The computer is a worthwhile instrument for creating designs to weave. I like the flexibility and repeatability it gives me for drawloom designs. I’m also using the computer to develop the cartoon for my next pictorial tapestry. The computer work takes time—usually more time than I think it should.
When I sit at the loom, though, time slips away unnoticed. This is where I’d rather be.
I’m starting the second of four bath towels on my Glimåkra Standard. The loom, with its colored threads and cloth, is the first thing to greet you as you come in our front door. Welcome. Let’s put the computer away for a while and simply enjoy ourselves. There’s no better time than now.
May you make time for making.
Happy Planning and Weaving,
Karen
These are beautiful! The loom is also my happy place.
Good morning, Beth, I hope you get more than enough time in your happy place.
Thanks,
Karen
Your posts always inspire me. I’ve been weaving about a year. I hope to be as good as you someday.
Hi Tena, Thank you for your kind words. Welcome to the world of weaving. All it takes is to keep going, a step at a time. You’re almost there!
Happy weaving,
Karen
Love this! I have done one kitchen towel in a cottolin warp & weft, and it is wonderfully absorbent! Definitely planning to do more! What kind of loom is the one in these photos? It looks very tall, and I love the way the woven cloth wraps around the front beam with a board in front to protect it.
Hi Caroline, Yes, my cottolin towels are my favorite because of their absorbency.
This is a Glimåkra Standard loom, 120cm (47″), countermarche. The fabric protection board at the front is great for protecting the cloth on the breast beam. The fabric protection board also allows me to lean up against it, which takes strain off my back as I reach to throw the shuttle.
Thank you,
Karen
Good morning Karen,
My favorite colors sprung up when I opened your blog. How neat the edges are, rolled under the loom.
Yes! There is order in the world. ( spent last night in the basement sorting through memories wrapped in 1997 newsprint. 3 piles.. Keep, sell, gift to children. :).) Sweet, sweet organization courtesy of warped for good!!
Thank YOU.
Hi Nannette, It’s interesting how certain colors can draw us in. I’m glad that you are finding your way through this transition time. Thank you for your sweet encouragement.
All the best,
Karen
These towels are gorgeous. Are you really going to let people use them?
We always had display towels growing up that my mother gave strict instructions to look at, don’t touch! I think these would be perfect for that.
Hi Annie, Thank you! I understand the sentiment. It gives me joy when people use the towels and other articles I make. These bath towels (and hand towels) are specifically for Steve and me to use. My first attempt at bath towels a few years ago didn’t go so well. Let’s just say those “towels” became bath mats. So we are looking forward to some decent beautiful handwoven bath towels.
I will be happy if we can use these towels so much that we wear them out. That will mean I get to make some more. 🙂
Happy weaving,
Karen
Like you, I enjoy the slow, thoughtful process of working at the loom, as the stress and cares of the world are forgotten. These towels look calm and peaceful, and yet still a little exciting, with the little runs of twills and colour accents. Simply beautiful.
Hi Barbara, I agree with you. The loom gives us a chance to take a break from normal stress and cares as we put our attention on the rhythm of weaving.
My favorite thing about these towels is the little twill accents that run through them. Thank you for your sweet words.
Happy weaving,
Karen