i am like a magpie

And to me, the equipment of fiber arts are like so many shiny baubles.

I could look at Brooke's amazing work for only so long.  I will be honest and say that I never really thought about weaving until Brooke started posting her weaving (which is sublime, really).  So I ordered a "vintage" rigid heddle loom off of ebay, pulled out some stash yarn that I figured would never get used otherwise and started weaving.  Keep in mind, I had no idea what I was doing.

I think the chain of events was only a little hasty, a tad--a smidgen, really.  One decision that was really hasty was trying to rush summer, or at least the taste of summer.  If you live in the northeast and you are buying nectarines in early April, you are not getting ripened-to-perfection local produce, just FYI.  It is likely not going to be tasty, thus making anything made with said produce not-so-delicious either.

While the cream cheese pastry was good, the filling of the pie was horrible.  I am going to take the high road and say it was me and not the recipe.  I shouldn't have used fruit I didn't have a good feeling about.  I also shouldn't have rushed the process or the individual steps (of which there were many).  Next week, I am going to do something with chocolate...or maybe I will do a savory pie, you know, just to shake things up a little.

Okay, there is still time to do some knitting.  So yeah, I am going to go and do that since I am, you know, a knit blogger and everything.

Comments

[Barb]

Weaving...oh so jealous. The last time I used a loom was 40 years ago on an outdoor porch in Finland. I loved it then and I am jealous now.

[lolly]

you just jumped right in!! ;) and it is looking great! good for you, Nova. I can't wait to see more of your weaving. I need to get a new warp on my loom... Brooke's work is amazing, isn't it? we talked quite a bit before i learned to weave. she is an inspiration.

[stacey]

loving the orange and blue...looks like you have a new addiction on your hands!

too bad about the pie. it looks like it had great potential!

[SpiderWomanKnits]

I weave primitively on a lap loom that was used by the North Eastern Woodland Indians. It's been a long time since I've taken up a project since it is incredibly time consuming, although it is probably one of the most relaxing things I have ever done.

I've never tried using a loom like yours. Hope you're liking it. Weaving is so different but really rewarding :-)

[Senja]

Wow I love your impromptu weaving! You really have never done it before? Neither have I, I've been avoiding spinning because I know I will get addicted. Enjoy your new craft.

Can't wait to see some choclate:)

[Oiyi]

You are bad! I have always been fascinated with weaving. Your weaving is tempting me. No, I will resist. There is just not enough room for a loom. Baby gear is taking over the house.

[Kathy Sue]

OOh! looks good from here..the pie and the weaving. I have always been fascinated by weaving. Thanks for the link to Brooke's site.

[Amy S.]

WOW! Weaving now! You are just awesome! ~A

[yaiAnn]

That's what it looks like when you don't know what you're doing? Insane! I *heart* those colors together!

[Opal]

The weaving looks beautiful to me!

[Felicia]

We must give in to these crafting desires when they hit us. Enjoy your weaving adventure :)

[whitney]

Oooh, weaving! This'll be fun to watch. I really like your orange/blue combo!

[Rachel]

very impressed by your just jump in attitude. seems to be working for you--I've been having those urges too after seeing some of the weaving on blogs!

btw-I'm still imagining that pie is delicious despite your best efforts to tell me otherwise.

[katie]

the weaving looks really, really good. love those colors together!

[Heather]

Mary Mother of G-d that blue and orange together are incredible!!

[tiennie]

The weaving looks fantastic! The pie sound delicious, maybe you'll like it better next time?