making something useful
November 7, 2012
I finally finished weaving the warp I put on a table loom for Fibrations in August
11 year old grand daughter, Carrie, did a wonderful job of demonstrating
it had to be bright, easy and fun
the plan was to use it for dish cloths when finished – mistakes are forgiven
changing colours on the log cabin warp was the fun part
my original sample, the weft pattern and colours are a repeat of the warp
the beat on the demo fabric is very light – I’ve lined it and made it into a bag (on the left) for Carrie, just need to get a zipper.
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I was wondering if you could tell me a little about table looms. Are they quite easy to work with? Name brands? Where you would find one in either Alberta or BC?
I remembered seeing the picture of your grandaughter demonstrating it, and just had to go back and take another look at it as it looked so interesting. I was thinking it may be an interest my 8 year old daughter and I could learn together.
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Deb – that loom is from LeClerc in Quebec. they have a website or you can look at Camilla Valley Farms in Ontario. There are as many different table looms as any other product – some good and some not so good. Check “Craig’s List” or local buy and sell ads. It is probably better to learn the basics yourself before involving an 8 year old. Weaving is easy, it is setting up and warping the loom that takes time and technique. Check and see if you have a local weaver’s guild, they may offer classes. Good luck.
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Thanks for all the information. I’ll have to see if there is a weaver’s guild here (then convince my children that they don’t need Mommy 24/7).
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Deb – let me know how you do.
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For once I will not share with Carrie that she is on your blog, just in case that bag happens to be a Christmas present.
Carrie really enjoys the variety of crafts that she does at your house – weaving, sewing, stamping, and making special books.
Thank you for sharing these skills with her.
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Kathy – as soon as I get the zipper in it Carrie can have the bag. Any ideas for Christmas??
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every new weaver is an occasion to celebrate. that one looks pleased to be doing it and i won’t mention grammy.
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Neki – she likes to make things, that is all that matters – grin!
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just how many lovely dish towels do you have jean? they must be cascading out of all your cupboards!
the earthquake thing is a little spooky, but my bigger concern is the effect on the ocean- tsunamis.
i think they still teach all children how to weave in finland. i’m itching for a countertop loom right now, as my baby wolf is back home in georgia. perhaps i can make a backstrap loom to tide me over in the meanwhile.
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Anastasia – these are just dish cloths, I don’t have/want a dishwasher. I sell the tea towels and give them as gifts. Your chances of a tsunami are fairly slim (famous last words!!) I’m not a fan of table looms but of course, teach on them. Starting a new class on the 15th.
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I think it is wonderful that your grandaughter shares her interest in weaving with you.
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beautiful colors, and it’s great that younger generations are learning this skill!
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Blandina – the world is changing so fast I want the kids to know that people actually make things with their own hands
Ali – they all make things when they come to my house
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just LOOK at that happy weaver!
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as you know, Velma, you have to get them when they’re young.
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