The Loom is in the House!

Oh, the thrill.

I found this gem in a thrift shop a couple years ago.

She was marked reasonably and everything in the store 

happened to be 1/2 off that day.

So I thought for about a minute - really maybe a whole minute.

I was driving the pickup that day for whatever reason.

It was fate:)

She has sat in the shop for a couple years, and

every so often, I would take the shop-vac to her.

 She was dirty and tangled when I brought her in.

I took the vacuum to her as well as a lot of 'Old English.'

I cut strings that were binding.

What is on her now is a rag rug that was started at some point in her life.

I just left it on there so I can take mental notes as I remove it all.

I have met one or two nice folks who have offered to help me learn

how to get her set up for weaving.

I have been asked what kind of loom she is and other questions about her

that I have no idea how to answer.

After cleaning her thoroughly,

I can still find no makers name plate or stamp anywhere.

If someone can tell me what I have,

please leave me a comment.

As long as she works properly, it really doesn't matter to me,

but it would sure be nice to know.

There is now a whole slough of words and verbiage I need to learn.

petals, rutter, appendix etc. haha

I do know I will need different shuttles that what came with her so

again any suggestions as to which ones are preferred would be welcome.

Any words of advise will be greatly appreciated.

I am anxious to see what kind of tangled mess I can weave now.

Of course now, all kinds of projects come to mind that I can make 

in all that spare time I have.

I needed another hobby like I need a hole in my head.

But I suppose, when we quit learning, we quit living - right?

Until next time,

Nimble Fingers and Even Stitches

Need a Good Laugh?

I won't even make you guess...

It's yarn, yes, yarn - 2 ply even:)

What do you think I should make with it - heeheehee?

I mentioned before, I was learning to spin.

I might be one of those sslllooow learners,

but at least I have produced something.

I think it rather looks like fishing net.

It kinda took a long time to get through

as I am really a quilter.

I am not a spinner in real life - just in my dreams.

Today there was a "Spin-in."

It was a wonderful chilly grey day for being inside

with a bunch of fun gals and lots of fiber.

Gals began slipping their shoes off & I noticed something interesting.

Nearly all of us had wool socks on.

Yep, those are vampire teeth on the back of those socks:)

Marie wore black??? Don't know about that gal.

In case you can't tell from the photo on the left, here is a close up of her pants. 

Renee was using her drop spindle (left.)

That yarn was absolutely beautiful.

I was, am, and I'm sure will continue to be amazed 

at the talent that was gathered in this room.

This is a new group event.

The first Saturday of the month from here on out.

I knew a couple of the gals,

but for the most part met new creative people.

I have to say the generosity of these gals was phenomenal.

If you want to learn, they'll get you going. 

Fair warning: 

Like most worthy hobbies, it's addicting!

I don't knit or crochet so don't know what I will do

with 'real' yarn assuming I am ever able to produce any.

For now, I am just enjoying the learning and the laughter.

I hope you have a day filled with as much enjoyment.

Until next time,

Nimble Fingers and Even Stitches