Tag Archives: Norwood loom

Loom maintenance

I spent the morning doing some loom maintenance. I replace all the cords which attach the rods to the front and back beams. I am thinking it will help with the tension and the cords were just plain old. Some … Continue reading

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Good morning of weaving

By morning, about an hour’s worth of weaving. But smooth and happy weaving. Yes, I had to deal with a broken end but that’s old for me now. What’s getting smoother on the Norwood is the releasing of tension to … Continue reading

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Actual weaving has commenced!

This has felt like a long journey. I bought the Norwood on February 21 and just about a month later I began to warp and dress the loom. There have been some bumps, but nothing at all serious, and I … Continue reading

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The warp is on – slow going

I am still sorting out the ends into the raddle. I did attach two metal tie on rods and I am pleased – this part seems familiar. What doesn’t seem familiar is the fact that the warp will be beamed … Continue reading

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Ready to dress the loom!

It has taken me a few hours of both of these weekend days to finish the warp. This project is 34 inches wide! The widest I have ever woven! So it is done. Then looking at the next steps, I … Continue reading

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