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19/3/2020

During the current shutdown of group activities, this blog has been set up to keep us all in touch with the world of weaving! Feel free to comment!

9 Comments

Stephen Brown

5/4/2020 04:26:47 pm

Thanks very much for setting the blog up Kelvin. Content will follow! Stephen

Pat Popkin

10/4/2020 11:58:05 am

What a great idea. I hope to have something to contribute when I've finished planting potatoes etc. Meanwhile I hope everyone is ok.
Pat

Steve

10/4/2020 12:08:22 pm

Thanks Pat. Hopefully there will be another project next week. If you would like to send projects in you are doing, send them to me by email and Kelvin will work his magic. The weaving group individuals seem fine and are coping, thanks

Pat

8/7/2020 12:20:42 pm

Hi Steve,
I hope you are well? Quick question-Is it a good idea to 'finish' the wood of a new loom before putting it together to use?
Thanks,
Pat

Steve

8/7/2020 03:50:49 pm

Hi Pat, Yes I’m well, hope you are OK as well. Personally I wouldn’t myself. If it is an Ashford loom they are made of Southern beech, a hardwood which changes colour over the years to a lovely honey golden colour. I’m not sure about other makes, but generally people let the patina of the wood show. You can use a Clear finishing wax if you like if you wish to treat it.Happy weaving! Best wishes, Steve

Pat

9/7/2020 09:49:46 am

Ah, thanks Steve, that's interesting.
Best wishes,
Pat

Pat link

10/11/2020 02:45:20 pm

Hi Stephen,
I have finished the scarf I began before lockdown 1!
I have washed and dried it, but do I need to press it as well?
Thanks for your help.
Best wishes,
Pat

Stephen brown

17/11/2020 03:46:30 pm

Hi Pat,
Well done! The time for Christmas presents has arrived!
As to pressing the scarf I usually wash it and let it dry flat. However, if you wish to press more use a teatowel under the steam iron and gently apply pressure.
Have fun!
What's your next project?

Best wishes

Steve

Pat Popkin

24/11/2020 09:57:23 am

Thanks Steve, I have learned so much making it, and I shall start wearing it when the weather decides to be a bit cooler.
Not sure about my next project...perhaps about different patterns/techniques?
Best wishes,
Pat

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