Sunday, April 01, 2007

Boundweave Progress

Not quite sure what happened to March! Oh, that's right, I was knitting. Here's my pitiful progress on the boundweave project I started in January. Boundweave does weave more slowly but I think I was more enthralled with the speedy progress of my Faroe Vine cardigan** and, of course, progress only comes when one actually sits at the loom and weaves!





I finally finished the first piece, enough for a small purse.



But the bright primary colors were just not doing anything for me. I didn't have any other 5/2 around but I made do by doubling some 10/2 for a few new colors. My daughter is a cross stitch junkie so I tagged along on a trip and found these.



But if I wanted a more unified piece I was going to have to order more yarn. I love The Mannings! When I finally got around to ordering it was after 5 on Wednesday, they shipped Thursday, and it was at my door on Friday.



I've colored in a few more designs and should find time at the loom this week. This is why I need a second floor loom. I've got ideas galore for baby blankets and June 6th will be here before I know it. Unfortunately that pesky pool table stands in my way!

**The Faroe Vine cardigan has been stalled for the last two weeks as I waited for spring break and a big chunk of time to cut the steek and add the front edgings. I was planning on tomorrow but 76° weather and a messy, neglected garden could tempt me to go outside.

12 comments:

  1. I wondered what had happened to you! Glad to see posting again.

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  2. Nice colors! Never enough choices, eh?

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  3. Nice! I can't wait to see the second piece with the new colors.
    I's pouring down rain with thunder here north of you. Let's hope the morning brings garden weather for you.

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  4. Boundweave might be slow, but it sure looks worth the effort. I love it!

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  5. OH! I see my problem now - you actually have to sit at the loom and weave to get anything done. Duly noted. :)
    Yours looks good - even if progress is slow on it. Maybe you'll have more time with spring break??

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  6. Nice weaving. I like the primary colors just fine. ;-) Enjoy the warm sunshine today, and garden a little for gardenless me.

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  7. Your boundweave is gorgeous!. i ove the colors they are so vibrant.

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  8. Yes, boundweave is slow, but it will outlast our great-grandchildren and still be beautiful! Splendid stuff --- really looks nice.

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  9. I LOVE the boundwoven piece! I am taking weeks to get a simple plain weave warp on the loom, for the beginning of a set of plain weave variation samples. But I have my boundweave books, just WAITING for their chance!

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  10. Wow! That is equisite! Those colors might feel tired to you right now, but they look awesome to the unititiated.

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  11. I love the colors you ordered from the Mannings! Can't wait to see them on the loom.

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