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Textile and Fibre ArtistKelly Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.comBlogger1029125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594554809143074718.post-16659019894534475592019-04-08T17:38:00.001+10:002019-04-08T17:38:13.476+10:00This blog is closing!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Kelly Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594554809143074718.post-38932001836438683652019-04-04T15:59:00.001+11:002019-04-04T16:28:07.866+11:00Weaving kitchen cloths<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Kitchen cloths were one of the first weaving projects I ever attempted. They are really perfect for beginner weavers, as at their most simple they can be just a square of plain weave. And, at the end, the weaver has a beautiful and functional woven piece.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">If the weaver wants something a little more challenging, adding pick up sticks adds interest to the weave and functionality to the cloth, making the cloth not only very attractive but more absorbent with the added texture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;">In my opinion, thick cotton is the absolute best fibre for kitchen cloths. It is soft, </span>absorbent, easy to wash and care for, unlikely to harbour bacteria if treated properly and yarns come in many different colours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My favourite cotton to use for my cloths is from a mill not too far from me. It is a <a href="https://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/cotton-8-ply">gorgeous cotton,</a> so it makes sense for me to buy and excellent Australian owned and locally produced product.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But, what about those of you who can't access this yarn due to location? Well, there are plenty of alternatives! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A very popular cotton is the American made <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075ZM4TTT/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B075ZM4TTT&linkCode=as2&tag=kelcasblog76-20&linkId=0527a6ce8e49e62338416674d77df92d">Sugar n Cream</a>. It is just the right weight for kitchen cloths, is affordable and comes in many bright and variegated colours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are some beautiful organic cottons out there too, such as <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NGP1C2W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07NGP1C2W&linkCode=as2&tag=kelcasblog76-20&linkId=1226dd427ae020f0f75bc888abdecc11">Babytoly</a>, which comes in natural as well as bright, happy colours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have also successfully used a bamboo cotton blend for cloths. The end result is a little different, the cloth is heavier when wet and does not tend to wear as well over time. Still, it make a beautiful, soft and absorbent cloth. If you're interested in trying a blend, something like this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M6YD4X7/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07M6YD4X7&linkCode=as2&tag=kelcasblog76-20&linkId=d7f7a8ea38a0a8135c06f2f4106e5e6e">Lion Brand Blend</a>, which is 50% bamboo and 50% cotton would work well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have also had fun buying white or natural cotton to dye in variegated colours, using fibre reactive dyes. You can either use the variegated as warp and a solid, contrasting colour as weft or vice versa - both give wonderful results.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My kitchen will always have handmade cloths now, I can't go back to the disposable cloths I once used!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to have a go at weaving some yourself, I can help with that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Etsy shop has a step by step downloadable pattern "Textured Kitchen Cloths" for rigid heddle loom that you can find <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/524089964/textured-kitchen-cloths-4-ways-pdf?ref=shop_home_active_1">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or if visual learning is more your style, you may wish to take <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/textured-kitchen-cloths-on-a-rigid-heddle-loom/?preview=logged_out">this class</a> instead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Textured Cloths pattern only needs a small loom to weave, the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C8XY9JY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01C8XY9JY&linkCode=as2&tag=kelcasblog76-20&linkId=928c304978bca7a3c1db43b9efb056ff">Sampleit</a> is perfect for this project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I should also mention my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuhY5e1X4-k">Waffle Weave tutorial on Youtube</a>, which gives great texture for kitchen cloths.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope that you will experience the joy of weaving and using your very own kitchen cloths.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Until next time...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Weaving!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week I've been working on the sequel to my <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-floor-loom-weaving/?preview=logged_out">Introduction to Floor Loom weaving class.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This class will focus on 4 shaft weaving and begins with an optional sampler. I always felt that a sampler was a waste of time and effort, but I have definitely changed my ways! I do a lot of sampling, particularly now that I use a lot of my own designs and need to see and feel how the fabric is going to be before I put it out there to my students. Since I realised what a fantastic learning tool sampling can be, I always recommend it to my students. It can pretty much make or break a project!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next part of the class will move onto 4 shaft kitchen towels, which I designed. Each towel is a little different but equally lovely. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We will weave 4 towels all together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a sample of the first towel, isn't it gorgeous? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The towels tie in happily with my <a href="http://kelly-casanova.blogspot.com/2019/03/weaveforme-april-challenge.html">#weaveforme</a> plans for April, as I will be keeping them for my kitchen 😊</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you're interested in the next floor loom weaving class, make sure you are signed up to my </span><a href="https://pages.convertkit.com/d06fa94d48/f236c35082"><span style="font-size: large;">email list</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> for announcements and special offers. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/casanova_kelly_weaver/">Instagram</a> </span><span style="font-size: large;">is also a great place to keep up with what I'm doing.</span></div>
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April is challenge month!<br />
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We all know that weavers are generous and love to give hand woven gifts. But, how often do you weave something just for you?<br />
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I'll be the first to admit that I rarely weave anything as a gift to myself. But, when I do, it's so satisfying!<br />
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The challenge for next month is to weave something (anything you like!) just for you.<br />
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It could be something you need or just something you want, as long as YOU are the one who gets to enjoy it!<br />
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If you need ideas, there are a number of free projects on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSyQw0Q5N6tMm_4YjvyhklQ">Youtube</a> channel and over at my <a href="http://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/">Online Weaving School </a>you are spoiled for choice with many, many projects. Don't forget the patterns available in my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSyQw0Q5N6tMm_4YjvyhklQ">Etsy shop</a> too!<br />
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On <a href="https://www.instagram.com/casanova_kelly_weaver/p/BvdCCZOlw_m/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=hr7ltku0xri6">Instagram</a>, share your project photos with the hashtag #weaveforme. You can also share and follow along with what others are doing on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1568442459896214/">Kelly Casanova's Weaving Lessons group </a>on Facebook.<br />
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I hope you can join in the fun!<br />
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Alright, thinking caps on! 😀</div>
