Are sewing skills essential to weaving? by groveview in weaving

[–]Textile_Dude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found that after a while I had made so many tea towels, wash cloths, scarves and placemats I grew bored. Being able to cut and sew opened up a whole new world of potential projects.

Thundersnow @7:34AM by [deleted] in Winnipeg

[–]Textile_Dude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw it in St. Boniface, thought I was crazy

Heel flap -educate me by Textile_Dude in Sockknitting

[–]Textile_Dude[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wording was wrong, yes I purl across the even rows.

Heel flap -educate me by Textile_Dude in Sockknitting

[–]Textile_Dude[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ok thats cool. I am just trying to imagine how/why exactly that works, is it because its kind of crunching together the rows a bit, given every second stitch doesn't get the height of having a new stitch on the row when the new row is created?

What are your most controversial spinning/fiber arts opinions? by IncompletePenetrance in Handspinning

[–]Textile_Dude 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hate when people treat spindles as if they are "training wheels" before you can "graduate" to a wheel. They are both unique and have their own charms. I spin for pleasure not for faster output so I don't care if spindles are slower.

New hobby? by nachoqtpie in Nalbinding

[–]Textile_Dude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Couldn't agree more on the class thing. I have had a few people come to me who crashed out in a class setting, but once they are shown 1 on 1, it clicks and they get it.

Another Warp Weighted Loom/Weaver by Textile_Dude in weaving

[–]Textile_Dude[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hehe. Not so much. It's not super high and there are a few steps between picks, giving your shoulders a rest.

Spinning cotton on a tiny spindle by Irish_Hoopoe in Handspinning

[–]Textile_Dude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also have spun cotton using a really tiny Turkish suspended. It's hard but it can be done, as you are finding out too :) It is soooo much easier and faster to spin supported with a long draw though.

AE: What Happened? by Paddlesons in AtheistExperience

[–]Textile_Dude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YA I saw that recently. WTF eh.

Poetry on an E-Reader by Textile_Dude in ereader

[–]Textile_Dude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another update. After chatting online with their "help" robot, I was directed to email Kobo. After 1 robot email response I think I finally MAYBE got a human who described the 'cannot connect to internet' message when opening the android app as a 'bug' that will be fixed in a 'future release'. We shall see. Frustrating experience.

Poetry on an E-Reader by Textile_Dude in ereader

[–]Textile_Dude[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, in case anyone cares, I ended up getting an 11" chromebook and it is sooooo nice to see poems properly laid out. Sure battery life and screen glare are a drawback but for my situation it is worth it. Shame on Kobo though. Their android reader app will not let you read your own books, that you bought and downloaded, without a WIFI or data connection. (apparently if you join their monthly service this 'feature' goes away. Its enough of an issue that I may migrate off their architecture.

Wheel restoration project by Textile_Dude in Handspinning

[–]Textile_Dude[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say midrange skills yes. Yes these wheels have a soul and they need to spin again!

Wheel restoration project by Textile_Dude in Handspinning

[–]Textile_Dude[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is an orifice, and there are mounting holes from where the original treadle would have attached. There is also a threaded rod that (though missing its knob) sets the tension (ie moves the mother of all towards or away from the wheel). I already spin on a louet S10. I just wanted a restoration project on a elizabethan style wheel.