Webster defines a loom as “a frame or machine for interweaving yarn or threads into a fabric, the operation being performed by laying lengthwise a series called the warp and weaving in across this other threads called the weft, woof, or filling.” Another definition, which is more to the point: “A loom is the framework [...]
Today, most of our textile needs are supplied by commercially woven cloth. A large and complex cloth making industry uses automated machines to produce these textiles. Then you have us, a handful of artisans making cloth on hand looms, in home studios or small weaving businesses, who weave to be weaving, making wonderful pieces of [...]
Here are the next wave of Gypsy Scarfs, they turned out really pretty, I love using different types of yarn and watching the colors build into the complete scarf. My mom and niece will be the new owners of these woven jewels. Enjoy! I have started the warp on my next piece hopefully within two [...]
One of the things I love about creativity is the diversity of its expression. Sharen and I both have been lucky, we have been creative people all our lives and it has taken so many forms. From painting to sewing, we have imagined and then created some really neat things. Not long ago, I was [...]