tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56127251358338331202024-02-02T14:17:48.730-08:00The inkle lifeinklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-17347014963578615682013-04-29T20:22:00.002-07:002013-04-29T20:22:43.206-07:00weaving in little fallsThe nearly lost art of weaving has quite a new following in Little Falls. The Little Falls Carnegie Library, a branch of the Great River Regional Library, hosted a weaving program Saturday April 27th, 2013. 16 people were there, and they ALL wove. Some wove a lot, some wove a little, some intend to do more weaving, and some were happy to just weave that amount.<br />
I truly enjoy sharing weaving spinning and other fiber arts with the world at large. There are so many people who have never met someone who weaves and spins, who can create yarn and fabric, and yes, maybe even sew that yarn and fabric to make clothing.<br />
I have a whole slew of photos from that dy. I can't wait for the next weaving class.<br />
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5 looms were already warped. Nomi's can be warped in a matter of minutes.<br />
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Thank goodness, because it took 3 TRIES to get the card looms warped correctly. For each card loom.<br />
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That said. Love the card weaving, can't wait to warp again. And oh yes, I have to warp again for the next program. In April.<br />
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<br />inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-33761522357448804362012-12-11T10:19:00.000-08:002012-12-11T14:15:14.174-08:00fourth day of Christmas WeavingThis day has three name bands. None of the recipients reads this blog, so stealth is not an issue. One more reason that I love my Nomi, the ability to do quantities of 1 - 5 or 6 without feeling that I have wasted a lot of warp.<br />
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<br />inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-16419675194903299842012-12-11T10:17:00.001-08:002012-12-11T14:47:33.459-08:00third day of christmas weavingthis day needs to have santa's vest. True, it is not weaving, but it sucked up a good number of hours that I otherwise would have spent weaving.<br />
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<br />inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-85064565948070576732012-12-07T14:00:00.000-08:002012-12-07T14:00:01.714-08:00second day of Christmas weavingI will have to post my photo after but this one is snowflake bookmarks. sweet. I love baltic 13.inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-37897295774961972852012-12-06T02:28:00.002-08:002012-12-06T02:28:27.365-08:00first day of christmas weavingon the first day of Christmas weaving I finished two nomi projects.<br />
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<br />inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-26287500149085038412012-12-03T21:18:00.002-08:002012-12-03T21:18:40.358-08:00the twelve days of christmas weavingI am setting a goal because, really, I don't have enough to do. I will weave something each day leading up to christmas and post it on the blog.<br />
I hope that this will alleviate two issues: get some weaving done, and get presents finished for the holidays!<br />
Yes, I know that there are 21 days left until Christmas. posting something on 12 of those days may be the best that I can do. I am nothing if not realistic.<br />
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However the brilliant idea was preceded by weeks of 'I got nothin' and completed the axiom 'if it wasn't for the last minute, I would never get anything done'<br />
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My brilliant idea was adding a personal touch to a white chef's hat and apron by adding a lettered inkle band that said 'I heart meat' - it was the prize for meatiest chili in our local chili cook off this past weekend.<br />
My flash of inspiration came at 6:30am, and I had warped for the two color pick-up--that I apparently did not understand-- I wove only a trifle, and, well, blech, so I cut it off at 9:40am. I went home for the cones of yarn, and changed the size of the pattern thread, got back to warp by 10:20, warped up and began to weave. Pick-up. and letters.<br />
Many people walked up to me to ask what I was doing, and I finally got a little terse(the first several conversations went like this)<br />
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An inkle band.<br />
That looks complicated!<br />
It is.<br />
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A prize for the chili cookoff.<br />
You mean today?<br />
Yes.<br />
Right now?<br />
Yes (glance at clock) in 40 minutes.<br />
