Pasamo... with passion
Last year was a successful one – at least in terms of weaving. I may gradually be able to report here. I have made some progress in the area of weaving on vertical looms. Previous attempts were different – usually time-consuming and not very engaging. I already have two weft samples from a tapestry with a linen warp and two mixed cloths, so it came…
I bought my dream Glimakra Standard in July from the well-known and popular Mr. Antik 🙂 An interesting and useful bonus is a lamp designed by the previous owner – I only had to replace the plug because it didn't fit the socket. The warp was installed at the workshop. On the one hand, it's good, but it's also a bit of a hassle. (“It's a gift… and a curse.”)…
In keeping with the medieval tradition, I would like to make a fabric “that is useless” someday. I certainly know how to make fabrics that are good for nothing ;P While still in Biskupin at the Festival, I finished a long-hanging warp. The result was a piece of questionable quality fabric measuring 130 x 43 cm. There is a selvedge at one end…
The selvedge from the previous post became the upper edge selvedge for the apron made on a vertical loom. I wove an additional thread through it, which is the warp. As it was being made, it looked like this: The loom has its permanent place by the chimney, although it often leaves it to go on a journey with me (in time and space). It is already equipped with all…