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Yardage

Justin has been weaving in the Crafts Center a day or two a week. Last week he was making the warp for a second weaving project; the first one is already off the loom. In the second photo you can see the giant-sized warping board he was using. I’ll get you some pictures of Justin making the warp over the next few days.

Today I have pictures of Justin and Marilyn, the Crafts Center Gift Shop Manager, holding up the first piece of yardage, a striped worsted. He made about 5 yards in what seemed like no time at all.

I’m sorry this is not a great picture of Justin; ironic since he is such an excellent photographer. However, he couldn’t be taking this one and in it at the same time.

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2 Responses to “Yardage”

  1. Carolyn H. Says:

    Inquiring minds want to know: what is the Murphy’s oil soap used for (in the left background of the photo)

  2. Justin Says:

    I was washing the board before I used it since it was covered in at least 50 years of old barn dust.

    Jill, you’ve got to warn me when you’re going to take a picture! My expression’s aweful!

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