Spectrum
Pure light is all colors.
Therefore, it has no hue.
Only when singleness is scattered
Does color appear.
Deng Ming~Dao
Do you remember seeing this loom back in October? I was using it to demonstrate at the Fryeburg Fair. I had finished all but the fringe during that week.
In my effort to destash, I decided that I was going to sell this loom, as I really do not use it very much. However, really wanting the ruana that I had envisioned, I set about getting the second shawl finished before I had to meet the woman that had purchased the loom......which meant I had two days to get the second shawl and the joining finished........eekk! As you can see from the picture, one shawl is done on top of the other shawl, then they are joined to the 1/2 way point and finally the 2 remaining sides bound off.
This is one finished item that definitely needed to be shown on a person to be appreciated. Modeling the front view, much to her dismay as she was in her "spinning" attire (not the same spinning we do...LOL), is my oldest daughter Stacey. The back view is me.
It was hard to weave, holding 3 strands of dark colored yarn, but all in all, I am pleased with how it came out.
It has been a busy few weeks here and promises to get even busier with 2 litters of puppies coming in a few weeks. Stay tuned for my "B" pictures!
The shawl is lovely. Looking forward to puppies!
Posted by: Leslie | Friday, January 20, 2006 at 01:05 PM
So beautiful, the ruana and the lovely daughter! It's refreshing to see something other than knits. Colors I would have chosen, too!
Posted by: Mary Beth | Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 08:54 PM
Gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Rose | Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 08:28 PM
Lovely shawl! Beautiful colors. And yes, let's get to those puppies.
Posted by: Laurie | Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 08:17 PM
What a beautiful shawl!! Puppies...more puppies? Can't wait;-)
Posted by: margene | Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 11:46 AM
Your ruana is lovely! The colors are so calming, I imagine you must love wrapping yourself in them.
Posted by: amanda | Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 11:15 AM
Lovely. Regrets? I admire your work, in both respects, letting the loom free into the wild, and setting the shawl free to be worn.
Posted by: julia fc | Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 10:40 AM
The ruana looks beautiful, Kim. And I can't wait to see new puppies! :)
Posted by: Liz | Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 10:28 AM
Your ruana came out beautiful! I sure do love your work!
Posted by: Spinner Gal | Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 09:21 AM
So very pretty!
Posted by: wool winder | Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 09:16 AM
I Love your projects! Your work is so beautiful. I always learn something new when I visit your site. Thanks!
Posted by: Paula | Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 03:36 AM
Oh no, puppies. Every time you post those cute animal pictures, I squeal until people ask me what's wrong.
The ruana looks gorgeous, I don't really understand what I'm not supposed to ask about. Wasn't it hard to give up that loom after making something so nice on it?
Posted by: Cassie | Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 11:38 PM
OOooooh - puppies! I'm anxious for those pictures!
Posted by: Beth | Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 09:39 PM
Hi, I just wanted to tell you that you make beautiful things. I really like them.
Posted by: Kelli | Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at 09:07 PM