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28th December 14, 11:52 AM
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2014 - An Eventful Year for Me
It is strange how one event creates a path to another. 2014 was certainly eventful and full of new paths.
After reading some posts about garter ties and Inkle looms, I decided to make an Inkle loom and try it out.
It worked out well.
But, I needed good weaving yarn and could only find one local source. So I made an appointment with a local weaving studio to browse through and buy some yarn. I showed up wearing the Arctic tartan kilt I made at Kilt Kamp. Pamela, the owner of the studio, loved the kilt and enjoyed hearing about Kilt Kamp. She asked me if I would make a presentation on kilt making to the Anchorage Weavers and Spinner Guild.
Unfortunately, I don't have a photo from my presentation. But, it was a lot of fun. About 80 people showed up, and they kept me there with questions for about 45 minutes after the presentation concluded.
Well, during all this I decided to take one of Pamela's classes on basic weaving. To my amazement she let me try my hand at a sample of tartan in 2/2 twill. Here is the sample I wove - Menzies black and red.
The selvedge isn't the prettiest in the world, but I think it turned out well for my first attempt. And I learned so much about weaving and about tartan. And I found out that I really enjoy weaving.
While taking the class I ran across this loom (which I bought at a rediculously low price):
It is an AVL folding dobby loom with 16 shafts. It has a mechanical dobby, which is a fascinating device. It was manufactured in 1984 and a few of the parts needed replacing. But it is up and running and it appears I have a new hobby.
So in 2014 I managed to study under two master kilt makers and a master weaver. I can't help but wonder where 2015 will lead.
"Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy." - Albert Einstein
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28th December 14, 12:10 PM
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Wow; what adventures you've had, and some absolutely beautiful product! Congratulations on your new avocation!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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28th December 14, 12:27 PM
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Like all weaving, your journey began with the simplest of looms. Well done and enjoy your journey into such a beautiful craft. The inkle looms was a great way to start your journey and now look, a full blown dobby loom. May you have many creative years ahead of you.
"Greater understanding properly leads to an increasing sense of responsibility, and not to arrogance."
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28th December 14, 12:47 PM
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28th December 14, 02:20 PM
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 Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC
Now we need to get you cranking on a CSM (Circular Sock Machine
Steve, I am fascinated with your sock machine. But learning to use this loom will keep me busy for a while.
"Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy." - Albert Einstein
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28th December 14, 05:07 PM
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2014 has been an amazing year for you. May your creative adventures continue in to 2015.
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