Month: November 2021

Autumn inspiration

November 22, 2021 / Cissi_555

I finished off this last belt in record time. Only one week from set-up to completion. I drafted alot of new designs these last months and now I got the chance to try some of them. In addition to the moose and birds, I am quite fond of my pack of dogs, with 3 puppies in tow. I think I will extend it and make more next time.

Then we have another family, but not sure if it is birds or possibly dinosaurs. I like them as well, expecially the bulky bodies.

The complete belt:

Here are some more design elements. I will add some of the turning patterns to the design page.

Sneak preview…

November 18, 2021 / Cissi_555

I started a new belt, and this time I really love how the colors come together. I am also trying some new designs of animals, real or imaginary.

I am happy to present you my elk/moose couple!

I am still quite fond of various leaves and how they can be combined with swirles and other elements.

Then of course some more birds, the variations seem endless…

I will add turning schemes to the design page soon.

Happy weaving!

It is what it is…

November 12, 2021 / Cissi_555

I finished a belt today, but I feel a bit disappointed, as it is not as I expected it to be. It is still ok, but the colors didn’t turn out as I wanted and I tried to fit in too many new designs in one piece. The results is cluttered and not as I had hoped.

But I am quite happy about some of the new designs thought, and especially the “Gruyere birds”. I looked at the Gruyere bird while eating some (Gruyere) cheese, and I decided that I wanted to try a woven version. It is not an exact match, but not too far off either.

I am also quite fond of my “Elks” or “Deers”. Not sure yet which one it is.

I also did some new versions of my Baby dragons. I think they are quite cute.

The threading was done like this:

That’s all for now. Please let me know if you have some comments, or if you are interested in some of the other turning patterns.

Have a great week-end!

New page with yarns and looms.

November 9, 2021 / Cissi_555

I created a new page called Resources

There I added some tips on yarns and books that I like (I live in Switzerland, so mainly from Europe). I also added some photos and comments of the looms I use. I have made my favorite loom myself and I am not exactly the handy type with wood, so it is not difficult.

I also added a video on how to read my designs to my page with Designs. Please feel free to check it out.

I am also working on a new belt, with some new designs. However, I will wait until it is finished to show you. Also, I am not super happy how the colors turned out. Sometimes it seem like a good mix when you look at the yarn balls, but combined, it’s too dark or too bright or too… something!! Ok, I will add a sneak preview to the top of the post.