Tag Archives: ashford traditional

Towels are just about done

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

They are hemmed with my little labels. I want to wash them one more time and then they are done! Not saying right now what I am doing with them. I am beginning the next project of linen napkins. I … Continue reading →

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The Louet returns to me this weekend

Posted on July 16, 2010 by

I will be picking up the Louet from my sister this weekend. I am excited about spinning again on that wheel. I have enjoyed the Ashford tremendously but look forward to really exploring the differences and strengths of these wheels. … Continue reading →

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More spinning than weaving

Posted on April 29, 2010 by

I have finished spinning the mohair blend and will begin to ply. I am so pleased with the Ashford! It is fast and smooth. A little adjustment with the one treadle but not much. I treadle with both feet. Weaving … Continue reading →

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Beginning to sley the reed

Posted on April 10, 2010 by

And that seems to be going well. In fact, I don’t think there is anything different with this step! so it should go fairly quickly once I get going which won’t be for a day or two. Tie up is … Continue reading →

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Threading the heddles!

Posted on April 3, 2010 by

I beamed the warp (took off the raddle a little too soon), counted and sorted the heddles, and have begun to thread them. I had to figure out how to raise the shafts so I could thread the heddles without … Continue reading →

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