but here is the latest from Saori Santa Cruz…
Simone knew she wanted to buy a Saori loom but which model? So she traveled down from Napa and came to try out the models of Saori looms in the studio. Height is very important when weaving and loom seating. use an adjustable bench and keep you knees below your hips as not to cause back issues.We played muscial chairs( looms and benches ) till we got the correct height read more .
We took time out for a saoi Kai (share) another student ,Antoinette ,dropped by as well
swedish adjustable loom benches here
The warping and threading and beaming on sequence is started (so she could take home a compleated wound and threaded warp to hang on her new Saori loom !)
Simone asked how is it different to warp a saori loom? so we started the process while Antoinette wound her new
Saori's unique warping frame here
First threading the reed with the saori cross holder . I love my cross holder because it is so convenient to use , and does not take up a long wide span like lease sticks do.
Antoinette watches and learns ...she will learn winding her own warp this week
Once the reed is threaded we mount the Saori harnesses and threaded harnesses onto the loom
It is so wonderful to thread easily away from the loom… a big time back saver… so easy.
Then she beams on her warp .
she weaves a few inches no threading errors clean sheds !!! … then…..
she is taking off her warp as a saori inside set here she will take it home and be ready to weave in about 10 mins when her loom is assembled!
all done! Great class Simone!
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Spring is here in northern California ! This is our plum tree in full bloom!
and here are my two cotton rayon skinny scarves just off the Saori Piccolo loom to celebrate warmer weather!
VERY versatile long length ,116"!
up in my Etsy shop
A new to spinning student too…
and why she was inspired to learn to spin…...
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And last week I recieved these amazing handwoven and thread embellished wallets , a gift from a freind , and fimo buttons . Thank you mims you are sooo talented I am totally thrilled !
Peaceful weaving, spinning and sewing in the redwoods
jill Nickolene
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