Winter Weaving

I've been doing some new weaving since Christmas is over, I have a nice bunch of dark brown corduroy cut and ready to weave. I 've started with one, it turned out to be about 55 inches long and that is , one third of the supply.
Everyone got an nice rug for Christmas in my family. I made sure that they got the "color" that they wanted, or at least something that they tend to sway toward.
My youngest brother is a big John Deere collector so his was green and yellow, just like the tractors.
My other brother is a denim fan, his was mixed denim on navy and creme warp.
My sister, a Harley rider, scored a black and orange.
My daughter, recieved a creme colored rug to match the decor in her living room at home.
It was fun to make them and be able to have everyone get something useful and handmade.
I will keep on weaving all winter to get my inventory back up to the range needed for the Farmers Market, that begins in May 2010.
Happy New Year to all !
A Weavin' We Go!

Update

I'm working on the last of my orders taken in October and will soon finish with them, I hope to have them delivered before the 1st of December.

I am always looking for fabrics to start working into rugs for the next season's market. Im planning to make some white rugs from white robes and white bedspreads they are always a soft pretty rug.

With Thanksgiving fast approaching I will have to take time to dust and clean.

There is always plenty of dust involved with the weaving and preparation for weaving since I start from the very begining of cutting, sewing, and weaving. It's the full cycle of " re-cycling".

 

Closing of the seasonal Market:

This season of Market made for a great summer. The weather for the most part cooperated. We only missed two market days, and will miss the last Tuesday 10/27/09. We intend to help with the harvest. There are acres and acres of soybeans and field corn to combine before the snow.
My last day of seasonal Market this year will be October 31, 2009. I intend to do one market day before the holidays since we will have the opportunity to do so. We are greatful for the invitation to do a day of Market on a Saturday, before the Holiday season. (Date to be determined). I will be at the Freight House Market on the Davenport River Front on Saturday October 31, 2009 from 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
I still have a generous supply of inventory to choose from and as usual can accomodate you by taking special orders. My schedule will be open for any orders you have for the next season as well. Come and take a look at my rugs, place mats, anywhere mats, pantbags and pocket pouches, all from the recyceled and repurposed fabrics. I will have my eyes on the trends and color selections for the new season.
I am anxious to fashion a floor rug for your home , vacation home, or as a gift to a person of your aquiantance. Remember, they make great gifts and all are unique!

Only 3 more Saturdays at the Freight House outdoor Farmers Market

" Only three more Saturdays left in the seasonal market at the Freight House outdoor market." If you have any orders that need to be picked up this will be very convienent before the end of the season. Just show up before 12:30 p.m. Saturdays.
I am excited to have my order of warp in, now I can get busy for the next market season..
On Saturday the 10 th of October we had SNOW! It was a cold and blustery day. Most shoppers were out early and they were done shopping before the snow set in for the day. At least it didnt stick around for long, it all melted before the end of the afternoon. It was just a big surprise to have snow so early.
With the cold weather setting in I will surely get a bunch of weaving done . Believe me it is a long slow process, but I am sure to get a new inventory established for the following season.
Have a Happy Holloween!
Hope to see everyone at the MARKET!

Saturday Market 9/19/09

 Market weather was spectacular. Not a cloud in the sky however there were kites! Davenport Parks and Recreation and the YMCA had a "Family Fun and kite flying" event. Some of the kites were huge and very unique. It was fun to see!

It was a good day at the market. The corn is slowing coming to an end and the pumpkins are almost at full yeild.

The Rug business is great. Betty and I have a few orders to fill before the end of the market season and then it will be a winter to work on making new and even more throw rugs for the enjoyment of the public.

My mother Betty's birthday was the 17 th so we celebrated with a piece of birthday cake that my husband Mike brought to the market for us to enjoy.  Amy, my daughter, came from Des Moines to visit and so she came to the market to visit. 

I'm going to get busy and cut pockets off of jeans again. My supply has dwindled to almost nothing. Dora, dogs, and cats seem to be the popular characters this month for pocket pouches.

Tuesday Market Helpers

Grandson, Nolan helps with the set-up.

