Making progress

weaving on 8 shafts!

This loom was a Craig’s list find. It is about ten years old and is in good shape. I did a lot of cleanup, replaced the bungy cords on the beater, and turned a couple of parts the right way around! Just started my first project and am already convinced this loom is a joy

Cousin scarf series

the last two scarves in my cousin series (for girl cousins on Mark’s mom’s side of the family

Scarf Ring

A scarf ring is the perfect accessory for a hand woven scarf! This one from Bayou Bend Studio. This is one of the prettiest I have seen. I like wearing it so that the intricate center shows!

Handwoven Textiles deserve handmade buttons

These lovely buttons are from Bayou Bend Studio. They complement these shawls nicely!

More scarves from the ‘cousin series’

The ‘cousin series’

A recent family reunion inspired me to start a series of scarves for Mark’s female cousins. Here are scarves 1 and 2. 3 and 4 are on the looms!

A scarf for Linda

I’ve been waiting to post this until Mark’s cousin, Linda, received the scarf. This is the second in my ‘cousin series’ inspired by a recent family reunion. This was woven on a rigid heddle loom, 8 dent reed, pickup stick lace pattern.