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

 

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)

 

 

Weaving on Rings and Hoops, by Lynn Paulin (Author)

 

 

The Technique of Teneriffe Lace, by Alexandra Stillwell (Author)

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 the Wish List all About?

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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!



A Little of This-N-That and FIBERYGOODNESS!

Just a quick blog post today, to share a little bit of This--- a-a-and, a bit of little That.

 

First off I really want to say Thank you, again, to Everyone who visits my studio blog here. Thank You for all your Pins to Pinterest, and to those who took the time to recommend my blog to Google.

 

If you have found any of my posts helpful, take one extra moment to click G+ to Recommend this on Google, so that others can more easily find their way here as well. And, if you haven't already done so, you are more than welcome to add HeartSong Studio to your Google+ circles and/or make sure you Join This Site for update notifications.

 

Next? I'm working to make this space as user- and social media-friendly as possible, and have been working on the contents of the Side Bar. If you scroll through, anyone new here might find the most Popular Posts -- of the Last 30 Days, helpful.  

 

A few months ago, I added Fiber Favorites [my favorite artisan and fiber artist shops (have more to add, so---  I do not consider this list complete; just yet.)], My Blog List, and just recently--- the new global Visitor feature. I love seeing who all stops by from around the world.

 

New [as of today], is the Follow Me to Pinterest widget.  I've numerous boards on subjects such as Weaving, Circular Weaving, Spinning, Fiber Preparation, Knitting, Crochet, Rug Making, Darning, Homesteading, Gardening, Food Stuffs, etc. The Artisan and Craft-related boards are filled not only with examples of the end results-- I've worked hard to build libraries to include techniques, tools, tutorials, and videos. I hope you will join me there.  

Over this past weekend I created the Spool Knitting board.  This one will come in handy for an upcoming post I'm currently working on. It's a follow up to, or sister post, if you will, to the Vintage Bobbin Knitting Spool, updated back in June. ----[NOTE: I will be making corrections to this post soon. This is a Textile Mill Spool, and for some unknown reason, I had "Bobbin" stuck in my brain matter the whole time I drafted out this post. So--- Corrections Pending.]  

Though I am not on there with any degree of regularly, you can find me on Twitter as well.  I always include a Tweet when I post a new update. So, stop by for a Follow.

 

Click to go to HeartSong Studio Facebook Community Page

But most important--- If you have not already done so [I've Welcomed so many new Likes to my Community Page this year], join me over on my studio page on Facebook, where I post most often.  I share Status Updates, and photos of WIPs, etc., long before I get a particular project written up and shared here. And, you can find out ju-u-ust a little bit more about my Fossil Weaving over there.  I also just introduced a new feature recently, HeartSong Studio Tips.

Today's status update included a Declaration of Intent!

While I am currently in Sewing Mode [what with mending and up-cycling desperately needing my attention], I'm spending this week getting ready to participate in this year's Tour de Fleece. 

I am rider No. 42, on Team Nevermore Forevermore! And, while I am by no means a production spinner, I have a few ideas I want to work on, and will be posting my efforts on Facebook throughout the tour---beginning July 4th, and running until July 26th.

SPECIAL NOTE: Cheering from the sidelines is encouraged.  And, would be most welcomed. (~:

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Now, for the really FUN News!

 

It's FIBERYGOODNESS TIME---- Again.

Yesterday Suzy Brown [of WoolWench Handspun Yarns] teased us [Journey to the Golden Fleece members] with the following graphic.  We knew not exactly what it is; but, there were likely a few felines what were about to keel over from kill-worthy curiosity!

Natalie Redding [Namaste Farms] joined the last round; presenting what I understand to have been remarkable live video Hand Dyeing classes.  Her sessions filled up quickly, as Natalie has that kind of reputation. She is VERY GOOD at what she does!

Then, this morning came the official New FiberyGoodness Course announcement, of Suzy Brown's and Arlene Thayer's [Spin Artiste]: Sketch Spin Scribe.  It is described as "a seven part creative journey for fiber artists."  This is about Yarn Design.

One sweet little phenomenon that came out of the previous rounds of Journey to the Golden Fleece, was Circle Weaving. This course offers a beautiful crafted opportunity to become a Fiber Archivist, and create and bind your own Heirloom Book. [I knew it was going to be something I couldn't afford, but would likely really want! (~: ]

And as before, there will be modules and a fair amount of time to complete each yarn. There will be step by step instructions, and as always--- a wealth of support.

SO!!!! If you've any interest, whatsoever, in learning more about the artistic side of Hand Spinning and Yarn Design, NOW IS THE TIME TO ENROLL!

For now---- Everyone is welcome to join the Journey to the Golden Fleece's 
FIBERY GOODNESS Facebook group.  It's still a Public Group, filled with Fiberholics from around the world. Just stop by and say, "Hello!"

SPECIAL NOTE: Today is would be a very good day to join the group; as there is a "Hunt" afoot.  One that could financially--- be very beneficial!

OH, and--- There's a FibeyGoodness Tour de Fleece group this year.  I'm spinning for them as well!  I've got my goals set. Now, I just need to gear up.
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What's Next?