that's (insert favorite- insane, crazy, ambitious, cool, interesting, amazing)<br />
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<br />inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-5128482914768994362012-10-09T10:26:00.000-07:002012-10-09T10:26:46.316-07:00SwagAround here it has been swag, swag, all the time. And gnomes.<br />
We are prepping for the Minnesota Federation Retreat, this weekend, and for the first time, my daughter is going to join us. She will be a vendor handling her gnomes and buttons, my Nomi looms, Dennis Matter's merino wool roving and felt batts, and Verilette Bell's wool.<br />
I will try to post some of the non-secret swag if possible.<br />
I still want to post a project or two.<br />
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the annual gathering of fiber artists that is federation gives me a chance to weave. more specifically it kicks me into high gear and makes me afraid not to.<br />
State Fair came too quick this year. watch out 2013...<br />
Fall has not been kind this year. spare time is experiencing a major drought.<br />
the holidays.... that may be another story....<br />
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<br />inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-18036825185876074242012-06-26T19:00:00.001-07:002012-06-26T19:00:11.850-07:00lots of weaving, not so much writing.<br />
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I have been weaving patriotic ribbon for a float in a local July 4th parade. There could be as many as 60 people walking along with the float. The ribbons are intended to be worn pinned in place with a small flag pin. I am on my 5th and final warp to make 59 bands. Yes, I can count. I may be one short. I should make an additional band-just to be safe. we will see how soon this one gets done.<br />
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Inkle details-the band is warped with 10/2 perle cotton. the weft is 8/2 or 5/2 perle cotton. Haven't made these for a while, but it is for a very good cause.<br />
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If you make it to the Delano 4th of July Parade, watch for the float, Remembering our Sons and Daughters.inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-66412876580093414312012-02-14T15:31:00.001-08:002012-02-14T15:36:31.447-08:00Happy Valentines Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiNugdc_-eB_YxzjfSz72BPOTobMvO-ZyjsrVrSXE0zbBdJL3fDjjzTdpb3smmGGodIDwzKMLtgDMerTM2n46s8X0RSFFTEZNzTGFHMgjxhi1qTToll3I546D_4nq_aMqVbMZfQVGO8Gyo/s1600/101_0929.JPG"><img style="width: 400px; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709138490602845042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiNugdc_-eB_YxzjfSz72BPOTobMvO-ZyjsrVrSXE0zbBdJL3fDjjzTdpb3smmGGodIDwzKMLtgDMerTM2n46s8X0RSFFTEZNzTGFHMgjxhi1qTToll3I546D_4nq_aMqVbMZfQVGO8Gyo/s400/101_0929.JPG" /></a><br />Heart bookmarks for my small group, my Cubbie Leaders and then some!<br />This is why I love the tiny loom. I can make 5 bookmarks in no time at all, and I could put on a warp for two or three without any trouble. It is much less daunting than warping a larger inkle loom. It just feels more spontaneous.<br /><br />Anyway, Happy Valentines Day all!<br /><br />Naomiinklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-4030297916320745422012-01-17T21:08:00.000-08:002012-01-17T21:11:16.263-08:00bald sheep, brown sheep, and varigated...enough sheep already. I need a sheep photo shop. I have been posing my knitted sheep toys-then looking for the camera.<br />Do I know how to procrastinate or what?<br />Now it is turtle time.inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-65570581693230620512012-01-12T14:59:00.001-08:002012-01-12T15:01:20.751-08:00If All Else Fails, Knit a Sheep<div>Ok. Having convinced myself that I still know how to knit, I am willing to retry the hat. But if it drives me to drink, At least I will have cute cuddly company.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sheep, Sheep I say.</div><div><br /></div><div>And a squishy.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-80497494789115477742012-01-09T13:06:00.000-08:002012-01-09T13:10:37.366-08:00stupid gaugeOK. so NOT ready for prime time. who knew that gauge and needle size and handspun could create the perfect storm of ripitbackagain.<div>I need to weave and remind myself that I am good at something.</div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile back on the ranch...stuffed sheep. one nearly done, one half done, and I think that I am about ready for a new color for my sheep. For Elsa. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm so selfless.