I had a major stroke 2 years ago. After months of rehab I was able to go home. I wanted to mark the fact that I was alive and starting to "get a life back".
I thought about getting my first tattoo. Ellen, my partner and care giver, wouldn't take me. After living with her for 30 years, I knew this was a strong no way! Because she loves me and wants me to be happy she suggested a loom instead. It would be great therapy for my weakened left side.
Here is my beautiful Ashford ridged heddel loom! And my first Table runner. I wove it with wool from a woman's co-op in Chama. NM. They do everything from raising the sheep, to gathering materials for natural dyes.
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| My first class! I was so excited to be out and about! Even if I did have a gate belt on for security. And as usual Ellen was right about no tattoo! Love this loom. |
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| Chama Sheep |
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| I did it! My arm was tired, but I realized my love of fiber could go on!!!! |
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| My sister, Mary Jane, used her wool to make this amazing Fair Isle felted bag! |
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| We put the family into a wool winding frenzy. |
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| My second weaving for Mary Jane. |
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| She got the table runner from me and roses from her DH on the same day. |
I thought about getting my first tattoo. Ellen, my partner and care giver, wouldn't take me. After living with her for 30 years, I knew this was a strong no way! Because she loves me and wants me to be happy she suggested a loom instead. It would be great therapy for my weakened left side. 
7 comments:
You got a lot done. The gate belt is a good reminder but I'm sorry I forgot to take it off.
There was a great deal of texture to that NM wool, it's interesting you chose to use it just after the strokes. Maybe it helped in waking up that left hand! As I recall, we got a bit hooked on a certain hand lotion about then:)
I absolutely LOVE the table runner you made me!!! Francis must love it too because he bought me the same loom that Christmas.
Awesome!!! That looks like so much fun
You're woven fabrics are AWESOME, but to be honest, I'da gone with the tattoo TOO! I've been considering getting one for several months but can't decide what I want...
Judy, I enjoyed looking at all of the pictures on your blog. Your weaving is beautiful!! I know your sister is thrilled with her runner and her purse is lovely...tell her I said so! LOL I look forward to seeing what else you do.
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