I was in Re-Org Mode for most of last week.  I needed to clear off my Sewing Tables so that I could refocus some time for sewing.  What's sitting on my Type Setter's desk at the moment, pretty much all has to do with what I'm working on; weaving-wise. I've got two warpings that I need to set up and photograph for upcoming blog posts.

Plus, I need to finish up Part One of my Spring Weaving; still on my small, and custom-painted [by Suzy Brown] Majacraft Loom.
And, what on Earth could that vinyl tubing have to do with anything Weaving? Well--- You are NOT going to FIND OUT today! (~:

There is also a little diversion that I'm looking forward to sharing with everyone.  I'm waiting for something very special to show up in my mailbox. It's coming from Florida.  Once it arrives, I can finish setting up the photos I need to show a special Hand Ginning technique.

Until then---
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Bye for now, and Blessings~

And Happy Weaving!

General Topics & Fibery Goodness Update

I've been pulling a few blog-related features together here, and updated the side bar to include [along with the Language Translator], the Subscribe To: widget, and Popular Posts. I'm also in the process of building a Blog Roll; all in an effort to make this blog more socially friendly.  Let me know if there is anything in particular, you would like to see.

Unfortunately, the next update-- the pending Denser Warping series Warping Option No. 1, is temporarily on hold. I've been jumping around from project to project, here of late---- getting somewhat sidetracked from completing the last Draft folder post.  This will remedied soon.  I Promise.  

That said, I trust you will appreciate how I DID get sidetracked. (~: And will look forward to the information that I can eventually share on the following topics.

One of the projects that has me waylaid, is the [eventual] GiveAway Project; for getting more Likes to my HeartSong Studio Facebook page. Weaving began last week. But, I will need to re-determine though the Number of Likes it will take. Which is good thing, actually; because the Likes on my page, are continuing to grow. Thank you all so much! I just can't move as fast, or multi-task like I used to; but--- more about the GiveAway soon, as well.

While I was working on the new companion tutorial, Centered or Offset [which relates back to the pending update], I had a major brainstorm. It's one of those ideas that makes you drop everything else you're doing, so you can focus, solely, on getting it down.  And I am in love with this new project. 

The thing is, I had this particular loom slated for yet another project, and it's been hanging along with several items all tied together--- queued up to make it happen.  So--- I re-e-eally need to get this project finished, so that I can get back to a project I'm pretty sure everyone will enjoy. 

What makes this project rather convenient though, is it may end up working quite well for putting together a subsequent tutorial, that I've already alluded to, to showcase the technique pictured to the left. You can see another example of this, above, as I played with it in the GiveAway Project. 

So, a happy twist of Fate?  Maybe. I like to think so. [That's my story, regardless, and I'm sticking to it. (~; ]


OH!  And what a fun day, when I found THIS in my mailbox!!!! Here is my Majacraft Circle Loom. All the way from New Zealand, and all decorated with Suzy Browns lovely artistry.  I adore Suzy's artwork.   I've not warped it up yet.  Too many other irons in the fire just now.  But, I will find the right project for this loom. Of that I have no Doubt.

I also needed to turn my attention back to my Fibery Goodness module course work.  As I've stated recently on my Facebook studio page, while the spinning of my Module 2 yarn has begun, and I'm currently pulling together different fibers, tools, and add-ins--- the course is not just about spinning.  It's about digging deep, and entertaining certain questions and realities; Past, Present, and Future.

Yesterday's "What if?" work ended up with me in a mood. Because it's one thing to cross out words on a piece of paper. And quite another to cross them out of your heart, and from your mind. Sometimes--- once you delve deep, it has no recourse but to play itself out.
 
And, as I commented earlier today, in the Group Two -- Module Two Thread in Fibery Goodness Golden Fleece Forum, the on-going conversation reminded of one of my favorite go-to quotes:

There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in. ~Graham Greene

Fortunate are the ones who were able to walk right through, and on to the life they had envisioned and dreamed. But, I firmly believe that said door is all-too-often forcibly shut. 

This goes hand-in-hand with my own hard-learned life lesson of never underestimating one determined person's power of persuasion over another. NEVER. It can make finding that door again, quite difficult.  And, it can take a very long time  [if ever for some], to re-open it to one's possibilities.

But!  Everyone's Journey is different.  We all come with different Life Experiences. But, there are also the Likenesses to be discovered or realized; shared; nurtured; and/or built upon. 

See? Told you the course can get Deep! (~: 

Or not. It becomes what you need or want it to be.

All that said aside--- time is drawing near for new enrollment in the Fibery Goodness Journey to the Golden Fleece!

I have it on good authority, that Enrollment for Group Three will be OPEN very soon! 

You can keep up to date, here, by joining the mailing list for the Newletter.

 

 

 

You are also more than welcome to join current course members in the Facebook Journey to the Gold Fleece group. It's a open group. And it's not just solely about Spinning. But--- It is all about Fiber.  Stop by and say, "Hello!"

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In the meantime,

Leave any questions you may have in the Comments. 

Or Facebook Friends can Private Message me.

 

Bye for now, and Blessings~

 

And Happy Weaving!

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