(This post was written in reply to a discussion on the Rug Talk chat list. I don't have pictures yet. Will add images the next time I …
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Newcomb Loom Resources
The Newcomb Studio loom history is available from Theresa Trebon (trebon at comcast dot net).She has the factory ledgers for all the Newcomb …
Shrinking Cotton
Straight from the horse's mouth, figuratively: For the consumer, the best way to shrink any cotton article is to tumble dry. The …
Barn Loom Kit Has Found a Home
***Update: The loom has found a home. I will post pictures when it has been restored and installed in an historic farm not too far from …
Textile Treasures in Siler City, NC
Downtown Siler City, NC, is home to a thriving arts community with an amazing number of resources for textile artists, including weavers, …
ZipSnip Cordless Cutter: NOT for Textile Workers
I bought this cutter because I use a more powerful electric rotary-razor cutter, and the price on the Zip Cut was close to what I pay for …
Sharpie Brush Tip Permanent Markers, a review
The real trick is to think of these "markers" as color delivery systems for substrates that have, historically, been difficult to …
Weaving Guides
About 100' of warp woven to date, and I'm just figuring this out. See the picture: The picture shows the tail end of a rug I just …
Hand tools for the textile studio
I made more than 50 rugs before I found my floor loom on Craig's List, using knitting needles like the ones in the picture below. (I …
There are no “parts” sewing machines
I wanted to write this post a month ago when I first saw the ad on Craig's list: Sewing machine's motor works but the gear is worn out …