Thursday, February 08, 2007

The Adoption is Final...

We picked up the new baby this afternoon. She's a solid cherry Loomcraft 8-shaft, 12-treadle loom with a 45" weaving width. She has wonderful patina. The loom is c. 1981 and the loom maker, John Post, of Littleton Colorado only makes a few looms each year with each one handcrafted. Mr. Post has been making these beautiful looms for over 35 years and now only sells through Halcyon Yarn.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Or your new adoption is absolutely gorgeous!

vanessa said...

whoohoo! can't wait to see what you weave :-)

Rebecca said...

Wowsers! You are one lucky girl! Can't wait to see your beautiful weaving creations!

AnneB said...

Just gorgeous. Come visit me sometime. Halcyon Yarns is only a few miles away and just think of all the weaving yarn cones you can snatch off the shelves.

Sandra D. said...

It's absolutely beautiful. Never mind that I wouldn't know what to do with it. I love the rug!!

Melissa said...

woot!
That was quick! Aren't you going to have fun with 8 harnesses!

Happy Weaving - Melissa

Anonymous said...

Sure is beautiful! I've caught the weaving bug myself of late, and can totally relate to your excitement! Enjoy...

Cheri Syphrett said...

Terri,

Beautiful loom. I recently purchased one just like it and am now ready to learn to weave!
Have a question... can you send a close-up of the break mechanism? I think something must be missing on mine.
Thank you so much, Cheri
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