tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post8478051563644266687..comments2024-03-29T02:12:41.311-07:00Comments on Thrums: Towels and TribulationsSusan http://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-87657876899935052442009-12-07T12:18:03.602-08:002009-12-07T12:18:03.602-08:00Hi Susan - I love the tea towels, my favourite is ...Hi Susan - I love the tea towels, my favourite is the grey weft !<br />They will look great in the new kitchen. I guess you have your colour scheme planned out already !!<br />Dorothylittlegarthlochmabennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-43455214731166537742009-12-04T14:44:19.983-08:002009-12-04T14:44:19.983-08:00Not only does the black make the colors pop it loo...Not only does the black make the colors pop it looks so much richer than the other colors. Very nice!!!bspinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385723696922637454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-22527302992022490362009-12-03T14:46:19.970-08:002009-12-03T14:46:19.970-08:00The tea towels are smashing! I can't wait to ...The tea towels are smashing! I can't wait to see them hanging in your renovated kitchen. It is quite amazing to see how different each weft colour makes the towel. I'm a huge fan of the grey....Lynnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459520887792560982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-20411732657882718492009-12-03T10:35:38.202-08:002009-12-03T10:35:38.202-08:00PS. I just checked their web site and it would see...PS. I just checked their web site and it would seem that they will keep on producing so long as they have inventory of cut parts.<br /><br />Lets hope a buyer appears! Perhaps spread the word?<br /><br />SusanSusan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-86693123068595806202009-12-03T10:24:23.529-08:002009-12-03T10:24:23.529-08:00I posted late last night and woke to all these nic...I posted late last night and woke to all these nice comments...thanks!<br /><br />Texsolv *must* 'ease' as the heddles become easier to shift as they wear in... so why not the cords too?<br />I don't believe that there are discrepancies from the factory as they would be produced with computers running the process. Too precise!<br /><br />DeborahBee: you go right ahead and 'steal' away! I believe that there are virtually no drafts that haven't been used before by some weaver down the ages. If I use a particular draft, I do try to alter it in some way to make it uniquely mine... but is it really?<br /><br />Trapunto: Its been awhile since I visited their web page but it doesn't surpprize me to hear they have moved to a new strategy. They have had the business quietly up for sale for some time. John is a one man operation and he's in his 70's, so one can't fault him for wanting to retire. <br />Before I had the 20+, I had tie up cords under the loom and they worked fine. It was just getting bulky ole me(with creaky joints) under there. The 20+, when set up properly, is wonderful and I knew that in time that a reset would be needed and its time has come. It will be just fine once done... all 384 cords!<br /><br />I'm sorry that in time no more new Woolhouse Tools looms will be made ... they really are beautifully made, easy to use and set up. Perhaps you could get one used in time? <br /><br />SusanSusan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-2753946146103702222009-12-03T09:22:41.035-08:002009-12-03T09:22:41.035-08:00I love the way the color combination looks with bl...I love the way the color combination looks with block twill and bands.<br /><br />You know, I am really glad to hear that texsolv stretches, and I am not just crazy! Back when I could still weave on my Bergman, my frequently used and less frequently used tie up cords seemed different lengths, and I also noticed a difference between old and new texsolv heddles. (Though with the heddles the tigthness of the crochet(?) is also slightly variable, so I wonder if it isn't a matter of tolerances between batches at the factory.)<br /><br />I thought of you when I visited the Woolhouse tools website last week and saw that they are have stopped manufacture now (and are selling off current stock) rather than waiting for a buyer. This seems such a pity to me--and not just because I hoped to get a Gertrude one day.<br /><br />I'm wondering if you had some inconveniences with your Emmatrude even before you tried the new warping method? Enough that your Louet has become your preferred loom? I'm trying to detach myself from the idea that I am missing my chance for my dream loom!Trapuntohttp://trapunto.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-21528395880090882202009-12-03T08:15:55.933-08:002009-12-03T08:15:55.933-08:00The towels are wonderful - I love your color choic...The towels are wonderful - I love your color choice. And don't you just love 2 block twills?Cindie https://www.blogger.com/profile/00417973211775970549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-13142043577149802552009-12-03T07:46:49.273-08:002009-12-03T07:46:49.273-08:00I am desperately trying to get Christmas presents ...I am desperately trying to get Christmas presents finished. I want to make a set of towels in red, white and black (my daughter in laws choice for her kitchen) I love your towels and may steal the idea.... hope yoy don't mind. They look really seasonal as well as smartdeborahbee.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-16727905139269316892009-12-03T06:56:18.443-08:002009-12-03T06:56:18.443-08:00I like the black the best too. Very pretty.I like the black the best too. Very pretty.Restless Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294058981082102869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-28887632477128014842009-12-03T06:37:45.953-08:002009-12-03T06:37:45.953-08:00The towel pattern is really beautiful! Thank you f...The towel pattern is really beautiful! Thank you for showing all the color combinations as well,<br />whan an interresting post.charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536773648371607808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-63909168307286767302009-12-03T06:18:56.581-08:002009-12-03T06:18:56.581-08:00Why look at that! It is December 3rd!
Towels hav...Why look at that! It is December 3rd!<br /><br />Towels have got to be my favorite at the moment and I love those!<br />Aliceladyoftheloomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12714726966959398434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-3423659476408924962009-12-03T05:25:02.365-08:002009-12-03T05:25:02.365-08:00I agree-the black weft makes the best dynamics-who...I agree-the black weft makes the best dynamics-who woulda thought?!Delighted Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289187765260532813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-71169512824567386222009-12-03T04:32:50.278-08:002009-12-03T04:32:50.278-08:00I think I like the gray best!
Boy do I understand...I think I like the gray best!<br /><br />Boy do I understand about not getting as much weaving time in due to house renovations. Our is close to being done, and we hope to get them all done by year end.<br /><br />Good luck on yours, and I must say, I love that pattern for the towels. Visually VERY interesting!!!!Benitahttp://www.basicallybenita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-84141905355798745082009-12-03T03:08:04.764-08:002009-12-03T03:08:04.764-08:00Wow, excuse me while I drool over your towel weavi...Wow, excuse me while I drool over your towel weaving! They are SO smart, and really perfect for the glossy black kitchens you mention. I love the bold colours and the pattern compliments the colours really well. Can't wait to see the next instalment!Charlottehttp://lottiesloomroom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767897696623067165.post-11999466884640124532009-12-03T03:01:04.263-08:002009-12-03T03:01:04.263-08:00The towels look great! (Your kitchen will too!!)
...The towels look great! (Your kitchen will too!!)<br /><br />It's interesting to see what the different colors do. Plus cool to see such a different color scheme with twill blocks. I've seen that structure mostly with bright colors.<br /><br />Have fun!! Good luck with all of the loom tweaking. Good to know about Texsolv actually easing with use.<br /><br />SueLife Looms Largehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522897791564181980noreply@blogger.com