Kelly Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594554809143074718.post-2566030647504855852019-03-05T14:05:00.005+11:002019-03-06T10:45:08.126+11:00I deleted my last post and wrote about krokbragd instead!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The post was written at the end of a really busy week. I had launched a new class for my Online Weaving School, I had made a Youtube video, I had promoted the new class everywhere I could think of to promote it, I had homeschooled the kids and cared for my family, we had been on educational outings, appointments and activities. Yeh, I was pretty tired at the end of that week. And then I sat down to write a blog post.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A little bit of advice to you all - don't write blog posts when you're over tired. And if you do write them, don't publish them! That's all I'll say on the subject for now, except to add that I have now caught up on some much needed sleep and rest and am thankful that, not only did I get over my little self pity party, but also that I decided not to inflict my Whingefest upon your eyes and minds!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had been wanting to warp up my inkle loom for quite some time, as it has been sadly neglected and I do so enjoy weaving on it, just for something a bit different. My loom is the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JG5QZFO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00JG5QZFO&linkCode=as2&tag=kelcasblog76-20&linkId=68824226b0f4d507ff8d719ef0a1680b">Ashford Inkle</a>, which is the larger version, they also make the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZKJ43U/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004ZKJ43U&linkCode=as2&tag=kelcasblog76-20&linkId=d8e0d04f83f1e9a8ba702d62cc29c1c3">Inklette</a>, which is more petite for smaller and narrower bands.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't know what to warp up, so I took a flick through my go - to Inkle book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1596686472/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1596686472&linkCode=as2&tag=kelcasblog76-20&linkId=e189d4e544956f2bbd2072532745ea7b">The Weaver's Pattern Directory by Anne Dixon</a>. I often recommend <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1596680407/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1596680407&linkCode=as2&tag=kelcasblog76-20&linkId=c0515b2cd4c2daf0d5f79695104af100">Anne's Handweaver's Pattern Directory</a> for 4 shafts, as it is so packed with drafts and quality information and her inkle book is no exception. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started by picking out some colours from my stash that I love (always a good way to start a project, even if you're not that confident with colour choices). I ended up with a mixture of mercerised and unmercerised 8/2 cottons. If you're unfamiliar with 8/2 cottons I often use Maurice Brassard as they are great quality and come in heaps of colours. Here is an example of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B67XTDY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07B67XTDY&linkCode=as2&tag=kelcasblog76-20&linkId=f21f4ebfa891f1fb3461dafbb9267867">MB 8/2 unmercerised.</a> A comment from Gai has just reminded me of something I wanted to add about mercerised cotton. In general, I don't like to use it on a larger loom, it twists up on itself and is a general pain in the neck. However, on the Inkle loom it's different. Because you warp directly on to the pegs without having to do extra threading or moving of the warp, it behaves itself very well. It is constantly under high tension, so is easy to use and does add a lovely "gleam" to the project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Being the lover of the weave structure Krokbragd that I am, it was a natural choice. Did you know you can weave krokbragd on an inkle loom? Yes, you totally can!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And, did you know that a krokbragd band is as equally gorgeous as a larger loom project? Yes, it totally is! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As soon as I posted these on social media, people were asking me for a class, which I would love to do once I have some of my own designs up and running. In the meantime, if you have Anne's book or are interested in purchasing (perhaps your library might have it?) this krokbragd design is from page 107.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br class="" style="font-family: Helvetica;" /></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><i>I became interested in weaving when I was nine or ten. I saw a rigid heddle loom in the home goods department of Macy’s! My parents bought it for me for Christmas. I was hooked. But that was cloth weaving and it would take me many years to realize my passion was actually tapestry weaving. That happened when I was pregnant with my daughter Elena. There was a tapestry course being offered in San Francisco, CA (United States) where I was living at the time. The class seemed more like a gathering of women who wanted to weave together and not a lot of instruction seemed to be happening. They were also doing some natural dyeing and it struck me that although the onion skins were cool maybe the heavy metal they were using to fix it was not the best thing for my pregnant self. I attended two classes. I learned only one thing: I loved tapestry and I was going to master it on my own. </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br class="" /></b><i>I designed the loom with a friend because I wanted a high-end very portable metal tapestry loom. A metal loom existed called the Hagen but the smallest size was 24 inches and I wanted something really small that I could throw in a bag and haul wherever I might go. I didn’t want to miss any opportunity to get in a few weft passes. I also wanted a loom with a more sophisticated shedding device along with excellent tension. Our prototype was ten inches wide. Sometimes life just happens and the next thing I knew I was in business manufacturing portable metal looms. The name came from the joining of a Greek and Italian verb to mirror or to wonder. I just added “ix" at the end and Mirrix was born!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br class="" /></b><i>I wanted to use metal because it is much stronger than wood and one of the biggest failures for small wooden tapestry looms is they cannot withstand the stress of tension and in any case most of them don’t even have a tensioning device. There were a couple of other metal tapestry looms out there and folks were making their own out of copper pipes. I wanted a loom with an easy to use shedding device, perfect tension and portability. We took some old ideas and some new ideas and came up with what we think is the perfect portable tapestry and bead loom.</i><br class="" /><b class="">How many looms do you personally own and which is your favourite?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b class=""><br class="" /></b><i>There are fourteen looms in my studio at this very moment with various stages of tapestries on them. I am always experimenting for new kits, new products and new ways to weave so I need a lot of looms. My favorite size changes over time. For a while I was weaving tiny tapestries on the 5 inch loom. I guess I was looking for intimacy. Currently I am working with all the smaller looms. But I have a lovely piece temporarily in repose on a twenty-two inch loom, which at times has been my favorite size for tapestry. It’s small enough to easily move from space to space and it’s large enough to make a rather substantial tapestry. In the past I have stated that if I could have only one Mirrix Loom it would most likely be the 22 inch loom. But then again, I really do love those smaller looms that peopled my original vision. I would also want one of the smaller looms. Gosh, deciding which one would be quite the dilemma. There is a reason why folks collect multiple Mirrix Looms!</i><br class="" /><i><br class="" /></i><b class="">What are your favourite fibre/threads to use and why?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b class=""><br class="" /></b><i>I use wool and silk almost exclusively. I am fascinated with weaving with our hand-painted silk yarn and ribbon. Combining it with wool is magical. For warp I use wool, linen and cotton depending on the project. For about ten years I dyed fleece and the spun it in to yarn. I do hope to get back to that someday because it made my tapestries totally mine.</i><br class="" /><br class="" /><b class="">What items do you love to weave the most?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b class=""><br class="" /></b><i>Lately, I’ve been obsessed with working on smaller pieces. They are little, tiny comments on life and happen quickly so I can move through one a day. In the past I have woven large pieces which take weeks or months to complete. That requires an entirely different mind set. I find lately that I find myself more attracted to the smaller pieces because I can move through a design or color problem much more quickly with small format. I know I will be ready to go back and do a large piece very soon. </i><br class="" /><br class="" /><b class="">What did you do before your weaving business?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>I wove tapestry before I began the loom business. Before that I wrote and published poetry and worked as an editor. I had founded a poetry magazine back in the day. My interests range from verbal to visual. I believe I have a healthy dose of ability in each.</i><br class="" /><br class="" /><b class="">I love that your looms are manufactured local to you and at Sunshine House. Can you tell us a little about Sunshine House and how this wonderful collaboration came to be?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to the Mirrix team for a marvellous insight into your looms and business!</span></div>
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Kelly Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594554809143074718.post-65684389475450884662019-02-14T10:46:00.001+11:002019-02-14T10:46:19.051+11:00Online Weaving School FAQ's<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Have you been wondering about my <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/?preview=logged_out">Online Weaving School? </a>Maybe you have visited already but feel unsure about where to get started? Today I am going to address some of my most frequently asked questions!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a place I've created online for weavers of all different levels and abilities to learn. Because the lessons are all online, the student can learn at their own pace, in their own time, and in the comfort of their own home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You need to be registered and have an account to purchase classes. This is a simple process using your email and a password. Making an account does not cost you anything.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You can look through the classes available, read a little about them and view the curriculum. Many of my classes are available as single purchase classes and there are quite a few free classes you can take as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can also purchase a membership. This gives you access to a library of classes and projects. Some of these classes are only available to members. Members are invited to join a special private Facebook group where we share photos, discussions and ideas. There are also occasional giveaways and live videos just for members.