Class: INTRODUCTION TO BEAD LENO Instructor: Patricia Morton Skill level: Advanced Beginner Bead Leno is a loom-controlled fabric with regular holes. It’s an open, lacy fabric, with twists in the warp. It weaves quickly, doesn’t use much yarn, and makes…
The Magic Happens class offers a sleight of hand – the weaving of a scarf with differential shrinkage using alpaca/wool and bamboo. The method is known as Cram and Space. The result – a scarf with enchantingly framed felted squares…
I have learned of a woman in Danvers who has a floor loom that was owned by the legendary MM Atwater. She bought it when she lived out in Utah. It hasn’t been used in years, and is reportedly in…
Our very own Leah Reed is conducting a workshop on the techniques of fiber preparation for spinners on Saturday, October 9th, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, at A Loom with a View. Leah will discuss how to make the transition from…
Yes, the holiday season looms(!) As we look forward to (or dread) that time of year, a little planning never hurts. At the last meeting, those present voted to have the combined November/ December guild meeting on Thursday, December 9th. Please…
~ October 28th 2010 meeting~ SUSTAINABILITY NIGHT ~ 7pm – 9pm Just a reminder about the weave-along due at the October meeting. The idea is to weave a lap napkin/placemat/utensil-holder. This will allow us to be able to bring our own utensils &…
As many of you already know, our very own Lady Nobo, Margaret B. Russell, is the author of a column in the subject magazine entitled “Rare Thoughts.” With the aid of Betsy Martin, I have been able to compile a…