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Jan 10 2010

A blanket for Casey – Complete!

Published by curiousweaver at 5:35 pm under Handweaving

Thanks to all who have offered such helpful and generous advice on my fly shuttle woes. I know I’ll get it going, but in the meantime I’ve finished the blanket that I was strugglying to weave just in time for the birth of my newest neice – Casey Eve – yay!

A nice blanket ribbon trim finished it off nicely and I’m really happy with it.

11 responses so far

11 Responses to “A blanket for Casey – Complete!”

# Lesleyon 10 Jan 2010 at 9:42 pm

Wow. You would have to be happy with it – it is beautiful. I love the weave pattern and the colour palette.
# Dave Danielson 11 Jan 2010 at 2:36 am

Wow, that is just so beautiful! The combination of color and pattern are perfection. Nice finishing of the edging and the label.
Congrats on the new niece!
# KathyNon 11 Jan 2010 at 3:01 am

What weaving pattern did you use? I love the triangles, with color changes!
# Lauraon 11 Jan 2010 at 4:56 am

Looks gorgeous.

Cheers!
Laura
# Jessicaon 11 Jan 2010 at 10:34 am

Oh, Wow! The blanket is beautiful! Congratulations on getting it done it time for the new arrival!
# Charlotteon 11 Jan 2010 at 11:04 pm

Wow what a lovely blanket! It’s very cheery
# Sandra Rudeon 12 Jan 2010 at 1:00 pm

What a lovely blanket! Love the colors and design. I’m sure your niece will treasure it even after she outgrows it.
# Callyon 12 Jan 2010 at 11:22 pm

Wow, would you be my auntie please?? Casey Eve is a very lucky niece!
# Marthaon 15 Jan 2010 at 11:45 am

When I have trouble with the fly shuttle not going all the way across it can be I’m weaving too far before advancing and the shed is not open enough for the shuttle to pass without dragging. OR
I’ve not wound the bobbin properly and the yarn is not flowing off the end feed bobbin freely enough creating drag and unwanted draw in at the selvage (check if there is an adjustable tension device on your shuttle). OR
I’m not sure the rubber band is doing much – make sure that little wood piece slides freely in the tracks.
Maybe something is off in the angles of the cord tie up or cord length and that would be something for your loom manufacturer hot line – we can’t see the tie up on the video. Seems like they would be more than willing to advise you as your struggles are being viewed by a lot of weavers and potential customers.

Fly shuttles are great. I hope you get yours cooking soon!

I have identified so much with many of your comments, issues and humor .
You are an awesome inspiration to weavers all over the world!! Thanks
# Lynneon 25 Jan 2010 at 1:11 am

COVET!

this blanket will be treasured for ever and ever and ever!
and the weaving tale will be infamous in the family lore.
stunning – as usual.
# textil.hantverkon 19 Feb 2010 at 9:10 am

Thank you for linking to my video on fly shuttle weaving.
If you still need some advice – please get in touch.