closing of another chapter here at dome central... my big rustic clunky floor loom went to a new home. it was given to me in the early 80's when Pam divorced & got rid of about 7 looms. this one was made in Texas many years ago, somehow or other got to Damascus Pioneer Art School in Damascus, OR, and was given to Pam there. so, knowing it was time to move the loom on, i called Becki (who bought my Pat Green big carder last year) to see if i could give her this loom, she said "yes" and came today with a friend and a pickup, and we broke the loom down (taking pictures and marking coding in chalk as we
went along so they'd be able to get it back together), and away it went. and since it's probably been 10 years since any weaving has happened here, and i just sold all the 3 pounds of yarn i'd dyed for a blanket to weave for my son, the time was right. and to make it even sweeter... as soon as i get all the dust and debris vacuumed up from where the loom sat... i will move my sewing there on the balcony, under the skylight and get another long work table, and get serious about making a quilt for Alex-The-Awesome-Grandson!!
the loom...
and a current picture of Meika and Tasha, just because they looked so sweet and angelic. but, do not think for a minute that the bright light behind Tasha's head is anything other than sunlight!! she hasn't quite gotten enough control over her great need to mangle yarn and unspun fiber to deserve a halo. i think sometimes her teeth just itch and she must get a fiber fix in order to be happy! she is a sweet dog, tho, and tries hard not to be overcome by fiber urges. i do still barricade my fiber corner just in case! she will be 3 on march 15, so really should be beyond the puppy chewing stages. the birthday date is one i picked arbitrarily, since street dawgs don't come with birthdates.
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