I suppose the place to start, in my weaving world, is to introduce my looms.
There are many forms of weaving and many types of looms.
I’ll start with my dream loom, my Swedish Glimarka.
I was quite lucky when a friend emailed me one day with the link to a Craigslist listing. She asked “Isn’t this your dream loom”?
No kidding! The price for this 135cm Glimarka Standard counter balance loom was excellent and it was within driving distance.
Don’t ask how I got it all home in my Civic…
Suffice it to say, part of it went on the roof and was tied down like a mummy.
The previous owner was moving to Florida and wanted her loom to go to a good home- it did!
Her son is an engineer and labeled every single part and where it went. Assembling it was flawless thanks to him.
This loom is the loom I never thought I’d find in my price range. Thanks to Theresa for tipping me off to it and to Jane for letting me adopt it.
I’ve named her Vivian, Viv for short. Vav is the Swedish word for weave and Vivian means life. I celebrate my life in so many ways but
“vaving” on my Viv is one of the best!
More looms to come…
Kathie, that’s a beauty. Can’t wait to see it in person.
Oh, you’ll see it!
I’ll even have it warped so you can play with it.
I’ve always been drawn to the Glimarka and now I know why.
I think it’s that over head beater…
Oooo!! Pretty new site!
Isn’t it nice to get the loom of your dreams?
I can’t wait to see more of your studio(s). I am assuming you have a different space for the fiber stuff and for the illustrator stuff.
I just “Fall” cleaned both studios and I’ll share photos here.
The weaving and illustrating areas are side by side and only separated by a door. I have the whole third floor (aka attic!).
The art studio is finished but the weaving, not so much.
I plan on changing that over the Fall/Winter.
Getting the dream loom is heavenly
My buddy, Dave, sent me over! Welcome to blogland. I am glad he did send me over – I need to meet a few more weavers.
I have a small loom – and I will be putting it together and learning how to use it starting on Thursday. A friend of mine who passed away left me the loom and I am thrilled!!!
Looking forward to dropping by often…I’ll add you to my blog roll –
And, that loom is GORGEOUS!!!!
Hi Sara,
Thanks for checking out my new blog. Isn’t Dave great?! He’s so generous with his time and talent.
That’s wonderful that you inherited a loom from your friend. I’m sure you’ll be thinking of her as you weave on it for the first time.
Yes. my Glimarka really is something. I’m SO lucky!
Take care, Kathie
I would love to see this loom! Maybe we can do a Guild loom tour!
And thanks for linking to me!
Susan
Hi Susan!
I was seriously thinking of a loom tour/ Christmas party this year. It would be so much fun.
I was glad to add your link. Want to represent my NOBO peeps…
Take care, Kathie P.S. I adore my Glimarka. I’m going to buy their band loom this Saturday. Check it out: http://vavstuga.com/store/band.shtml
Welcome! I also found my dream loom on CraigsList! Admired your bag on Benita’s blog-got this link from DaveDaniels……..nice to be connected , isn’t it?!
Thanks for the welcome.
It is nice to have a home on the web!
I owe Craigslist a lot.
I’ve stopped looking for looms though- ran out of room…