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you want to purchase a membership, you have a choice of paying once per month or once per year. The <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/yearly-subscription-all-classes">yearly membership</a> works out cheaper over the course of a year, but many also opt for the <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/all-classes-access-subscription-monthly">monthly membership,</a> as they prefer paying a smaller amount regularly, rather than a lump sum. Whether you choose yearly or monthly, you receive the same benefits for the duration of your membership.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Currently, all classes are included unless they are a feature class. At the time of writing this, the two feature classes are <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/three-heddle-adventure">Three Heddle Adventures </a>and <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/weaving-boot-camp">Weaving Boot Camp</a>, which are available as separate purchases.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, you can purchase a membership at anytime. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a great opportunity for newer rigid heddle weavers, or those who have not yet gained the confidence they desire. The course runs over 3 weeks and is designed to get you going with your loom with step by step instructions and demonstrations. I have had many students tell me that this was the class that solidified weaving for them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No. It opens several times a year, for a limited time. The best way to keep updated on opening times is through <a href="https://pages.convertkit.com/d06fa94d48/f236c35082">joining my email list.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most are. I do have an <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-floor-loom-weaving/?preview=logged_out">introductory class for floor loom weaving </a>and am working on the second instalment right now. I also have plans for inkle weaving classes, more floor/table loom classes and classes that incorporate other fibre art techniques.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No. </span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;">Once you have purchased a class, you have lifetime access and can view at your leisure. You can go back and rewatch as many times as you wish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Good question! Youtube is where the idea for my weaving school began. Youtube is mostly a short tutorial format and is fairly basic. My Online Weaving School is not just a learning platform, it is also a community. Classes are usually lengthy, with lots of video content as well as printable PDF's. The general rule is, if you like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSyQw0Q5N6tMm_4YjvyhklQ?view_as=subscriber">my Youtube channel,</a> you will love my weaving school!</span></div>
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Kelly Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594554809143074718.post-79822192980637405212019-02-09T11:57:00.002+11:002019-02-09T11:57:36.305+11:00Interview with Goose Nest Weavers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>I began weaving after I was encouraged by a dear friend to give it a try. I bought a small loom and struggled to learn pretty much on my own. After I retired from my job, my husband and I found a really super school where we could spend a week at a time and have personal instruction. We began at the beginning and not only was I in love with the entire process my husband turned out to be a natural at it too. As a small child my Mom had a friend that was an older lady that made rugs for the community on a loom that went back in her family for several generations. I watched her and itched to be allowed to try. I was 10 at the time, so thank goodness she knew not to allow me any where near the loom. Nearly 30 years later after the lady’s death I now have been able to acquire that loom and that was our first antique loom. </i><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Naming the business was easy. We live in a rural area and over the years there have been small villages that have come and gone. We have a small farm and on the property there was once a small settlement that was called Goose Nest. It has become sort of part of our identity now too. Hence, the only proper name it seemed to us, was Goose Nest Weavers.<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>To be totally honest we are probably the worst business people in the world. We do some custom work on order but as you well know the time required to begin and follow to completion a hand weaving project is time consuming to say the least. So once you have made people aware that an overshot coverlet is not an on demand kind of thing, that there is probably a month or more involved in producing it , the folks that want to go ahead are the fuel for the creative fire. I really get a buzz from folks that see and understand and appreciate the product as well as, the process.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , serif;">We went to study at the Marshfield School of Weaving. The prime reason being that there you work on 18</span><sup style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , serif;"> century looms. It was the best thing we could have done. The folks there walked us through a project and at the end of the week we were feeling very confident. Kate Smith the director of the school has been a great resource for the looms. We have acquired several from her. Most of them came from someone’s barn or attic.. They look like a pile of sticks when we first see them. We bring them back to Lem’s workshop for some TLC and before long they are up and functioning again. Currently we have four old looms that we are weaving with plus one new loom. There are about 4 or 5 more that are waiting to be given a good cleaning and be put to work.</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Lemuel enjoys weaving heavier projects. He especially enjoys making rugs, either the traditional rag rug or we have become acquainted with a Venetian pattern that dates back to a weaver in the 1700's. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"><i>My goodness we have been jacks of several trades. Lemuel worked with his family on the family farm and when his health dictated a change he had his own business as an Equine Dentist.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>As the wife of a farmer I worked on the farm too, while working as a medical office receptionist and later as a letter carrier for the Postal Service on the side.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>We have become aware of several 18<sup>th</sup> and 19<sup>th</sup> century weavers that worked in our community. Once folks found out what we doing they have brought us their family treasures to share with us the skills of the generations of their families. We want to be producing coverlets and rugs of a quality that will allow the folks that own them to pass them down their families with pride.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>I would say don’t worry about starting a business. Allow yourself to fall in love with the craft. It requires a steady hand, the time to do a thing properly. If you will do those things you will find that there is so much that artistically you can explore. Color, texture, fibers, more and more.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Find someone who you can depend on to mentor you. I’m old school and a real person is good for me but you younger minds can probably make the internet work for you. The craft of weaving has been around since before the pyramids and the process is essentially the same, the only difference is that the creative spark that you have is yours alone and it can make a very big impression if you set it free. <o:p></o:p></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are times when you are weaving something other than plain weave, you enter into the shed, weave the pick, but then realise the yarn has not wrapped around the outer edge warp thread.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you continue to weave, your edges will be wonky and they will be unstable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You could add floating selvedges and ensure that you go around them between each woven pick.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can go around the edge thread manually, which is really, really simple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Usually, if you're weaving a repeating pattern, the problem will occur on the same side, in the same shed. For me, on this particular pattern, it was the down shed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By simply entering the shed by first going over the edge thread, you fix the problem. The weft yarn wraps around the edge warp thread, and all is right with the world again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In these photos I am weaving my brand new Etsy pattern, the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/680861533/rainbow-lap-blanket-pdf-pattern-for?ref=listing_published_alert">Rainbow Lap Blanket</a>. I designed this pattern for little loom weavers who crave to weave something large and also for those who are in a cold part of the world and wish to snuggle up with something bright and warm. I hope you love it as much as I do! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, before I forget, there is a companion video to this blog post, just in case you need to see how it all works!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recently my husband made me a warping stand. I had wanted one for a long time, but the store bought ones are very costly. I showed him some pictures and explained the function to him and he was more than willing to make me one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I showed the finished stand on social media, it received quite a response, and many of you wanted to know how to make one too. Being the wonderful man he is, my husband agreed to not only draw up plans and measurements to share with you all, but also to film a Youtube tutorial.