With all this Navajo Churro in my life and spending time learning more about it, I decided to find the best way to use this breed of wool. Well, I found it: Navajo weaving. I came across a very simple and cost-effective resource in a PDF format for building your own. Navajo Style Weaving Loom. The website Weaving in Beauty is where I found the link to the plans last night. I knew right then that I would the Mister would have to make this loom.
For me, the total cost was around $50 at Home Depot for the materials to build it. I might have saved some money by checking what I already had, but I was too excited to look out in the barn. The thrill of having all the materials right away was all I could think of.
So here it is:
The inside measurements are approximately 22.5″ x 30″. One thing I do need is a weft beater, though I bet I could have the Mister make one if I asked. Really nice-like.
And a big thanks to the Mister for taking an hour to build it. It turned out fantastic. Quality time spent together equals a happy Sherrill.
If you’re interested in making a loom and have questions about what I bought, let me know. Just more fiber-fun to share.
Now it’s time for me to learn how to properly weave on it.
Spin & Weave on!
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