I've been quite busy weaving lately but can't post any photos. I just finished a scarf that I will be using as an example in our guild's program on straight draw in June. It was really simple, and I'm quite pleased with it. I have a scarf on the table loom right now for the same program. I'll post photos of them both when the program is over.
Right now, I'm working on designing some kitchen towels for a wedding gift. I picked out the yarn for the towels several months ago, but only recently decided on a weave structure. I was inspired by the last Handwoven to use a mix of colors in woven lace. I'm using Donna Muller's book Handwoven Laces to help design the fabric. This is such a great book. It is clearly written and makes designing lace drafts so easy. I also love Muller's style of writing, which is simple and clever. She seems to enjoy using irony and plays-on-words when the opportunities arise, which is more often than one might think with this topic.
I'm very excited to note that I'm making an addition to my loom collection. I will be getting a new-to-me Louet Spring within the next couple of weeks. I've been drooling over the Spring for some time and had the opportunity to get one at a good price. The Louets are engineered so well, and I'm really looking forward to weaving on this one. I did notice a rather disturbing trend; I've bought a loom each year that I've been weaving. I think the engineer in me has gone a little crazy collecting tools. But this will be the last loom for a while.
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I'm not surprised you are excited about your new loom. I have had my Louet (it's a Delta) for nearly four years and am still thrilled every time I sit down to weave at it. I'm sure it will bring you bucketloads of weaving pleasure.
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