Mr L insisted, despite his sore back, on putting the loom together last night. We began with the stand, believing it would be by far the simpler task. Flushed with success, we moved on to the loom itself.
I should be honest – it was not 100% plain sailing and we did have some disassembling to do, but it was ultimately O.K. Here is the proof!
She needs a name! The wheel is called Constance. I thought perhaps another ‘virtuous’ name for the loom? But which – Faith? Hope? Charity? or something other? you decide. Suggestions below, please.
I imagine that it will be some while before this loom sees any use; I need to learn how to warp it and I need a warping frame or mill. I suspect I’ll be needing a few other items too. But I do hope to begin practising on SpinningGill’s fixed heddle loom in the meantime.
The cats, BTW, had a splendid time overnight in destroying the packaging. I need to go and clear up the mess now.
I’m no longer keen on going to Kirkwall today – that migraine is being bothersome.
It looks good in the living room!
I’ll dig out my warping frame for you to borrow and we’ll set about warping the loom.
(Only slightly green-eyed) 🙂
It can’t stay there – that’s where Teddy and Treacle sleep. Imagine leaving a piece of work on it and what I would wake up to ! Besides, it would make spinning group a bit cramped…
Charity – very forgiving!
Plus you then have to two ‘C’s together!
I’m thinking Prudence – for a very imprudent purchase!
🙂
Juniper has arrived. Think stewed blackcurrants with a swirl of cream! 🙂
damn – I thought I had ordered the green one 🙂
The Lions outside the New York Public Library are called Prudence and Virtue (even though they’re both male!). I think Prudence would be an excellent name.
Hi Fenny
Me too
(Wish you could come for a visit)