Weaving A Gem Of A Life

I was SOOOO happy to get this message from mama Catilin: “The ‘new blankie’ has officially been accepted into my son’s life. He now must have both with him all the time, especially at bed time. On top of that, he seems content having only the new blankie if the old one is not around [...]

I finished little Gavin’s custom handwoven security blanket. It’s winging its way to him as we speak. Based on the photo, momma Caitlin thinks it’s just what she wants – handwoven in fine-gauge white cotton with blue windowpane, finished with pale yellow blanket binding on all four sides. She’s going to use [...]

I’m making real progress on weaving Gavin a new security blanket. On Friday I measured the warp
and tied the 390 threads onto the back beam.
On Saturday I threaded all 390 heddles.
Finally by Sunday afternoon I had the reed threaded, too. I’m using every inch of width I have on my little loom [...]

I just got an order for a custom-made handwoven blanket. Gavin fell in love with a blanket that was his mom’s when she was just a baby. According to Caitlin (mom), the blanket was in perfect condition when she passed it on to her new baby.
Gavin has loved it well. Perhaps a [...]