Any handweaver who finds willing and able help is indeed fortunate. If you find an apprentice you love to have at your side, that’s even better. I consider myself especially blessed to have such an apprentice—a young lady who frequents my weaving studio and shares my delight in the wonder of turning threads into cloth.
![Young apprentice. First time at the loom.](https://warpedforgood.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rug-2-1-1024x576.jpg)
![Cotton and linen tubes of thread sorted and arranged by color.](https://warpedforgood.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_7934-1024x576.jpg)
Juliana assisted on this spaced rep rag rug project from start to finish. She helped me beam the warp and thread the heddles. I wove four of the rugs, and she wove one complete rug herself. It is only fitting for her to help with the cutting off! And, oh, what a joy it is to see freshly woven rugs roll off the cloth beam!
Finishing the rugs is still ahead. When we have them hemmed, I will bring you an update with pictures of our completed treasures.
![Five rag rugs rolled up, ready for finishing.](https://warpedforgood.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/rug-55-1024x576.jpg)
Enjoy the slideshow video below that shows our process. And enjoy our cutting off celebration as shown in the following detail shots. (Photo credit: Christie Lacy)
May you keep your youthful delight.
Thankful,
Karen