I have warped 3 looms today – my aching back!!
And, today, we moved three looms to the classroom, one of which I warped last week.
And the third loom warped today. This loom belongs to one of my students, so she has the added bonus of learning how to weaving on the loom she will be using quite a while. As you can see, this loom has some, make-shift parts, but they don’t interfere with the weaving at all. This loom is a Dorset loom, so if any of you know anything about Dorset looms and the company who made (makes?) them, please let me know.
Technically, you can see all four looms in this photo,…
…but here is a better look at the first two. In this class, there is a Wolf Pup, two Harrisville Design looms (one about 30 years younger than the other), and the Dorset. I would like to purchase a couple of good, used Wolf Pups to add to my workshop loom collection for future workshops. Eventually, I’d like to have a full class of seven students without having to beg, borrow and nearly steal other people’s looms to have enough.
And, then there is the beautiful, cherry, 4-harness, 60″ wide Norwood I own halfsies with Susan. Sometime after the New Year, I intend to get it set up and weave some blankets on it. Then, of course, it, too, can be used to teach students how to weave.
Just a few more items to finish up and I’ll be ready for the workshop beginning Friday morning.
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:39 am
Three looms in one day? You deserve an award for that!
I do know about Dorset looms. A little at least. I know that all the older weavers I know thought they are one of the best looms ever made, and that the company went out of business awhile back.
I need a transportable workshop loom myself and would love to have one, but once folks get their hands on one, they keep them.
I like your new blog look too.
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:07 am
Wow, what an inviting room! Sympathy about the aching back-just warping one loom is a killer! Happy preparations!
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:26 pm
That’s amazing, three looms warped in one day. It makes my back ache just thinking about it. That studio looks so inviting.
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:55 am
I have a Dorset. I’m not sure where it came from because it was purchased through our fiber guild. I’m almost sure they aren’t being made anymore. Like Leigh mention they are great for workshops and demonstrations. Not to many floor looms can be folded up and then picked up and loaded into a vehicle without any help. Light weight and easy to use.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Thanks for stopping by my blog….I just made it to yours. I love the color coordinated supplies for each student. I also want to have a half dozen wolf pups for classes.
Do you warp the looms for them?
And where in Indiana are you??
love your blog, I will be back.
February 15th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Today I brought home a Dorset Loom that my mom had used years ago. While looking through her weaving books I found the original paper work for her loom. Looks like she purchased it in 1964 for $87.50 from F.C. Wood, Manchester VT. Don’t know if that helps -
April 5th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
I have a Dorset by F. C. Wood. Love to know more about Mr. Wood and my loom
June 29th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Hi, Benita
I’m looking for gear for a Dorset folding floor loom. Any suggestions about where I could find one, please?
Thank you!