JUNE MEETING - Weaving Basics and Weft Ikat Preparation

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 In June, our meeting focused on weaving and learning together. Ros guided us in warping a rigid heddle loom. It turned into a communal effort! As we started weaving, one of the warp broke, but everybody flew in to help and find a solution. These heart-warming moments make the guild that much fun.


For the advanced weavers, Ros showed how to prepare a weft for ikat dyeing. Remember to start simple and blocky, with small groups of threads. If you still need to set it up, you can borrow warping posts from the guild! Truthfully you just need 2 pegs to start.

In our July meeting at Abby's farm, it will be our annual "get messy" dyeing-focused day. Abby will have an Indigo vat prepared, but if you're not feeling the blue, feel free to bring along any acid dye stuff to have a play.