weaving away

[KLWeaver]

Hey guys, long time no talk.. Just wanted to show off some of the goodies that have been keeping me busy and inside during this cold cold winter!

I spend about 2 to 8 hours daily on weaving and sewing. I find it has become a wonderful habit and brought me lots of joy!

 

[BillinOregon]

Very nice work! I have played with an Inkle loom I built, but don't seem to have a knack for fiber arts. Come to think of it, I don't have a knack for much of anything.

:redface:

 

[mzloder]

Very nice work, I can't wait to get my loom built!

 

[Tallswife]

Very nice! love the colors!

 

[smo]

Looks good :thumbsup:

 

[Silky921]

Looks good on this end.

Also looks like there are different color schemes for different regions/personalities. I see SE US type colors, and also FIW colors.

I could also just be crazy. Probably definitely crazy.

 

[KLWeaver]

Have you met your mother? You're definitely crazy.

 

[coloradoclyde]

Beautiful work....Love the colors. :thumbsup:

Forgot to mention.....I love the bag too..... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[hawkeye2]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: A woven strap really sets off a nice horn or bag and they are comfortable too.

 

[KLWeaver]

Thanks for all the kind words! I love my new found hobby of weaving and have been super glad to let it supplement my living history hobby haha!

 

[uno676]

I was thinking about trying this. Can you tell me some good references for learning how and what kind of thread or string you use.

 

[ZUG]

Did you make the bag? If so tell me more about it - leather, weight of the leather, stiching on the bag - etc, etc. Love the straps also.

 

[KLWeaver]

My business partner (TravisB) sews the bags and I made the straps.
They are commercially tanned, completely hand stitched, 5-6oz leather and are fully lined. We specifically design them for black powder shooters, so there are a million pockets for everything a BP shooter needs on the inside. We mainly specialize in custom orders but have fun stock bags (like the one pictured).

 

[KLWeaver]

I watched a lot of youtube to get started. There are some very talented weavers out there that make tons of videos.

I use 100% high end cotton or wool. I prefer cotton (better color selection, easier to weave).

 

[pondoro]

What kind of loom do you use?

 

[omarick1948]

Business partner, "supplement my living history" and "orders". Sounds like someone is dropping a hint? ..... :rotf:

 

[KLWeaver]

Not intentionally. It definitely started so I could afford to vous. It just took on a mind of its own.

I use a Schatz inkle loom and also have 2 custom made inkle looms.

 

Not intentionally. It definitely started so I could afford to vous. It just took on a mind of its own.

He means that you are making it clear to the members that you are SELLING your wares. It's a subtle form of advertising. :shake:

 

[bubba.50]

well, I'll give her a totally unsolicited plug. this lovely lady makes a very fine horn strap! :thumbsup: :hatsoff:

 

[KLWeaver]

I'm sorry, I guess I don't know what to do here. Several members know that I weave as a hobby and as part of a business. Should I just say my "friend" instead of business partner? I'm not trying to sell anything and if you notice, I don't sell stuff on the adverts page either. I use this forum for my own knowledge and education, and to see all the other cool stuff people are up to.

I am a loss for what you feel you need me to do?