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Across the Fence:  Can Anyone Tell Me How to Use My new Loom?  |
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SuzanneH
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Suzanne
St Francisville
Louisiana
USA
107 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 06 2012 : 7:21:24 PM
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My Sweet Loving Husband bought a beautiful Loom for me two and a half years ago. I have been wanting one forever. It is sooo wonderful but because we have been in a lease house in the process of building our Dream Home for the past 3 years it is still in storage unused.
Well our home is almost finished ( this month infact--August) and the Loom will be going into my beautiful new studio with lots of natural light. However, I don't know to use the loom and I don't know anyone here in St. Franciville, LA who does either. Is there a Farmgirl Sister out there who could help me in some way?
Suzanne
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2012 : 8:22:40 PM
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Hi Suzanne, I'm in Louisiana, but I have no idea on how to use a loom. Sure wish I did! Good luck.
Marly
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 06:13:10 AM
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If it is a floor style weaving loom, you MIGHT be able to watch a youtube video. But, there is nothing easy about warping a loom. Good luck tho.
Once you learn it, you can really make some beautiful pieces with it.
Teri
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White Sheep Farm
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 07:23:52 AM
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Hmmm floor style I have no clue-I can do round knitting looms & just learning to use a sock loom,and knitting boards,or a backstrap loom but that's it.
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crittergranny
True Blue Farmgirl
1096 Posts
Laura
Lindrith
NM
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 07:53:54 AM
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Maybe you could go online and find someone who does lessons in your area or maybe a local community college or a high school art teacher might know someone.
Laura
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SuzanneH
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Suzanne
St Francisville
Louisiana
USA
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Kammi
True Blue Farmgirl
105 Posts
Kim
Phoenix
Az
USA
105 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 10:06:58 AM
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I know you are in Louisiana; however I took classes at a shop called The Fiber Factory in Mesa, AZ. Maybe they can give you some instructions?? I had a wonderful time in the classes and they are very knowledgable. Here is their web site. http://fiberfactory.com/
Best always.
Kim
Farmgirl #4256
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rphelps4
True Blue Farmgirl
620 Posts
roxanna
westport
indiana
USA
620 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 2:41:30 PM
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| Suzanne, it is not hard it just takes a long time and everything has to be done in order, how many harnesses to you have, is it a sectional warp loom? |
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SuzanneH
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Suzanne
St Francisville
Louisiana
USA
107 Posts |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2012 : 10:58:27 AM
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HI Suzanna -
Try the website for the Woolery. They sell Schact looms, spinning wheels, etc.
Good luck!
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2012 : 07:05:27 AM
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Suzanne - I am a weaver, and I do have a floor loom. I'm in NW Louisiana, and if you really need some help, I may be able to head down to St. Francisville and help you. In the mean time, see if you can find a copy of Deborah Chandler's Learn To Weave. It's a fairly straightforward book that will teach you how to warp your loom and use it. I will say that measuring your warp and doing the calculations you need to do in order to determine how long the warp needs to be and how many warp threads you will need can get tricky. The other thing I can recommend if you're a traveling girl is to contact Regina at Rosepath Weaving and see if you can set up a time with her to sit down and have her explain the basics. She is out of Tyler, Texas and may be able to help (it's where I get all my weaving supplies). There's a lot to tell you about this, so if you would rather talk on the phone, email me with your number and the best time to call you, and I'll see what I can do to help. I AM SO GLAD you are learning to weave! I can also recommend some other books and the Handwoven magazine, if you really get into this. I'll look forward to hearing from you!!!
from the hearts of paradise...
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2012 : 12:16:53 PM
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Brenda - the same offer goes to you. I have a 4-shaft LeClerc as well, and they are easier to use than you think. Weaving is time consuming, but once you get the hang of it, it's simple. Let me know what I can do to help!
from the hearts of paradise...
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http://thefarmwife.com
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