So, here I sit on March 25th (how’d THAT<\/b>\u00a0happen?) and it’s time to be vocal about stuff for the next three months. \u00a0My\u00a0lackadaisical\u00a0progress so far isn’t something I want to continue. \u00a0That said, now that there’s a bit more routine in my life, I’m hopeful for better progress on all fronts.<\/p>\n
Top on the list is my article\/project work for Jacey. \u00a0I’ve already spun up 2oz of BFL for warp, even though my original thought was to use millspun for warp, and it’s possible that the singles will be done by the middle of next week. \u00a0That means plying by the end of next week and I can, possibly be weaving by the end of the month. \u00a0That puts me on track to be done in time for the submission, which is due June 1. \u00a0By no means a cake walk, but I do have sufficient millspun as a fallback in case the BFL doesn’t work as planned. \u00a0Cautious optimism!<\/p>\n
Assuming I’m able to get my vest done in relatively short order, I’m going to start thinking about the next round of fabric. \u00a0Recently, I’d been thinking about linen. \u00a0I’ve not woven with it before and I like the notion of trying to come up with something that will take advantage of it’s more wonderful qualities. \u00a0Phreadde (I think) shared some pictures of an unstructured shirt that was appealing – and the muslin would be quick and easy to make. \u00a0Regardless, something with linen, perhaps with that linen\/silk along for the ride. \u00a0I’m going to give myself permission to do something other than a vest, but linen will be the theme.<\/p>\n
I’d also like to get another whack of fabric done so that I can make another shirt. \u00a020\/2 cotton (I’ve got loads), something with stripes, and maybe a hint of color. \u00a0I do like the shirt I made, but I’d like it to have a more traditional collar\/neckline. \u00a0Jeane and I did a pattern workup for this back in December and I need to follow through on it.<\/p>\n
Separately, dishtowels. \u00a0Lots and lots of dishtowels. \u00a0It’s not too early to be thinking about getting the booth stocked for September. \u00a0I put a 16 yard warp on the Gilmore on Saturday and the first four towels are already done. \u00a0By the way, Sara, the anti-spin kit is BRILLIANT. \u00a0All that remains to be updated is swapping out the perished foam under the jacks. \u00a0They stick just a wee bit so that’s likely on the list once this warp is done.<\/p>\n
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So, here I sit on March 25th (how’d THAT\u00a0happen?) and it’s time to be vocal about stuff for the next three months. \u00a0My\u00a0lackadaisical\u00a0progress so far isn’t something I want to continue. \u00a0That said, now that there’s a bit more routine … Continue reading