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is not a difficult or complicated project. It does not take a lot of experience or skill to complete, and it gives an excellent, functional warping tool that is sturdy and user friendly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Drill measuring rod (ours came with the drill)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">* Wood boring bit 13mm and 10mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*6 x eye screws, 23mm length, 2mm diameter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*8 x 10 gauge, 45mm screws (we used square head)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><u>And the wood materials for the stand:</u></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Base piece- 30cm (11.8") length, 19cm (7.3") width, 3cm (1.2") depth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Dowel pieces thick (x3)- 17.7cm (7") length, 12.7mm (.5") thickness</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Dowel pieces thin (x3) - 17.7cm (7") length, 9.5mm (.37") thickness</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some little diagrams that my husband drew up that you can use alongside the video in case you get a bit lost. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He said that the measurements do not have to be exact and that you can always work around little inconsistencies, so definitely don't obsess over the numbers, this is all more of a guide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is not a stand along blog post, you really do need to refer to the video as well, so please, use them together!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the best parts of this project is the overall cost comparison to store bought. If you already have some of the tools, as we did, the stand should come in at around $25 - 40, depending on where you are and the cost of materials.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you already have the wood, tools and bits and pieces, you could be looking at a totally free project!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We hope that these instructions allow you to experience the satisfaction of making your own stand. If you have any questions, let us know!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Ashford 60cm (24") rigid heddle loom </u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is my most used loom at this point and most of the classes I teach are on this loom. Initially, I chose it because the price point fitted my budget at the time, and I had the right amount of space for it. I've never regretted the purchase. I think of it as my little workhorse! You can check out the same loom by following <span id="goog_529088279"></span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026NKPN6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0026NKPN6&linkCode=as2&tag=kelcasblog76-20&linkId=5e7f8565e9916ca65fbcd38b586f2759">this link.</a><span id="goog_529088280"></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bought this one for my girls, who often complained that they never got to weave because my loom was always full. I think I have used it more than they have though! It is so good for sampling new ideas and designs, enabling me to have a couple of rigid heddle projects going at once. It also takes up hardly any space at all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love inkle weaving, but unfortunately have not had the time to indulge and explore as much as I would like. Once again, it's not space hungry and allows me to weave a different kind of project while other larger projects are going on. This loom is for bands, but that doesn't mean that only band projects are possible, you can sew bands together to make all kinds of cool things. I have a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFxqpkml68w&t=7s">beginner series </a>on Youtube for using an inkle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aka the love of my life! Alright, that's taking it a bit far but I do really love this loom. 8 shafts, 10 treadles, made in the Netherlands. Compact, easy to operate, beautiful to look at, and so much more. I review it <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q594g0DOfqQ&t=6s">here</a> if you're interested. I have the second instalment of my <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-floor-loom-weaving/?preview=logged_out">Floor Loom Series</a> coming up soon, so watch out for that one!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Previously owned - </span><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004X17O3S/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004X17O3S&linkCode=as2&tag=kelcasblog76-20&linkId=55ad8d08552d55ee749cf06fe9649a18" style="font-size: x-large;">Ashford 8 shaft 80cm (30") table loom</a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>(the loom available in this listing is a 24")</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I ran out of space when I bought my floor loom, so had to sell my table loom. You can see a demonstration of me using it <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogxViV8FEf0&t=62s" target="_blank">here</a> and an overview of the loom <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Z6Hcl6jwA">here.</a> To be honest, I really do miss this loom and often recommend them to others. I can envision myself once again investing in a table loom "one day" but in a smaller format so that it is portable for teaching. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D45R29U/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00D45R29U&linkCode=as2&tag=kelcasblog76-20&linkId=c91e4520568c2fe3edfe8c6432828301">The Katie</a>, with it's light weight and 8 shaft capability would be just the ticket.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. The rigid heddle loom is a good loom for playing around with tapestry, but not the best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. I love tapestry!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. As tapestries are a time investment, it would be ideal for me to have a separate loom for this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, why would I choose a <a href="https://www.mirrixlooms.com/" target="_blank">Mirrix?</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, their looms are simple and compact but still a complete tapestry loom. It wouldn't take up a lot of space that I no longer have the luxury of! I love their sturdy and attractive design, and the shedding devices that many of the loom have is a huge bonus. I have done quite a bit of research and I feel that these are really quality looms, made by weavers for weavers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is a video version of this blog post on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSyQw0Q5N6tMm_4YjvyhklQ">my Youtube channel</a> if you're a visual kinda person.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Perhaps a better question might be "What can't I do on a rigid heddle loom?". Yes, it's that versatile!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I already mentioned in the previous post that you can create more complex patterns by using multiple heddles/reeds. For example, if I want to weave a 4 shaft pattern, I can use 3 heddles/reeds to achieve that, as demonstrated in my </span><a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/three-heddle-adventure/?preview=logged_out" target="_blank">Three Heddle Adventures</a><span style="font-size: large;"> class. Or, if I want to use 2 heddles I can also weave some really awesome patterns, as demonstrated in my </span><a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/weaving-with-two-heddles/?preview=logged_out" target="_blank">Weaving with Two Heddles class</a><span style="font-size: large;">. However, many rigid heddle weavers also achieve more complex patterns by using pick up sticks to manipulate threads that are threaded in the slots of the heddle/reed. You could think of these threads as "uncommitted", (not threaded in a hole) so free to play around with. One of the more impressive examples of complex patterns with pick up sticks is </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/jeen/8-harness-pinwheels-on-a-rigid-heddle-loom" target="_blank">Jeen's Pinwheels</a><span style="font-size: large;">, which is actually an 8 shaft pattern! You can see another great example of that on </span><a href="http://farmnana.blogspot.com/2013/03/rigid-heddle-8-shaft-pinwheel-weave.html" target="_blank">FarmNana</a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/613778762/the-midnight-shawl-pdf-pattern-for-rigid?ref=shop_home_active_5&crt=1" target="_blank">Midnight Shawl pattern</a> uses 2 heddles/reeds to achieve a diamond pattern.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another great boon to rigid heddle weavers is the use of Colour and Weave techniques. To break it down to a simple form, you arrange your warp and weft colours in such a way that, even though you're usually working plain weave, it can look like an impressive and complicated pattern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/505999742/log-cabin-table-runner-pdf-digital?ref=shop_home_active_8" target="_blank">Log Cabin Table Runner</a> is a good example of the use of Colour and Weave.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg25g8V2otA" target="_blank">newest Youtube video</a> shows you what you can do by thinking outside the box. I show you how to make a wavy and a zigzag shuttle from cardboard, so fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you know that you can use your rigid heddle loom for tapestry too? You can read more about that in <a href="https://kelly-casanova.blogspot.com/2018/10/tapestry-weaving-on-rigid-heddle-loom.html" target="_blank">this post</a>. I also share my tapestry thoughts in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hCjFHE0XlM" target="_blank">this video</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are many possibilities with tapestry on the rigid heddle loom! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFz1ORY3OTU" target="_blank">This video series</a> outlines the use of freestyle tapestry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Krokbragd is one of my favourite weave structures, and is easily achievable on a rigid heddle loom. I have <a href="https://kelly-casanova.blogspot.com/2018/02/what-is-krokbragd.html" target="_blank">written about it,</a> and have many videos on Youtube, as well as a few online classes. I just love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I could really go on and on because there is so much more you can do with this humble loom. Hopefully what I've written here has convinced you of the capabilities of rigid heddle weaving and given you some more material to look into.