I've started 2026 with a big sigh of relief: I was able to begin and complete a tapestry within two months! Although I was nervous about the way the design was progressing as I wove (because once again I hadn't planned the image completely and so had to make modifications along the way), I'm pleased with the result.
The tapestry is 36" x 24.5" and woven at 8 epi with two-fold of wool. The warp is 12/9 cotton seine twine.
I began weaving in late November after the Ruthie loom went to live in Minnesota with Emily. This is the first tapestry I've woven on the loom I purchased from a friend a few years ago. I liked using the loom quite a lot although the image can be seen less as I weave because of it being wound onto the cloth beam.
Completing the weaving of a tapestry isn't the final step. Next, I need to clip weft ends at the back and do a warp finishing and determine the hanging method. All of that usually takes awhile and I usually do it in stages over several days. I put the tapestry on a table and turn on podcasts or music and get to work. Somewhat boring task but it's part of the whole process.
Here's the 2025 tapestry diary laid out on the table for finishing currently:
I have a class coming in early March at the Folk School to which I now need to turn my attention. But I want to put a new warp on this loom before long. Maybe the next new tapestry will be a few months away!
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