Monday, February 22, 2016

Weaving Upon Circular and Round Looms


Those of you familiar with this blog know that my Journey into Circle Weaving started on a Provo Knifty Knitter Loom.  A good 2 years ago, I purchased a 12" round wooden picture frame. Quite some time later, when I was able to squeeze it into my budget, I picked up a small box of brass finishing nails. This past Autumn--- while it took me a few weeks to accomplish, I hammered in a good many of those little nails, to craft myself a finer gauge Circle Weaving Loom.

While I have a little bit of hand spinning I wish to finish up first, this is likely the next loom upon which I will weave.  There's a Four Seasons theme that's been mulling in my brain. And, I've got a new idea for some bead work on this project, with which I am dying to play.

Suzy Brown's Old Drum Carder Gear
While weaving in the round, circle weaving, or circular weaving [however you wish to define it] is [as I stated a few years back in Leading the Way] nothing new [though many of us can say Suzy Brown (WoolWench Handspun Yarn), breathed new life to into the craft]---some of the looms upon which we can needle weave, definitely are. 

Weavers Young and Old, New and Seasoned, are finding many ways to enjoy this more specialized weaving passion, whether by Metal Craft Rings; CDs; Pizza Box Lids; Hula Hoops;  Wilton Cake Rounds; Embroidery Hoops; Wire Wreath Frames; Bicycle Wheels and Other Parts; or pretty much anything round.

The focus of this post, is to share and link you to the many commercial and/or independently designed looms that are available to us these days. While a few looms listed below are more specialized [for the weaving of tams/berets] others simply reflect charm, artistic flare and/or a simple preference of design. Enjoy!
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Circle Loom, by Rodier Creations


Circular Loom, by Majacraft
 
 
Métier à tisser circulaire [Circular Loom, this is a French site], by LE GEANT DES BEAUX-ARTS 


Métier à tisser circulaire [Circular Loom, this is a French site], by le petit Maunel


Círculo Telar [Circle Weaving Loom, this is a Spanish site], by Hilokune - Estudio Logaro


Tissage Circulaire [Circular Weaving, this is a French site], by Atelier des Bruyeres


Circular Weaving Loom, by Seven Yaks


Circular Loom in Wood, by Gluckskafer and Natural Mom Gear

 
Circle Weaving Looms, by Twill Textile Designs


Grimm's Circular Weaving Frame, by Bella Luna Toys


KK Replacement Looms, by CinDWood Crafts

http://www.cindwoodlooms.com/product/large-round-afghan-loom/
 
Knitting Looms, by Cottage Looms


Kumihimo Disc, by Katerina Collection


Large Circular Weaving Frame, by The Wooden Wagon


Round Knitting Looms, by Boye, Provo, Knifty Knitter, Knit Quick, Martha Stewart, etc.

 
Round Looms [South Africa], by Vaalcraft
 
 
Round Knitting Looms, by The Loom Room
 

Round Weaving Looms, by The Unusual Pear


Weave-a-Round, by Wild Hare Fiber Studio


Weaving Loom, by Quirky Bits-n-Pieces


Wee Looms, by Janda Multimedia

 
Métier à tisser de roué [Wheel Loom, this is a French site], by Felaine
 
Special Note: I could not find a merchandising page or link,
and have a query in regarding any potential purchasing info for this loom.

 
Wooden Loom, by Anastasia Bagena Arxontaki [this is a Greek page], and GAwoodenloom 
 
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SPECIAL NOTE: If you are an Independent Craftsperson, a designer of a new loom for Circle Weaving--- someone whose work I have yet to see, you are invited to provide a link to your product in the Comments.
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Book-related Circle Weaving Resources
 
Weaving Off-Loom [Chapters 5 & 6], by Dona Z. Meilach (Author), Lee Erlin Snow (Author)
 
http://www.amazon.com/Weaving-off-Loom-Dona-Z-Meilach/dp/0809289229/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1456155850&sr=1-1&keywords=off+loom+weaving
 
 
 
The Technique of Teneriffe Lace by Alexandra Stillwell (PDF Download)
 

Teneriffe Lace : designs and instructions Cornell University Library (Books Online)


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Online Resources
 
HeartSong Studio Tutorials and Projects for weaving on Knitting Looms by Laura Abbott [BlogTalkRadio]
Majacraft Resources Check the links for Tutorials for free Downloads, and Videos for helpful Warping and Weaving information by Suzy Brown.
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And, as always, you are more than welcome to join the well-over 1800 members of the Facebook Circle Weaving Group.  You will find a multitude of styles, experience, how-to's, and inspiration.  This group resulted from the very popular, and flagship course of the, FiberyGoodness Spinning Courses, and was launched by Suzy Brown [WoolWench Handspun Yarn]Andrew Poad [Majacraft], and Arlene Thayer [Spin Artiste].
Plus, you are more than welcome to visit me on Pinterest and see the many different styles and examples of Circular Weaving; from all around the world.
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What's Next?

I'm drafting out a All-in-One HeartSong Studio Resource List. And, I am working on completing a few posts that have been sitting way too long in the Draft Folder. Until then,
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Bye for now, and Blessings~
And Happy Weaving!


Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Services Rendered Wish List


I have not always been the most conventional in the way I do things. This idea is no exception. When I started this blog, a few years back, it was my way of Giving Back. Moreover, it has been my pleasure doing so. I've always been somewhat of a teacher at heart, and I created the tutorials found here to help anyone interested in learning--better understand the craft. But most importantly, my Hope was to Inspire.
All lovingly created and graciously shared, I worked hard creating comprehensive visual and written instructions. But--- being Disabled means it takes me considerably longer then it ever used to [prior to ending up on Disability], to photograph, compile, and edit these posts. In addition, being on SSD, and a very limited income, means--- I would sincerely appreciate any donations that would assist with the services I have, and plan to continue rendering.

I did look into providing a PayPal Donations link; but--- [and here is where that 'unconventional' personality trait kicks in]--- In lieu of setting up a PayPal Donations account, I thought I would try a different approach, and provide a link to certain of things I have had on my Amazon.com Wish List for quite some time.

Things like Books I would love to add to my humble Fiber Library; Arts and Craft Supplies for my Art Journaling, Coloring, Spinning and/or Weaving; or maybe some Household Items for better Home Storage and/or Self-Sufficiency.  Things like that.
If you have liked what you found here--- If you have enjoyed my efforts--- I am introducing my Amazon Services Rendered WishList link, as a means of a charitable compensation. 
You can find the logo readily available in the Side Bar, as well as at the close of my instructional tutorials.  That's it for now. I promise I have more projects and tutorials both on the way and in the works.

Until then, 
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Bye for now, and Blessings~
And Happy Weaving!