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you buy a rigid heddle loom, it should come with a few standard tools, which usually include:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*A heddle/reed (usually 7.5 or 8 dent)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* A warping peg and clamp for direct warping</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* A clamp for holding the loom to a table while warping</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* A stick shuttle</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* It may include a threading and reed hook</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* Cardboard warp separators (may not come with all looms)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">** Some looms now come with a double heddle block built in</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Tapestry needle</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*Extra heddles</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*Fringe twister</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*Sewing machine </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*Serger</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*Loom stand</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*Tapestry beater, comb or household fork</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">* "S" hooks or other weights</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*Calculator</span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">*Instructional books (the </span><a href="http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KelCas" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Book Depository</a><span style="font-size: large;"> (</span><i>affiliate link</i><span style="font-size: large;">) </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">has a huge range of great weaving books and </span><a href="https://kelly-casanova.blogspot.com/2018/10/great-rigid-heddle-weaving-books.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">this post</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> will help you to determine which book/s might be right for you).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*Online lessons are an awesome tool to get started. You can check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSyQw0Q5N6tMm_4YjvyhklQ?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank">my Youtube channel</a> and <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/?preview=logged_out" target="_blank">my Online Weaving School</a> for further help. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This post is a companion post to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fc2q90UbFI" target="_blank">this Youtube video</a>, so pop over and watch if you want to see the tools and hear my explanations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Something to remember when you're just starting out with rigid heddle weaving is that you don't need All.The.Things right away! The tools that come with a newly purchased loom are sufficient to get you started, and you can gradually build from there.</span><br />
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Kelly Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594554809143074718.post-61827389793076246152018-12-28T12:24:00.000+11:002018-12-28T12:24:51.328+11:00What IS a rigid heddle loom?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">The rigid heddle loom has gained considerable popularity in recent years due to it's affordability, portability and versatility as a weaving loom.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The rigid heddle loom is essentially a rectangular, wooden frame loom. However, it differs from the simple frame looms that are now readily available and often used for simple tapestry, as it has a space for a heddle/reed, making it capable of producing sheds (gaps or spaces) to weave through. It is a 2 shaft loom, but has further reaching capabilities, which I will explain further in a future post. I guess you could say that it is a crossover between a simple frame loom and a table/floor loom once you start looking at the specifics.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The "rigid heddle" that the loom gets it's name from is an ingenious device made from wood and often plastic nowadays. A single heddle/reed gives your loom holes and slots (these are what allow you to create the sheds) plus it doubles as a beater. The more of these heddles/reeds you use, the greater the possibility and range of sheds, and therefore patterns, become available. Another benefit of using 2 heddle/reeds at a time is the ability to weave double width cloth, which is ultra cool and can be seen in my <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/doubleweave-baby-blanket/?preview=logged_out" target="_blank">Double Weave Baby Blanket</a> class. Some rigid heddle looms now come with a built in double heddle block, which means it is easy to have 2 heddle/reeds positioned on your loom.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In it's most basic, 2 shaft form, you place the heddle/reed in either an up or down position, creating a different shed each time. Using these 2 sheds will give you plain weave.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This same heddle/reed will have a predetermined size or sett, which means that once you have established the sett for your project, you choose a heddle/reed that matches. As you thread the heddle/reed, the rigid plastic slots keep the threads at a certain spacing, and that is what makes your sett.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The RHL, similar to table/floor looms, has a front and back roller, meaning that you can put on a long warp and you advance the warp as you go so that the cloth will roll around the front beam as you weave. Some looms will have the option of buying an additional warp beam that attaches to the loom and allows you to put on extra long warps. It also has a tensioning system, which varies from loom to loom, but usually involves winding a pawl or a crank at the side of the loom to achieve good tension. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In addition to your loom, you can purchase a stand, which, in my opinion is a really good option. I talk more about that in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN4kpOZsHR8&t=3s" target="_blank">this video.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope this has helped you to begin to wrap your head around what a rigid heddle loom is. Next time I'll be discussing what tools you need and how they work, so stayed tuned for that one!</span><br />
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Kelly Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594554809143074718.post-31759714493249200882018-12-10T12:11:00.002+11:002018-12-10T12:11:20.007+11:00There and back again<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Well, it was a wonderful 3 weeks away, first in New Zealand, then in 2 different Australian coastal locations. I've never spent so much time away from home at once, and while I was glad to get back home, (to my looms!) it was a very adventurous and relaxing time. Getting away really helps to clear thoughts and look at things from a different angle too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">In the last week of our holiday, we had bucketing rain for 5 days. At first it was disappointing to not be able to get out to the beach and hiking as we normally would, but it ended up being a blessing in disguise. It forced us to just relax and enjoy the peace of the home and surrounding property. One of my favourite things each morning was to wake up and throw open the bedroom window. I would breathe in the fresh, clean air, observe the native birds and the sounds of a rooster crowing somewhere nearby. If I was lucky, I would spot a wallaby going about it's business. It's such a simple thing, to open a window early in the morning, but I don't do that here, in the suburbs, where throwing open the window exposes you to noise and unpleasant, odorous, unclean air.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">So now we're home and back into the routine and the regular work. House work, homeschool, my husband's job, my weaving related work and everything in between. We continue to work hard and move towards our goals, hopes and dreams. We continue to hope that the property in the country that we dream of will become available, and that it will be within our budget. I will continue to grow this little business in hopes that it will help us achieve those dreams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The ideas never stop flowing, so that is not a problem at all! I just completed a free <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91PI5H8vq_0" target="_blank">Youtube class</a> for my Moroccan Dream Scarf, which is a pattern I gift to new email subscribers. Next up is to begin the follow up to my <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-floor-loom-weaving/?preview=logged_out" target="_blank">Introduction to Floor Loom </a>weaving class. I have been in the planning stages of this for a while and can't wait to get started filming. The class will include an optional sampler for those who need the extra practice, plus a project that I think you will love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With Christmas fast approaching we are busy attending end of year parties, award ceremonies and concerts. It is a busy but very special time of year as everyone seems to be breathing a big sigh of relief and looking forward to some rest and family time (here in Australia we have 4 weeks of school holidays as it's Summer). My husband has to work over Christmas, as he works in the health care industry, but we will make the best of it and enjoy the time we do have together as a family. The children are anticipating the annual tradition of my gingerbread church, they love to see me bake and assemble it as much as they love to eat it. My husband often makes a traditional <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clootie" target="_blank">Scottish Clootie Dumpling</a>, which is also a much anticipated feature of our family festivities. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Years ago, I reached a point where I realised that I was completely caught up in the pre Christmas rush. I was stressed and trying to do too much. I made a conscious decision that from then on, Christmas was going to be quiet and relaxing. I would focus on Jesus, because without Him, there is no Christmas. The day of celebration is for Him, and what right do I have to be worldly and think it is all about me? Well, it worked. I accept that the lead up to the day is going to be more busy than usual, but it need not be stressful. Our Christmases are peaceful, restful and worshipful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It can be hard amongst all this activity to find the time to weave, so, as I'm always telling my students to do, I am <i>making</i> time to weave. Time waits for no man (or woman), so we creatives need to be clever and make the time work for us. Last night I got out my inkle loom and worked at the band that has been on there for way too long, so that it's now almost finished. Small, constant steps can give big results! I hope you're making time to weave and be your creative self too! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You will be hearing from me again soon, so until then, Happy Weaving!</span><br />
