The blue section at the top is, I think, silk, anyway, it drafted and spun like buttah, just lovely to handle; there will be other blue and purplish shades for the sky area of this landscape. The red and white, which will suggest wildflowers, I spun then plied just enough for this section. And for the section with a bit of sparkle, wheat shining in a breeze, I plied a gold embroidery thread with a Coopworth homespun I'd spun and dyed. I fact, come to think of it, I plied the first four sections, starting at the bottom and working up.
I just thought you'd like to see that it is possible to use both sides of your loom at once, with the one warping. I did this on the sawblade, if you remember, worked a treat. No need to get all organized and warping a second time when the stuff's already there waiting. Unless you really love warping, and I don't know of anyone who really does. I'm being pretty careful to maintain the same width as on the first weaving, to make it a companion piece.
So my new year in art will be about more spinning, and maybe building a couple of spindles. I still need a few little hooks for the top of the ones I made, before I find out if they're working well.
And if you are thinking about new adventures in art, maybe for the first time, go for it! nothing to lose, a lot of fun to gain.
Happy New Year!
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