Wednesday, August 16, 2006I did it! Finally figured out how to warp and tie-up the 'new' floor loom and actually wove some sample things on it! From top to bottom they are: Yarn (LB Jiffy, I think), cut up wool blanket, LB sock yarn, and a cut-up old flannel pillow case. This is a rug loom so that's why all the 'rag'. I have balls of the cut up wool blanket to use for a real sized rug, but I want to play a bit to figure out how the thing works before i started on my "good " rags. I'm going to start measuring warp tomorrow. Today I went to a meeting with some local gals who've formed a little craft 'club'. Two were beading, one quilting, I took my knitting, not knowing what to expect on my first visit, and the other gal had one of my square looms. That was neat.  So I guess I'll just goof off for the rest of the evening. Hope you get some time off, too! 
posted @ 07:50 PM PST [link] Sunday, August 13, 2006Garden Party I've gotten complaints that I haven't been keeping my blog up. Well, it's true, but I've been living such a mad social whirl lately that I just haven't had time. The picture is an example of my fashion skills.  (I heard that!) But anyway, we had a Red Hat Garden Party at the Alpen Cellars winery so I invented this one for the event. I thought the bow was a nice touch and very cleverly hides my other two chins!  I drank lemonade. Not because I'm such a tea-total-er, but I just never developed a taste for wines, tho the Groves have won ribbons and medals for it so it must be good. All I know is the the view from the winery is fantastic! We do live in some beautiful country here in Trinity.Well, I'm off again tomorrow, heading up to Oregon. Taking Randy's truck this time with a load of stuff that I gave away on Free-cycle. Wish me luck driving an old ford pick-up! posted @ 08:27 PM PST [link] |
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