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Kelly Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594554809143074718.post-57361601361727308562018-10-31T15:55:00.001+11:002018-10-31T16:02:27.295+11:00Tapestry weaving on a rigid heddle loom<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Tapestry weaving is something I like to do just sometimes, when the mood takes me. Well, the mood did take me recently and I decided to follow one of my favourite themes that I haven't really explored yet - House on a hill, by the sea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to do just small tapestries, as I planned on doing several variations on the one theme, and as a tapestry is a time investment, I thought the smaller, the better. I also have a soft spot for little things.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I warped my Sampleit loom with Ashford tapestry cotton, which is my go to tapestry warp. I used a 7.5 dent reed because that is the only size I have for the Sampleit, but a 10 - 12.5 dent reed would be preferable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tapestry 1 was woven with scraps from my stash bag. My very messy, tangly stash bag! It has smaller pieces or balls of all sorts of yarns from past projects, but mostly fingering to worsted weight.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Incorporated into this piece are pieces of wool, cotton, bamboo, silk, alpaca and some unidentified freebie from long ago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tapestry 3 was woven entirely with 8/2 size weaving thread in cotton and cottolin. I also chose a muted colour palette for this one.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It ended up being my favourite of the three, I like the look of the finer yarn and details. It took a good deal longer to weave due to the thin yarn, but it was so relaxing, I didn't mind at all!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A book that really helped me get started with tapestry is <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Tapestry-Weaving/9781782212041/?a_aid=KelCas" target="_blank">Tapestry Weaving by Kirsten Glasbrook</a>. It is not a highly detailed book, which I think makes it great for beginners. She shows the basic techniques, gives projects for you to try and then later there are examples of her own work in a gallery.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">I have had this book for years and still refer back to it for information and inspiration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also have an <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-tapestry-on-a-rigid-heddle-loom/?preview=logged_out" target="_blank">Introduction to Tapestry</a> online class, which is currently only available to members and is a great place to start out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you follow me on social media you will already know that I've embarked on a healthier lifestyle. It has been just over 2 weeks and I feel like I'm adjusting - it was very hard initially! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm not the sort who copes well with small changes - I'm more of an "all in" kinda girl, so it was important for me to make major changes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although I'd like to share my thoughts in more detail with you as I go along, for now I'll just show some examples of what I've been eating. It's actually been pretty easy to put together healthy meals for myself, even though this seemed daunting at first. I thought it would be too difficult and too expensive to not always eat what the family was eating. It turns out that this was just one of many excuses I'd been storing up in my head!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, here is a snapshot of what my healthy eating has been looking like. Most of these are pretty simple, throw together, low cook dishes without a real recipe. Just how I like it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lets start with sweets. (Also just how I like it!) Chia vanilla pudding with peanut butter banana. It looks sloppy and not all that appetising but as an afternoon snack, it is THE BOMB!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't take credit for the delicious Quinoa and corn salad, my husband made that (he is an awesome cook). Thrown together with some chopped raw zucchini and tomato and voila! Lunch!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/krokbragd-bag/?preview=logged_out" target="_blank">brand new class</a> is finished and available! When designing this bag, my plan was bold colour and design. I think I can safely say that I achieved that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Originally I had a totally different design, but when I started weaving, found that it was a little more drab on the loom than it had been in my head. So, I whipped out the Sampleit, threw on a short warp and started experimenting with the colour palette I had chosen for the bag.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The bag pairs perfectly with my <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/krokbragd-mug-rug-weave-along/?preview=logged_out" target="_blank">Krokbragd Mug Rug Weave Along</a> that ran recently, so definitely start with the mug rugs if you're hesitant about giving this a go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And, if you just want to find out more about Krokbragd, I have written <a href="http://kelly-casanova.blogspot.com/2018/02/what-is-krokbragd.html" target="_blank">this post</a> which gives you more information, plus links to my Youtube videos on the topic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you can join me for this one, Krokbragd is so much fun, so rewarding and for me, is a weave with a total WOW factor!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My last post detailed some of my favourite books for 4 shafts or more, but today I'd like to talk about some great rigid heddle books.</span><br />
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Kelly Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594554809143074718.post-68372300093824323722018-10-01T10:18:00.001+10:002018-10-01T10:18:13.396+10:00My Favourite Books for Multi Shaft Weaving<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">I love books, so it makes sense that I am a huge lover of good weaving books. It can be hard to know which books are worth buying, especially if you're buying online and can't view the book before purchase.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have already made a video on my favourite rigid heddle weaving books, but haven't talked about my floor loom or multi shaft books.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is certainly not an exhaustive list, and I definitely plan on increasing my collection over the years, but these are a few that I have found particularly good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will start with my absolute favourite. If, in some terrible circumstance, I had to choose just one of the following books to keep, this one would be it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once again, not a cheap book, but this one is an absolute classic! <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Weaver-s-book-of-8-Shaft-Patterns/9780934026673/?a_aid=KelCas" target="_blank">Carol Strickler's A Weaver's Book of 8 Shaft Patterns</a> has plenty of information on 8 shaft weaves, explanations of tie ups and treadlings, and black and white pictoral representations of each weave (there are almost 900 photos). Individual yarn suggestions are not given, but in each new chapter, suggestions are made for particular weave structures. Many of the drafts have historical information - where the draft came from (if known) or where it is adapted from, which provides the keen weaver the opportunity for further research if desired. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The beginning of the book goes over understanding terminology and drafts (something that many new weavers struggle with!) She explains twills and twill orders and then launches straight into the projects. This is my style of learning and teaching - project based! To get stuck in and actually learn something as you do it, rather than be stuck at the starting line with a lot of theory and fear of how to put it into practice. Patty starts with some basic twill projects, then shows more advanced versions to expose the reader to what is possible with variations and colour. The threading charts for the projects are all colour coded, which I think is a really great visual learning cue for newer weavers, and even for more seasoned weavers who just want to follow a threading chart in a simple format.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Probably my most asked question from multi shaft weavers is "how do I read a draft?" The next step on from understanding how to read and use a weaving draft is to begin drafting them yourself. This is something that is of huge interest to me, but something I have not devoted enough time to as yet and still have much to learn. If you are interested in drafting for yourself, Madelyn van der Hoogt's The Complete Book of Drafting for Handweavers is going to help a lot! While I confess that I have not made my way through the entirety of the book yet (it is in a workbook style with drafting exercises for you to follow), I intend to do so as it contains such valuable information. This book is only available from a couple of sources. I bought it directly from <a href="https://www.weaversschool.com/books.htm" target="_blank">The Weaver's School</a> (shipping to Australia is such a killer!!) and you can also buy it from <a href="https://woolery.com/the-complete-book-of-drafting-for-handweavers.html" target="_blank">The Woolery. </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My 3 year Youtube channel anniversary came and went without my noticing back in August. I was looking through my list of 159 (!!) videos tonight and noted the date of my first video, way back in 2015.