Looming

 Leftover Mug Rug after 2 more overshot scarves.

Kind of sad to think this is the last run-through of this very satisfying overshot sequence.   The wonderful 72-step sequence I've come to know and love over the past 2 years.  Soon you'll see the new scarves!

I had a little extra warp and yarn leftover, so I  did a sample, or a mug rug, in addition to the full-length scarves.

I am not ready to cut it off the loom just yet -- not until I have another project ready to go.  An empty loom is a sad sight to behold.    You can't really see the layers of the finished scarves because the slats are covering the ends.  

 

3    8-yard warp chains of 150 (or so) ends each

3/2 unmercerized cotton 

for Bath Towels / Bath Sheets

I did run the cotton warp for the bath towels I want to make ...  Have I mentioned how I LOVE my warping mill?  Total game-changer!     Turns out the 4-shaft version should work well on my loom -- It will only be an inch (or so) shorter than the recommended pattern width.  So I am closer to being ready to cut these overshot scarves off the loom, and warp it with a new project.  ;-)

 

Before Orange Oil Furniture Polish.

After Orange Oil Spa Treatment

In the meantime, I gave my old Kessenich 4-shaft floor loom it's annual spa treatment.  I dusted her off, and polished her up with some orange oil.  She was thirsty!   Smells good, and makes the wood come back to life again!    Next is to oil up the metal moving parts, and soap up the wooden shafts s they slide past each other.