Grandaughter, Lana helps with the set-up at Market.

New pictures of Market items

woven shoulder bag

decorated pocket pouches

woven shoulder bag with fringe

End of summer update...

Thank goodness that the weather is finally co-operating with us , after all the rain , the market is going great. I have a bunch of orders for new rugs, the only thing is that I've been waiting for an order of warp that I really need to complete about 5 rugs for one customer.

Last week was the REC annual meeting and craft show. It went very well, the weather was great and everyone had an good time. The food that they provided was very good, we are grateful for that, since we all get into our booths by 7:30 am and are not done until around 3pm.

Burgundy seems to be the IN color these days will fall approaching. People are buying burgundy left and right and all that I have left is a small rug for in front of your recliner or for a small kitchen to possibly put in front of your sink. 

Another popular item is my pocket purses/pouches. I have been selling out of my pocket purses/pouches weekly and make about 20 for each market. Tuesdays are usually a slow day but when Saturday comes around the display disappears in a hurry. That's a good thing! I will be busy cutting pockets off of the jeans for some time to build up my inventory.

Our dairy farmer neighbor at the market has graciously donated a bunch of his denim jeans to me for use. The denim will be recycled in a hurry since I need pockets and also need to replenish my stock of denim rugs. I am excited to get them cut and sewn so that I can begin weaving denim rugs. The newest addition to my inventory are woven bags. The denim purse/bag is lined and has a shoulder handle, and velcro closure. Its nice to see that they are a popular item for those who make big vegetable purchases at the farmers markets. They are very versatile and can be used for many purposes!

Thats the latest here- hope to see you this Saturday at the market.  

A weavin' we go!

Carol

Fourth of July

The market is ON for the Fourth of July, it should be a great day. The weather will be cooler and sun shining. There will be a big celebration on the river front including concerts, ballgames, and red,white,and boom will be going on. It will be a super weekend of fun for all. Come on over to the Davenport, Iowa river front to visit, shop, and have an all around good time! Also, the new market contest is going on- log onto www.localharvest.org to vote for our market. Hope to see you there!

"My Grandma had rugs like these!" I've heard those words many times as people look through my inventory of rugs. They are a useful accent that will enhance early American to contemporary settings.

The uses are endless: car mats, doggy dish mats, kitty mats, kindergarden nap mats, centerpiece mats, under the baby's car seat use your imagination, and have fun! All weavings are made on Newcomb floor looms with double warp, and bound ends. Fringed ends made upon special order.

If you are looking for a unique house warming, wedding , Mother's day, Father's day, or any other special occasion gift consider my one-of-a- kind rugs, table runners, and place mats.

Go Green! Rag rugs are a great way to Go Green! I recycle clean used fabrics and new washed fabrics to make beautiful, washable, rugs, place mats, and tablerunners for your home.

Some of my work...

At the market with some of my rugs.

Rag rugs. Made from denim.

My grandson enjoying the soft piece of material that will be cut into strips, put on a shuttle, and woven into a soft cream colored rug.

My mother Betty-who taught me how to weave- demonstrating on her Newcomb Loom at the Mississippi Valley Fair.

A rug woven from flannel shirts:

Welcome to A Weavin' We Go! I am excited to be a blogger! I weave rugs made from used denim, and other fabrics. I weave on a Newcomb Loom. I have been weaving handmade rugs for many years and I have a booth at the Downtown Davenport Riverfront Farmer's Market located at the Freight House parking lot in Davenport, Iowa. I have started this blog to advertise my beautiful work and invite you to come out to the markets to purchase my rugs! My schedule at the market is as follows: Tuesdays 3p-6p and Saturdays 8a-1p from the months of May thru October. If you cannot make it to a market time/day I do take orders via email at loomincab@mchsi.com. Also, if you would like specific lengths and/or specific colors for your rugs I am willing to take special orders. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. My rugs make great gifts for all occasions as well as a great addition to your home. I also weave other household accessories such as table runners and table place mats.

The picture above is my daughter's Boxer enjoying one of my "shaggy rug" creations.