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While these years have flown so fast and so much has happened since I hesitatingly uploaded that first video, I thought it a good time to reflect and share a bit more of my journey with you, particularly if you have only found me recently.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some of you have been with me almost since that first video, and I believe that I have most to thank you for. It is the first viewers who encouraged me to make more videos, who threw amazing compliments in my direction, and who have shown me so much love these past 3 years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, lets go way back to the beginning. Before weaving, I had many, many crafts under my belt. One of them was knitting, which I used to indulge in a great deal until a painful shoulder Repetitive Strain Injury reared it's ugly head and left me just a "sometimes knitter". Anyway, I had learned an immense amount of helpful knitting techniques from kind people on Youtube. When I had been weaving for some time and was really excited about what I was doing and learning (still am!) I had the idea of contributing to the Youtube craft community by sharing a little of what I knew. I borrowed my son's little camcorder, and, with pretty poor visual and even worse audio, I recorded this Waffle Weave on a rigid heddle loom video.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't expect that many people would watch it, and that was fine by me, I just wanted to share with anyone who may be interested. It wasn't long before I started getting comments and very positive feedback. People were asking me to make more videos and I couldn't believe it. Me? Introverted, dull as dishwater housewife me? I was pretty astounded at the response!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made some more videos and I discovered something about myself. I loved teaching! I had taught my kids at home for a long time (my oldest homeschooler is now 18!), but this was teaching adults something I was really passionate about and I wanted to keep doing that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I made the videos, the cost of materials started adding up and I had no job or real income at this time. Youtube had a "paid channels" feature and so, I started one. I charged roughly $2 per person, per month and this enabled me to keep going because people joined and paid. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In my "spare time" I started putting together some weaving designs to sell in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/kellycasanovaart?ref=seller-platform-mcnav" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. I now have 10 designs, and once again, I've been amazed at the response. I also love designing and look forward to continuing doing that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back to Youtube, where it was abruptly announced that the paid channel platform was closing. This left me with a quandary - should I try to find another platform or is this a sign that I should close down. Well, my students came to my rescue and begged me to continue. A short time later, I found a great hosting platform - Teachable and have been with them ever since. Youtube closing the paid channels was a HUGE blessing in so many ways and has allowed to go forward in ways I could not have imagined. If you haven't seen my <a href="http://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/" target="_blank">Online Weaving School</a>, please check it out to see what I'm talking about! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I now have 40 classes available, including my first floor loom course. Being on a professional platform has challenged me to do better and construct my classes to give students an optimal learning experience. I must be doing something right, because the school continues to grow and I continue to get awesome feedback. Some months I now earn a full time income, which is a dream come true.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All of this has been made possible because people like you support me in so many ways. You support me with your enthusiasm for weaving and learning. You support me financially, which allows me to continue to grow this little business. You support me on a personal level with your kind messages and many prayers over the years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A topic that is often discussed in business circles is "success". Success to many, seems to be when you reach 6 figures, as though there is some magic monetary value that means you have made it. Well, if success comes down to 6 figures, I'll leave it, thanks all the same. Am I successful? Yes! Do I earn 6 figures? No, and probably never will. I earn a living (maybe not a lavish one by the opinion of many, but it helps to feed and clothe my family!), I get to do what I absolutely love, and I'm surrounded by wonderful, supportive people. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I want to thank you all for making this happen. I had no idea that I was capable of running a business that began with a hobby and a passion. My hope is that I can continue to do this for the rest of my life, and with all the plans and ideas I have for my online school for the future, I shouldn't have too much trouble achieving that goal!</span><br />
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Kelly Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594554809143074718.post-19467508670574155322018-09-17T10:56:00.001+10:002019-02-08T13:41:04.424+11:005 Steps to Successful Weaving!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">It is my belief that anyone can be successful in weaving. The following steps are my essentials to becoming a successful weaver.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You see the images from weavers on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com.au/kelcasanova/pins/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/casanova_kelly_weaver/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. They look so fabulous that they inspire you to try weaving for yourself. That is natural, that is how I started. But to get to the point of being able to weave anything like the beautiful images, it may take quite some time, and it may not be easy. Mistakes are an important part of the learning process. Know that you will improve, if you practice and give it time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Would you believe me if I told you that I have almost given up on weaving a number of times? There were times that I was so frustrated and had no one to help, that I thought surely I must be just too stupid to learn this, or that I felt I was wasting my time. I'm so glad I never did give in though! Imagine where I would be now - a beginner level weaver with too much equipment gathering dust, and a feeling that I had failed. Keep going. Get stuck? Go back to the basics. Find help. Buy that new book you need, some <a href="http://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/" target="_blank">online classes</a>, or find people in your area with similar interests. There is a way. You can do it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I could say that I am a self taught weaver, but realistically that is not really true. I have learned this craft through reading many books, studying articles, drafts and discussions online, and by taking online classes. When I got my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026NKPN6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0026NKPN6&linkCode=as2&tag=kelcasblog76-20&linkId=4e7da0980ae7d707480dbe0f86c1280a">first loom</a>, I had no idea where to start. I didn't know any weavers. I was too busy caring for my family to be able to attend a guild. So, I found the right resources that helped me get going. As I improved, I found more resources to help me level up. Resources are out there - lots of them, you just need to find the right ones for you. </span><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">5. Community.</span></b></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Funny for an introvert like myself to have "community" as one of the keys to success. I'm the type who avoids social settings wherever possible and hates the idea of group meetings or activities. Like many other typical introverts, social occasions are physically draining and just mostly not enjoyable. However, that doesn't mean that I hide in a hole and don't see or speak to anyone! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I never would have realised the importance of community until I started weaving. My community is online and I am so grateful for it. I have daily contact with hundreds, if not thousands of weavers across the globe and of all different levels of ability. We teach and learn through one another, share information and discoveries, and most importantly, we inspire one another. It's a beautiful thing to have the support of others who are just as passionate about weaving as you are. </span><br />
