Hello's and Good-Bye's

Although I don't usually start my post off with a political bent, and I think you all know where I stand, I simply must mention and honor an amazing human being, and a great patriot. John McCain passed away from the same brain cancer on the same day as his equally amazing friend and patriot Ted Kennedy.  The two of them where both able to reach across the isle, find common ground and compromise for the good of the country, NOT the party or the individual. We are a much lesser country now and especially so without John McCain. Now I don't think he was as mavericky as people said, and like all of us, flawed, but no one doubted he worked tirelessly because he loved this country. I rarely agreed with him, but I know he wasn't a self serving, self dealing asshat. We all know what one of those looks like right now don't we? God Speed Mr. McCain. Bless your family and I for one will remember you with kindness and honor and wonder how much different this country might have been if GW didn't win the nomination in 2000.

So, lets go to another good-bye, although this one not quite so dramatic! I have sold the 40" Macomber locally and he'll go to his new home once that weaver sells the loom she is replacing!
BTW, I happen to know where there is a very good deal on a Schacht 8 shaft floor loom if anyone is interested.

And you all know I abhor a loom vacuum! I was able to find a new to me loom within a 150 miles of me!  A great feat because as you know, every loom I ever want is at least 5 hours away! :-) I played the loom fetcher this trip.



 I got to meet a lovely weaver (who hopefully will find herself a nice table loom ) and her handy husband, who did the honor of breaking down the loom for me, we stuffed her into the car and then had a lovely lunch! Thank Gerry and Gary, so much!



Please welcome Fanny Justine, a lovely 1973 LeClerc Counterbalance  45" Fanny loom.  Like her LeClerc sibling Mira this loom has 4 shafts and 6 treadles. The bonus with Fanny is she folds to make her take up space a wee bit slimmer when not in use.



 I learned to weave on a CB loom, and Buttercup reminded me how truly light and wonderful weaving on one is. I didn't mind an older loom but I wanted one that I could easily upgrade and replace parts as needed. She really needs nothing though (except one of the 6 six treadle hooks I lost along the way), ad is in beautiful condition. A simple white cotton towel warp will be going on her to have some fun with twills or rose path. Starting it today.

I also received a surprise gift from a friend in upper state New York . Look at this beautiful mug!





Locally made to her and I have to say, makes coffee taste so much better. Thank you Susan! Pets to the Pat et al. and hugs to you!

Somewhere in the smoke and haze I also got a ride in.



It was a slow affair, hot and dusty and as usual, accompanied by my horses goatie entourage.



What a sight (fright) we must look like!

Cooper loves his cool down.

Two makes made it out of the sewing salon. One a modified button down Hey June blouse.



 No collar, no cuffs, and the barest of gathers instead of a pleat.

 The fabric is a soft draping washed ribbed silk in a color close to peat. Not truly brown and not green. It's a lovely shade though made more so that the 3 yard piece cost a mere $10.00 at a local quilt stores five and dime table. Most of them garment materials from a store long past. I have some nice wool crepes set aside too for winter sewing.

The second make was the 2nd of 4 scrub top.





Lastly, here is the start of the rag rug warp on Buttercup.



These are my upstairs bathroom colors!
Should be bright and washable!

I'm leaving you with Taps. I selected the United States Navy Band version because after all, John McCain was a Navy man through and through.

Parting shot: Oh Dear! Another loom?!