tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537158321255176863.post8762761199406197148..comments2024-03-22T17:30:05.579-07:00Comments on Weaving a Life: Oops...Laura Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06599868570350256631noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537158321255176863.post-18802670808450189602015-06-03T20:01:42.678-07:002015-06-03T20:01:42.678-07:00I put a half hitch around the butt of the pirn. :...I put a half hitch around the butt of the pirn. :)<br /><br />Cheers<br />LauraLaura Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06599868570350256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537158321255176863.post-53574126361381053562015-06-03T18:13:28.303-07:002015-06-03T18:13:28.303-07:00So, Laura, how do you keep the thread from spinnin...So, Laura, how do you keep the thread from spinning off the pirns? That is, how do you 'lock' the thread when you dangle the pirn?Peg Cherrehttp://www.secondwindjewelry.com/jewelry-weaving-blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537158321255176863.post-12280408415720731832015-06-02T17:25:13.705-07:002015-06-02T17:25:13.705-07:00Another thing you can do is use a cone stand or wh...Another thing you can do is use a cone stand or whatever is small enough for your pirns and set them upright under the raddle. Loop the yarn over 4-5 raddle teeth, thread, and weave. The raddle teeth provide enough drag depending on the yarn to tension one warp thread. Set and forget.the Mighty Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830308074619306302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537158321255176863.post-69805820012946979812015-06-02T11:03:47.938-07:002015-06-02T11:03:47.938-07:00If I had cats or other small critters underfoot I&...If I had cats or other small critters underfoot I'd definitely steal Margaret's elegant solution! But I don't so I will take a mini-break after each towel and lower the pirns...if nothing else as a reminder to pay more attention while threading!!!<br /><br />cheers,<br />LauraLaura Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06599868570350256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537158321255176863.post-28884416167266355482015-06-02T07:27:51.353-07:002015-06-02T07:27:51.353-07:00I maintain that the difference between a beginner ...I maintain that the difference between a beginner and an expert is that the expert knows how to fix the (inevitable) mistakes. Sorry about the error, but hurrah for knowing how to fix. <br /><br />And nice solution, Mighty M. That would also solve my problem with dangling pirns, namely four cats!<br /><br />Does my heart good to see you weaving again, Laura. Mistakes and all. Hugs!amyfibrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01089380287307928974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537158321255176863.post-24645063872232312782015-06-01T23:38:10.383-07:002015-06-01T23:38:10.383-07:00Sounds like an elegant solution. :)
cheers,
Laur...Sounds like an elegant solution. :)<br /><br />cheers,<br />LauraLaura Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06599868570350256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-537158321255176863.post-30130273344918127792015-06-01T21:30:32.790-07:002015-06-01T21:30:32.790-07:00Hi Laura,
My handy dandy fix for threading mist...Hi Laura,<br /><br /> My handy dandy fix for threading mistakes where you a lot of warp left to weave is something I "invented" a long time ago. I have a 1/4" steel rod that runs the full length of my loom and it is mounted and" elastic tensioned" with rubber bands running parallel to the raddle, I then wind my repair yarn on sewing machine bobbins and those are slipped onto the rod: stop collar or rubber grommet, sewing machine bobbin, washer spring, washer, stop collar. You move the bobbins where you need them and adjust the spacing with the stop collar. This sounds like a bunch of work to set up, mostly getting the hardware, but ...it is much easier to use compared to dangling pirns. Once threaded in you can weave until the warp is done. Somewhere I have a photo of this. the Mighty Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830308074619306302noreply@blogger.com