The new loom!
Tracy Bromwich
Order is restored!
The new loom is finally up and running! Formerly a pile of wood in a graduate student's bedroom, Wilma has been lovingly reassembled and is dressed with her first wrap! It's been quite a job getting her to this point and it's so rewarding to finally get a chance to weave. It's my first experience with a countermarche. It's very different from my trusty old Mac. I think I love them both for different reasons. Wilma is spacious and airy - she inspires a lofty feeling sitting on the bench. Freddy is no-nonsense - totally practical and grounded. They make a great pair! It's not likely to increase my productivity but having a second loom will allow me to work more efficiently. I'm often falling in love with a specific weft and then waiting ages to get enough to finish a project. No more worries about waiting on yarn! So you can appreciate the journey - here are some progress pics...
The pile of wood.
The kids are convinced I'm setting up a new play structure.
The only thing I had to add - a sectional beam. This picture was taken after hamming in all 240 metal pegs!
Ah, the string heddles! They slow me down but they sure are pretty!
Nora demonstrates my excitement.