This didn't start well! My band weaving journey began with an elbow injury which lead to tennis elbow which led to a shoulder thing, and well, I was a mess. I needed to give my body a break, but *not making* would only work if elephant tranquilizer darts were involved. There are only so many… Continue reading Band Weaving Diary- Looking back and moving forward
Category: Band Weaving
Stoorstalka Kit 3 – Pattern Picking
Stoorstalka Kit 3 Of all of the kits, I'm having the most fun with this one. It feels similar to tapestry weaving which I love. I also like the option of creating a pattern as I weave. I'm repeating the hearts in between what I call the ribbon and the stripes. I need to spend… Continue reading Stoorstalka Kit 3 – Pattern Picking
Stoorstalka Sigga 8 kit (part two)
I've finally fallen into the rhythm of this heddle. The opening of the sheds is pretty much on automatic, unless someone talks to me or the dog starts bringing me his toys. The width is still all over the place. I'm guessing right about the time I finish the warp, I'll have things figured out… Continue reading Stoorstalka Sigga 8 kit (part two)
Stoorstalka Sigga 8 Kit
Sigga 8 Kit What's included?The Sigga 8 kit comes with a Sigga 8 heddle prethreaded with a wool warp, a red & white braided tie for attaching the warp to a fixed spot, a long cotton band for tying around your waist to create the second attachment point for your warp, a plastic clip used… Continue reading Stoorstalka Sigga 8 Kit
Band Weaving Diary – The First Band (Part one)
BAND #1 Lots of learning happened in this band! THE SPECS: 62 threads of 5/2 perle cotton woven on a Schacht inkle loom. Warp Length: 60" Woven Length before drying: 43". Width: 1.3" Waste" 7" It's drying now, so we'll see what the final length/width is. It's really easy to see the gloops on the… Continue reading Band Weaving Diary – The First Band (Part one)
Spindles In the Wild 