Tag Archives: Raddles

Towel warp is ready

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

Yesterday and today I prepared the warp for the unmercerized cotton towels. I am using a kit from Lunatic Fringe. The bouts are laid out in the loom but haven’t been separated into the different raddles.

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Warp is beamed – whew

Posted on April 12, 2008 by

I always forget how intense it is to beam the warp, watching over all of the ends and making sure none tangle or twist awfully. It actually took me a bit to sort out in the raddles. At least in … Continue reading →

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Sewing machine home and another thought or two

Posted on February 22, 2008 by

I got it back today. I know it received tender loving care. I didn’t meet the sewing machine repair guy but he’s been doing this for awhile. He can do about 12 machines or so in one day, if they … Continue reading →

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Ah, what a snowy day brings

Posted on January 14, 2008 by

What it brings is a solid chunk of time to getting the facecloths going! Before I even brought the yarn over to the loom, I counted out the heddles. And realized I needed a few extra on both shaft 2 … Continue reading →

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New scarves begun

Posted on October 8, 2007 by

Very busy today! I prepared the warp (5/2 black pearl cotton) and have beamed it. I used a new tip from Leigh by placing two lengths of wood across the loom so that the apron rod rested on it. I … Continue reading →

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