Episode 2: Painted Warps (with Mollie Freeman)
The April Fool's episode. I introduce the virtual WeaveCast guild, discuss a painted-warp sample swatch, interview talented fiber artist Mollie Freeman, play the soon to be classic hit "Painted Warp" as performed by Dave of Chub Creek, describe a shearing gone hilariously awry, and air a Canadian folk song performed by the group Straw Into Gold, founded by Nandine Saunders, The Singing Weaver. All the great weaving content you crave, with just a touch of whimsey...
Reference Links (mentioned during the show)- Join the WeaveCast Virtual Guild
- Nadine Saunders
- Laura Fry
- Yarn Barn
- Warp Painting Video
- Sara Lamb
- Chub Creek
- Straw Into Gold ("The Weaver," from the Straw Into Gold album)
posted by Syne Mitchell at 4:39 AM
19 Comments:
You know, I saw the sheep image, and it just didn't register that there was anything wrong. At first glance they look much like the woebegon creatures dotting the hillsides of Wales. Upon closer inspection, however...
::ahem::
I've passed your URL to all my friends currently employed in Death Management (aka sheep ownership) who will love your first shearing account. While I applaud your DIY attitude, I think this may be a case where you want to GIS (Get Someone In!).
Great episode. Painted Warp is destined to become a classic.
Wow! When I listened to your blog, I thought- how bad can it be? I body clip my horses in about 3-4 hours each...
WOW! Diabolical, missy! From the horse-view, bribery works best...maybe food? Don't let the clippers get hot as it will irritate the animal. Maybe you could watch a local shearer and get a few tips and tricks?
Good luck!
Hi Carrie,
Thanks for the comment. They are wiley critters. Today I got Mousa the rest of the way clipped (PMS has it's advantages.) And will start on Lola on the 'morrow. But, yes, a shearing class is in my future. There's nothing like hands-on instruction.
All best,
-Syne
I love your podcast. I've just started weaving on a rigid heddle loom.
Can we see pictures of your scarf samples?
Thanks.
I am a new weaver, still warping a 4-harness for my first project, and I love your podcast. Is there a subscription tab I've missed somewhere? I am trying to figure out how to get your podcast on my iPod -- so far I have been listening on the computer.A
KnitLu:
What a great idea! I've just uploaded images of the painted warp and Kai's baby blanket. Clicking on the images in the blog will bring up a larger image in a separate window.
Rob:
Welcome to weaving! The link to subscribe is the third item down on the right-hand-side, an orange icon followed by the link "Subscribe to WeaveCast." Clicking that should get the job done. If not, you can go to my feedburner page directly to subscribe to iTunes: http://feeds.feedburner.com/WeavecastAPodcastForHandweavers
Or you can look WeaveCast up in the iTunes music store.
Let me know if you have problems!
You know, they usually have a shearing class at Black Sheep (http://www.blacksheepgathering.org/). It's also a great place to generally hang out with sheep and fondle wool.
Good luck with Lola!
Nancy:
I sent in my registration for the BSG shearing class on the first possible day--so I hope I got in! Went to BSG last year. Oh so many fibery goodies! I was in fiber-heaven. Perhaps I'll seee you there?
--Syne
If you sent it in the first day, I think you have a good chance.
This will be my third year at BSG. A whole gang of us Bay Area spinners take the train up for the weekend and camp on the fairgrounds. I'll definitely look you up!
You can read about last year's exploits on burrobird's blog here.
Four of us road together to our guild meeting on Saturday and I took my iPod broadcaster in the car so we could listen to your episode on way home. One of our group is taking a workshop in two weeks from Molly. But two of us also raise Shetlands and have struggled with shearing "issues" this spring. We howled at your shearing woes. No - we howled *with* you at your shearing woes. Great episode, yet again!
Sharon
Oops - I'm embarrassed. Make that rode, not road. You'd think I was born in a barn. Sharon
Hey, I got to go on a road trip! I love road trips, even by proxy. Thanks for sharing that story!
:>
--Syne
Hey, I'm subscribed! Can't wait to hear about the painted warps and that poor moth-eaten sheep. But I am surprised at how long it takes iTunes to download Episode 2.
I'm new to podcasts but have been a weaver for a while now and I love this idea of weaving podcasts ! I'm looking forward to listening to all your podcasts.
Wonderful episode. I listened to it after completing my 4-week into to 4-harness weaving class. I was struck during class at how beautiful the warp looks once it is tied on, tensioned and waiting for the weaver. Soon I want to try painting a warp. I was also very interested in hearing an experienced weaver talk about concentrating on one form or technique... I had decided to do that in an effort to design my own path into the huge world of weaving.
Sue B: Welecome! I hope you enjoy the latest episode. :>
Rob: I know what you mean about the beauty of a warped loom. Recently I found myself pickinf warp colors based on what would look good on the loom. (Does this go with honey maple?) LOL
Syne, thanks so much for this episode.
In 2004, I bought the Kromski Harp as an introduction to weaving....Little did I know that my daughter was already on her way. The loom has languished for a good 2 years in my house, although I have done a sample to play with the effects of plain weave on various materials.
But I have to say that the thing I wanna try, is painted warp! and I have a TON of cotton perle that would be perfect for the dyeing!
anyway, thanks for Weavecast, and get warped girl!
Ceallach:
I'm glad you liked the episode. Painted warps are one of my favorite techniques--and a great thing to do an a rigid heddle or two-shaft loom. :>
--Syne
Hi, I just found your podcast recently and listening to your shearing experience I just wanted to say I sympathize. 50 pounds sounds like plenty! When I had a Shih Tzu I gave up on keeping him clipped, I took him to a groomer rather than wrangling his little 15lb squirmy squiggly whiney self.
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