Smarter than string*

Posted by Cheryl on Mar 28 2007 | 3. Weave on Wednesday, The Kitchen Sink

And so, with fear and trepidation, I begin my ascent of ‘Mount Fear,’ words of encouragement echoing in my ear and strengthening my resolve. But, jagged precipes at every turn. A miscalculation leading to ultimate peril on the proverbial rocks below…

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…hang on…

A bit melodramatic? Yep. Actually, it’s a photo of Ireland’s Eye off the coast of Howth in north County Dublin. Took visiting Friends-From-France there yesterday. Lovely day to be by the sea.

Truth be told, though, the rayon warp was begun today. Knew I couldn’t wind it entirely, but got a good start on it by doing a portion. Couldn’t think too much about it or the tremors would start.

What’s done is safely tucked away until the entire warp can be threaded on the loom. Slow and steady, the theme of the day. Took under advisement all the good hints given. Loaded a slipperier-than-fish skein on the swift to keep temporary order. But you can tell the threads are just itching to ‘thwoing’ in every direction, which brings back bad memories…

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Need a third hand periodically, as the thread kinks up on itself in a dreadful manner, much the same way my handspun yarn does with the inevitable overspin…

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But eventually they smooth out in a nice, sleek row…

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…at least for now.

*Post Title Postscript
Thanks to Kristen for reminding me that it’s just string and yes, I am smarter than string, in case there was any doubt.

5 comments

5 Responses to “Smarter than string*”

  1. # Leigh

    Looking good!

    29 Mar 2007 at 2:19 am

  2. # jackie

    lovely start. your patience and fortitude are paying off.

    29 Mar 2007 at 2:27 am

  3. # Sara

    Where there’s a Will, there’s a way.
    (Get it….Will…..???)

    29 Mar 2007 at 6:59 am

  4. # Anne

    Good work. Slow and steady - DEFINITELY the way to go. (not a forte of mine, but I can appreciate it greatly in others).

    29 Mar 2007 at 1:48 pm

  5. # gilraen

    I remember taking the fishermen’s boats out to Ireland’s Eye with my family to spend a glorious summer’s day picnicing on the beach, and if it was a really good day being taken the long way round the island to return to Howth Harbour!

    I will finally get down to Dublin for the Easter Holidays, it has been too long………I get withdrawal symptoms after a while. :)

    Your loom looks very daunting………..clever you! :)

    31 Mar 2007 at 5:48 pm

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