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Kelly Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594554809143074718.post-91945403867179555132018-09-07T14:54:00.001+10:002018-09-07T14:55:37.721+10:00What is Clasped Weft?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Just when you think you've tried everything in weaving, you come across something different, like Clasped Weft. The title pretty much summarises the particulars, but to break it down, the clasped weft technique uses 2,3 or 4 interlocking weft colours. If you have done any tapestry, you will be familiar with the interlocking concept.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We mainly use a plain weave structure (though clasped weft can actually be used in other structures, such as twill). It is a perfect technique for a rigid heddle loom, because, although it's simple, it looks special and has big impact.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lets look at some (rather poorly drawn, sorry about that!) diagrams to get a clearer idea of how this works. The drawings are over simplified, as I haven't drawn in the warp and weft interlacement, but I have drawn in the edge warp threads:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Use the same weight yarn for both warp and weft. You will get better results and avoid the not so pretty lumps and bumps that can occur at interlocking points.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. For the 2 colour technique, a variegated yarn with a contrasting yarn looks really cool! (See photo below).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you like the look of clasped weft as much as I do, I have some great news for you! I have 3 free Youtube video tutorials that will teach you each of these techniques. Start with video 1 so that you can practice the technique, before moving on to the others. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Try it out and let me know what you think. Leave me a comment here or under any of the Youtube videos, I love to hear from you!</span></div>
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Kelly Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594554809143074718.post-4270386895227533182018-09-01T13:23:00.005+10:002018-09-01T13:23:52.990+10:00Weave Along Round Up<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">The Krokbragd Mug Rug Weave Along (try saying that with a mouthful of cake!) has been a great success! While many students are still working on their mug rugs and some have yet to start, I have been seeing so many wonderful photos of their work, that I couldn't wait to share.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What I really love is the variety of mug rugs I'm seeing and the range of interpretations of my original design.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Charlotte, who has been with me a long time, and is a very prolific weaver, came up with several variations on the original design. She even figured out how to weave sheep and then shared the draft with the other students, several of whom were inspired to weave their own sheep!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And another, different rug from Kelly. You can see Charlotte's sheep and my tulips (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pZeHT0baIc&t=124s&frags=pl%2Cwn" target="_blank">from this Youtube tutorial</a>).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And finally, these beauties from Connie. So lovely!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Robyn decided on a bold and traditional design for this mug rug. Love the colours!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Perhaps you're looking at all these gorgeous mug rugs and wishing you had joined in? No problem, you still can! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>All the details are <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/krokbragd-mug-rug-weave-along/?preview=logged_out" target="_blank">here</a>.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to everyone who joined in and threw themselves into the challenge with such gusto, it has been so exciting for me to see.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This weave along leads beautifully into the next class, which will be a krokbragd bag with two heddles. I'm working on that right now, it should be ready in a couple of weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sampling can be a sensitive topic among weavers. Why, when it takes you so long to set up and weave a piece, would you subject yourself to dressing your loom "just for a sampler"? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Believe it or not, as a newer weaver, those were my thoughts exactly. When I read or heard a teacher recommending sampling before beginning the actual project, I would secretly snicker to myself "yeh, right, as if that's ever going to happen, I just want to get to the REAL weaving!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But if there is one thing that weaving has taught me over the years is patience! Oodles of patience. And, I've messed up enough times to know that, at least for some projects, sampling is a super good idea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, that brings us to my recent Monk's Belt sample. Monk's Belt is a very old weave structure and has been used in a variety of ways, according to time period and types of looms available. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My sampler used 4 shafts and 6 treadles. The threading is quite simple, as you thread in blocks, which means there is plenty of repetition. My warp is 8/2 cotton, sett at 20 epi. The finished sampler measures 7 x 44". Tabby is used throughout.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Monk's belt designs are usually instantly recognisable, due to the bold, geometric shapes created by series of floats (these are where the block threading comes in). My aim in doing a relatively long sampler was to give myself plenty of time to experiment with treadling, but especially with yarns. I started out with yellow, mercerized cotton. I quickly found that this was not ideal, as it tends to sit quite straight as a float, rather than blooming and blending with itself. I also found that a single weft was not sufficient to make the pattern pop, so for each subsequent yarn type, the weft was doubled, to a much better effect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The blue in the above photo is bamboo, which I found to be one of the most optimal yarns due to the thickness, sheen, softness and beautiful bloom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The multicoloured weft above is hand dyed tencel, which gave a lovely effect, but like the mercerized cotton, doesn't quite stack up in the "bloom" department. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had been using single colours and decided to try 2 colours for the blue/green part above. I love the effect of 2 colours! Technically, I was using 3 colours if you include the purple (warp colour) I used for tabby.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ah, silk! I combined orange and magenta 60/2 silk and my own treadling pattern for this one. Even though the silk is very fine, as a doubled weft it gave very good coverage. The blend of colours is also very eye catching.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For this one, I went back to my green bamboo for the pattern weft, but instead of using my purple 8/2 cotton for tabby as I had previously, I changed to my 2 strands of silk. This gives the effect of cute, luminous dots among the main pattern.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have had some gold chenille sitting on my shelf for a while, and thought "aha!" Perfect time to try it, this will look brilliant. Except it doesn't! I had pictured something quite sophisticated looking, but instead got strange. furry caterpillars that look slightly "off" in colour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not that I mind, this is the beauty of sampling - now I know that I don't like chenille in a block weave!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The blue at the top is bamboo once again, but this time I swapped out the purple tabby for green bamboo. It gave an interesting effect but the green bamboo was a little too thick and kept my weft floats apart more than I would like. However, the texture is pretty cool and really changes the look of the weave.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The versatility of Monk's Belt is awesome. Because you are set up for plain weave (tabby) as well as the pattern, you can break them up and just use the pattern as a border if you wish. I think plain weave towels with a border such as the one above would be really striking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The big test was how the fabric would feel after wet finishing. I suspected that it would be quite stiff and more suited to cushions, bags etc. But, happily, I was wrong. The fabric softened up wonderfully and has a lovely drape. It looks great on the back too. It struck me that a sampler like this, with a bit more length, would make an amazing scarf!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you enjoyed this post. I have made a companion video just for my Weaving School members, where I go over this blog post in more detail. If you are a member already, you will find the video <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/monk-s-belt-sampler-overview/?preview=logged_out">HERE.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you wish to join up, I would love to have you! <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/all-classes-access-subscription-monthly/?preview=logged_out">Monthly</a> and <a href="https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/yearly-subscription-all-classes/?preview=logged_out">Yearly</a> memberships are available and include hundreds of hours of classes, access to a private Member's group on Facebook, giveaways, live videos and a wonderful community of weavers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And, just before I finish up, I have a couple of book recommendations for you. These are affiliate links, meaning I get a small commission if you click through and purchase, but I do actually own and love these books.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Handweaver-s-Pattern-Directory/9781596680401/?a_aid=KelCas" target="_blank">The Handweaver's Pattern Directory by Anne Dixon.</a></span></div>
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Anne has a couple of pages on Monk's Belt, different threadings and treadling options, as well as excellent photos to show you how the weave looks.</div>
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<a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Handweavers-Pattern-Book-Marguerite-Porter-Davison/9781626548428?ref=grid-view&qid=1535602102735&sr=1-1/?a_aid=KelCas" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">A Handweaver's Pattern Book by Marguerite Davison</span></a></div>
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Marguerite has quite a few pages on Monk's belt with a lot of different drafts. The drafts in this book can be a little more difficult to read if you are not accustomed to reading older drafts.</div>
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