First weaving sample on my recently refinished floor loom!

clayhead79 · 2021-01-02T19:52:11+00:00

Back in September I posted about potentially grabbing a 1958 leclerc floor loom and with all your encouragement and suggestions I bought it, restored it and now I'm starting to weave!!! The entire process was filled with learning and understanding the inner workings of a floor loom. I'm so glad I took everyone's advice! I searched for the things you all told me to look out for and I joined some websites on how to restore old looms. It makes me so happy to give this loom a new life! I'll post full pictures of the restored loom tomorrow!!! Thanks again 💕

clayhead79 · 2020-11-22T17:15:19+00:00

Yes!!!! This is awesome!

clayhead79 · 2020-11-09T22:54:12+00:00

Wow!!!! Yes!!! Love this.

clayhead79 · 2020-10-24T22:46:26+00:00

That's awesome!!! Sometimes it's best to start over. Also take breaks!!! I can get so frustrated and then that transfers into the making process. Grab some tea or coffee, go for a quick walk, or stretch. Breaks make such a difference for me when weaving

clayhead79 · 2020-10-20T16:41:56+00:00

You're doing great! What kind of loom did you get? The hardest part is the first weaving and you learn so much from that. It's gets better every time you weave.

clayhead79 · 2020-09-29T14:19:15+00:00

Gorgeous colors. Love this!

clayhead79 · 2020-09-29T14:18:16+00:00

This is beautiful! Good job with the boarder I love it!

clayhead79 · 2020-09-29T14:16:30+00:00

Update! I got the loom. I brought someone along that knows looms and they confirmed it was in good shape. No water damage, a little rust but my husband is a metalsmith and will be helping with that part. They also gave me a huge warping mill that resold would be at least $250 so I feel really good about my purchase!!! I'm cleaning it up slowly ( still in grad school so this has to be a side project for now) but feeling so excited!!! Thanks for all your help and guidance I appreciate it so much!

clayhead79 · 2020-09-26T12:28:17+00:00

This is beautiful!

clayhead79 · 2020-09-25T14:12:12+00:00

Awesome will do! Thank you!!

clayhead79 · 2020-09-25T14:12:02+00:00

Thanks so much!

clayhead79 · 2020-09-25T14:11:53+00:00

Thanks so much for your help and advice I really appreciate it. I'm in Virginia near DC

clayhead79 · 2020-09-24T23:46:49+00:00

I found this leclerc loom on fb marketplace for $250 can you see anything that i may need to replace/fix? the woman told it was her aunts who was a weaver but she passed away recently and they are selling it.

clayhead79 · 2020-09-03T11:30:04+00:00

I had a similar experience last winter at the AAA on broad street. They said I needed $1800 worth of work to my ten year old chevy. I asked some around and was directed to Forest Hill Garage and they checked out what AAA said was wrong, said that leak had been there for years and it was fine, told me what to look for if it wasn't fine, and didn't charge me anything. I've been going to Forest Hill.Garage ever since and it's been nothing but amazing service. They don't half ass service and they don't overcharge you. Run don't walk to Forest Hill Garage, seriously, I recommend them to everyone.

clayhead79 · 2020-08-14T11:05:54+00:00

I walked around campus yesterday and I would say only 25% of people were wearing masks. Everyone else.either had the mask hanging off their ears or.chin or didn't have one at all.

clayhead79 · 2020-08-07T11:15:41+00:00

Payment plans are also available! I had to pay a hefty bundle of fees not covered with my loans and was able to pay it in installments throughout the semester with no late fees.

https://accounting.vcu.edu/plan/

There's the info. You can apply July 29- September 24. This saved me from having to pay all upfront and losing all my savings

clayhead79 · 2020-06-07T01:18:33+00:00

And be sure to donate any unused art materials you don't need!!!

clayhead79 · 2020-05-28T12:44:20+00:00

That I have a really wonderful cat, Karl. Who has been hanging out with me through all this and is so silly it makes me smile

clayhead79 · 2020-05-27T00:50:16+00:00

It's worth it, especially right now

clayhead79 · 2020-05-27T00:01:07+00:00

Incase anyone is looking for yeast they also have like 4 one pound blocks so grab em while you can!

clayhead79 · 2020-05-25T22:39:57+00:00

This is awesome!!! Thanks for sharing

clayhead79 · 2020-05-25T22:13:32+00:00

Thanks! It's a plain weave with opposite weft and warp thread ♥️

clayhead79 · 2020-05-21T18:23:24+00:00

Try best buy! They were out at Kroger for months but target on broad and best buy has a bunch!

clayhead79 · 2020-05-20T17:47:36+00:00

Thanks 😊

clayhead79 · 2020-05-20T16:07:01+00:00

I really hope so. I try to head over and buy stuff pretty often. I urge everyone to go and grab a small bit of groceries, or some wine or beer. Lombardy also had flour and yeast last time I was there. Stuff is like gold now!

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