My Studio

Now that my children are grown, I have converted a room in my house into a weaving studio!

When I finished my Master's in December 2003, I bought myself a present (although it was late summer 2004 before I actually had it working!). My newest loom is a 64" Glimakra, 12 harness, 14 treadle countermarch loom. Although it is one *serious* bit of equipment that has been a *serious* challenge to make friends with, I am well on my way. My first project - and you can only understand what a real accomplishment this is if you've made the move from a much smaller loom to a large loom - is a set of towels. The pattern is a "decorated twill". Since my prior loom was a 4 harness, 6 treadle LeClerc jack loom, just getting this project on the loom and learning the intricacies of a countermarch loom has been an experience. The treadles swing (and there are twice as many of them!), there's no shuttle race, and verything is tied to everything else with cord that has to be adjusted just so. I'm not complaining - it's been a real thrill! And it will only get better from here!

	My table loom is a Woolhouse "Mimi" 8-harness loom. Click the picture for a more detailed look at this loom. I have thoroughly enjoyed owning this loom. It has travelled to many classes with me. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to purchase a table loom.
I recently took this loom to a rug workshop with Jason Collingwood, and used the overhead beater option that you can see installed on the loom in this picture

My work area also includes projects (such as these color study mats) that double as inspirational "art" and decorate my creative space.
	I do actually have some real weaving art, including this colorful piece made in Mexico and these two looms made from tree branches and twigs.

Making this new loom work for me took some study. I heartily recommend the book published in 2005 (I think) by Joanne Hall entitled

Tying Up the Countermarche Loom. Joanne is truly a master of many things, including weaving with a countermarche loom. You can read more about Joanne and about her book on her website, Elkhorn Mountains Weaving Studio.

Someone is unhappy about this big new thing invading her space! . . .