cutting and sewing

I have cut and sewn a bunch of denim to make denim rugs with. It seems I have gotten behind on the weaving since all I did on the weekend is cut and sew strips of denim. With all the prep work done now I will start to weave so the loom can be full of rugs. All of my shuttles are full now so the work will be faster. It shouldnt take to long to get a few rugs made this week.
Weaving on!

It's still winter

I sure will be glad when the warm weather gets here. Snow and ice no more. I've finished 3 rugs , at least gotten them woven.. I will now need to finish them by cutting them off the loom and hemming them. That wont take long. I am always excited to see the finished product. I sometimes forget what is wrapped up on the roll of the loom.

I've got denim, corduroy, and some mixed fabric rugs made, they will be displayed for sale at the Freight House Farmers Market in May. That is when the outdoor market begins, in Davenport Iowa. I can hardly wait.

My little helpers are also excited to begin going to market and helping me. Nolan and Lana (my twin grandbabies, now 2 1/2 are true market babies). Nearly every day they ask about market. . They help everyday for the market sale.

Days when we have to go across the river to get Benjamin from school we look across at the market lot and building to make sure it is still there. As a two yr. old they think everyday should be market day.

Back to work for me . I've cut and sewn denim for about two weeks, my supply of denim rugs will soon be back to standard. I like to have at least 100 rugs before the first of May. Lets hope that can be accomplished. Who knows , with this weather I am sure to have more than that the first day.

WEAVE ON!

January 2010 weaving

I've just finished a beautiful soft rug from a large piece of fabric that I purchased a few weeks ago. It is almost tan but could be considered more on the burgundy side. I wove it on beige and burgundy warp.

This week I plan to re-warp my "Osborne" loom, I call it that because I purchased it from a family that lives in Osborne Il. Anyway it is going to be re-warped with natural warp. I have lots of fabric cut and sewn that will look good on a solid warp.

My goal is to weave like a mad woman before the beginning of the market. Which begins the first week of May 2010. I cannot wait for that hot weather to arrive.

I also have to be busy with the granchildren during the weekdays because school has started and they are "in charge of me" during the time mom is at work. (she works for the public schools).

Monday the fun begins!

At least I have a start on the weaving , there are at least 3 rugs on my "Moline" loom, (again, purchased from a couple in Moline, Il.) also 5 or so denim rugs on my first loom. I just want to get a couple more made before I cut them off of the loom. I usually make one to "turn Under" so that I don't waste the warp by having to re-tie the warp onto the apron.

It is a long prosess no matter what the goal. But it is something that I wouldnt stop doing for anything.