Housewarming Rug

[helwen]

When we had our housewarming last spring, we set up the rug loom so that folks coming to the party could help make a rug for our home. Most of the work was done then, but of course not everyone could make it, so we left the rug on the loom for other occasions. It was fun for folks to try out the loom; for many it was a first time weaving, and it inspired a couple of folks to get back to their own looms.

But it was time to clear the loom for new projects, so off it came. L took pics, one of which I'm finally putting up here. The tassels still need trimming in the pic, but we love the rug! It came out exactly the right length to fit in the hallway, with no planning on our part. I'm not generally partial to random design color-wise, but I think this came out perfectly, and I don't even mind the uneven edges. Goodness knows our house isn't a paragon of square corners and level floors, and it shows the individuality of our friends and family, while coming together to create something wonderful.

Comments

[loosecanon.livejournal.com]

First, happy birthday. I was thinking of you.

Second; that's lovely! And filled with love.

I like your house.

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Thank you, and thank you :)

[oakmouse]

*points upward* What loosecanon said...

Thanks!

[helwen.livejournal.com]

:) *hugs*

[ellid.livejournal.com]

I really like that. Nice!

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it came out well! It certainly helped that Henna was enjoying hanging out at the loom and helping newbies, but I really wondered how the color combinations were going to turn out, since I gave folks the run of the bins rather than only setting out a limited set of colors. I'm rather glad I didn't :)

[handymonkey]

That's very cool.

[helwen.livejournal.com]

:)

[sylvari.livejournal.com]

This came out lovely!

[helwen.livejournal.com]

:)