Fiber Monday - Structo Looms

First off, I have finished the sampling process for the fabric I plan on weaving. I would show you the finished sample, but in a photograph, it's going to look very similar to what I had already made. It's how it feels that's the difference, and that isn't something that comes through a photograph. Once I get the actual fabric started, I'll show a picture of that. In theory the sampling is the most time consuming part. Weaving the yardage should be fairly straightforward. 

What I really want to show you are these little Structo Looms.



Aren't they adorable? They were given to me as a gift because I teach young people fiber stuff. It is the perfect way to introduce students to four shaft weaving. The one that is warped is threaded in a very odd way. I may rethread it to a 2/2 twill structure which would be more useful. 

Of course this also means I need to find a place in the studio for them to live. With just three years of homeschooling left, I have been slowly giving away various homeschooling supplies and putting fiber related supplies in their place. Today I started going through several more piles in order to create a space for the looms. 

If you're curious about fiber-y stuff... weaving, spinning, fiber prep, fleece washing, knitting... I am holding once a month Fiber Workshops here. It will be time to learn something new, get help with a current project, and meet other fiber loving people. They will be 2-1/2 hours from 2:00 to 4:30. It is for adults or young people with a parent. Cost is $20/family. Come to as many as you can, but just RSVP first so I know who is coming. The dates are:
  • June 30
  • July 28
  • August 25
  • September 29
  • October 27
  • January 27, 05
  • February 23
  • March 30
  • April 27
Please send me a message if you have any questions.

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