the wood. It was quite a project! But well worth it.
I know my loom inside and out; it has my energy infused into it. The neat feature is that it also folds up for storage while warped--I just unfolded it after a year of being stored (warped) and the warp is perfect! Plus, it has rollers on one end for transport.
Gotta love these portable "bigger" looms! Congratulations on your early Christmas present.
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Yay weaving! Looks like a great loom.
Oooh! I am looking forward to seeing what you do with the new loom.
Gosh. I wish I could justify (umm, and afford... my yarn habit definitely cuts into my gadgets budget) a table loom. While I do enjoy my rigid heddle, I loved being able to work with the 4 shaft table loom at a guild meeting.
I used to weave and had a floor loom, but I'd never taken classes and didn't have any weaving friends. I realize that would have led me much farther. I've now sold the loom.