I found another little loom and just had to buy it. It's actually a Darice beading loom that I got at my local Ben Franklin craft store. I added a front and back tie up bar (wooden dowels tied on with cotton string) and it works just fine. I'm using a small heddle for the wind chimes that I'm weaving. I also made a 10 inch long heddle that should fit this loom just right. I made the heddle for a WAL challenge I joined with the backstrap weavers group on Ravelry. I've tried the backstrap loom and it is interesting. Not sure if I like being tied to my work, though!
That is adorable! I have to admit, I have been so focused on spinning and getting ready for the Michigan Fiber Festival that my weaving has taken a back burner. I will be taking a basket weaving class next week though. I'm excited to learn a new technique. As always, you inspire me to keep experimenting with my weaving.
ReplyDeleteGreat new loom Kathi! Weaving is actually something on my learn-to-do list!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute loom! I've been trying to get back into weaving but at the moment spinning and dying have taken over my house.
ReplyDeleteI love your handmade heddle and your weaving is looking good, I hope you will show us pictures of your wind chime when it's finished.
ReplyDeleteYou are full of interesting ideas.
ReplyDeleteTied to my work = funny. :-)
Would you mind posting a closer-up picture of the weaving? I'm really interested in weaving, but I had such messy selvedges I gave it up after a few weeks.
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