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div>inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-12991656134377270472012-01-02T17:29:00.000-08:002012-01-02T17:39:49.298-08:00the hatone size does not fit all. ever. but you can adjust size to fit with a little determination and perseverance. Nearly ready for the photo.inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-71112087413476445622011-12-28T19:39:00.000-08:002012-01-02T17:20:54.878-08:00finished the bag<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVsehrOAQGFh7ijwFpFsw3EcUwJohpCRzRgc6kWyVI7ieD-EA0TpQXm2vC81eDT6BqM2wwND82UyrxLxsxESFc7W0nBbyOwUwgZOAXM475lKDjt_XYR_pEFH3OY5B2ECk-C-tfDu3T-ir/s1600/101_0850.JPG"><img style="width: 400px; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693209443849883842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVsehrOAQGFh7ijwFpFsw3EcUwJohpCRzRgc6kWyVI7ieD-EA0TpQXm2vC81eDT6BqM2wwND82UyrxLxsxESFc7W0nBbyOwUwgZOAXM475lKDjt_XYR_pEFH3OY5B2ECk-C-tfDu3T-ir/s400/101_0850.JPG" /></a><br /><div>one duplicate balloon bag-finished minus the button.<div><br /></div><div>cook. sew. mail.</div><div></div></div>inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-14904784996993373282011-12-26T23:41:00.001-08:002011-12-31T11:13:24.371-08:00the big finishI managed to finish the balloon bag straps and closure. That will have to be enough of a big finish for this year.<br />I also started knitting a hat. I know, what does that have to do with inkle weaving? Well, it is knitted by an inkle weaver. and maybe it will have an inkle woven label.<br />It could happen.inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-75809146415504160212011-12-22T11:24:00.000-08:002011-12-22T11:25:14.076-08:00down to the wireI have an area cleared to weave. that is my best offer. we will see what tonight brings. hopefully finished weaving.inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-40483745098156991032011-12-20T08:59:00.000-08:002011-12-20T09:01:44.243-08:00thinking about weavingDoes thinking about weaving count? If texting while driving is not allowed, I am pretty sure that weaving while driving is also not allowed. <div>Too much driving this week. hopefully soon, I will get more weaving done.</div><div>Til then, I will just think about weaving. </div>inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-18552871357715755782011-12-16T17:36:00.000-08:002012-01-02T17:26:20.523-08:00Oh, the flying monkeys<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9VFhp5uQUsgGFv9cfAOt-ZQzgHqmrU2thKvRImT1qzLsZBKMMRbmlJo074EBaGP3aqb5W0nFNDQhMMAjv43aWJ-4Jt9q-naWs2nZh-9XNVRgCXY1vnwUaPlhgtDDAEZXYta3YqdFW9RC/s1600/101_0846.JPG"><img style="width: 400px; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693210756418249266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9VFhp5uQUsgGFv9cfAOt-ZQzgHqmrU2thKvRImT1qzLsZBKMMRbmlJo074EBaGP3aqb5W0nFNDQhMMAjv43aWJ-4Jt9q-naWs2nZh-9XNVRgCXY1vnwUaPlhgtDDAEZXYta3YqdFW9RC/s400/101_0846.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div><br /></div><div>warping in the dark. done it before. not that hard.</div><div><br /></div><div>warping in the dark with flying monkeys? Not for the faint of heart. (see photo) </div><div><br /></div><div>Went to 'The Wizard of Oz' at the Childrens Theater Company in Minneapolis. always a pleasure, wonderful show. Tried warping during intermission. should maybe have written a pattern draft first... </div><div><br /></div><div>My warp needs one slight adjustment before I can weave. </div><div><br /></div><div>I will add photos as I am able.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then I will weave.</div><div><br /></div><div>nearly done on the first coaster.</div><div>finished the first thrum warp.</div><div>ready to begin weaving for the balloon bag straps.</div><div><br /></div><div>3 down, 30 to go. How many day's 'til Christmas?</div></div>inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5612725135833833120.post-38888800950347226442011-12-11T21:06:00.000-08:002011-12-11T21:12:11.211-08:00made yarn doll angels with 2nd thru 6th grade children-with laryngitis. whispering instructions to non-fiber translators/human megaphones was awesome.<div><br /></div><div>wove in church today. I feel like starting a life list of all the places I have woven. </div><div><br /></div><div>wove on an airplane.</div><div>wove in a tree.</div><div>wove outside.</div><div>wove during a tornado.</div><div>wove in a tent.</div><div>wove while pregnant.</div><div>wove on a roadtrip.</div><div>wove holding a baby.</div><div>wove at the stork house.</div><div>wove in a theater.</div><div>wove at the chiropractors.</div><div>wove while walking.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>now must sleep.</div><div><br /></div><div><wove while="" sleeping=""> </wove></div><div><br /></div><div>not really. but it could happen</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>inklenaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292155432242629861noreply@blogger.com0