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One Sad Gal

Last night I was weaving away and my loom started 'acting up' and finally ka-poot! I quickly looked around to try to figure out what the problem was. Well, some things are bent, and I can't weave. I'm really not a 'KILLER' weaver....I mean, it's not rugs here....I'm quite gentile, in fact. Apparently there are some pieces that need to be replaced now. After some tears I measured and found that I only had 17 more inches to go and I would have these scarves off of the loom 'finally'. I feel like they've been on there forever now and was really looking forward to the next stars project. *Sigh* I do have to say that I have received the most fabulous customer care from the wonderful man I purchased the loom from. I also found out that this particular problem was unique to my loom and they are taking every step they can to fix it as quickly as possible. So, I figured that I would share a picture of the last scarf in charcoal for Winter.
Really, I'm not sad anymore.......it was over as soon as I found out that the problem was fixable:) There is something about looking forward to the next project that makes the current project feel like it's taking so long:) I just can't wait to get to those stars!!!
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Lynnette said…
Good for you for having such a great attitude. It can really make all the difference when weaving mishaps happen.... I too can't wait to see those stars!
January 22, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Gwen said…
I'm so glad the problem is fixable! Good luck finishing up those scarves! :)
January 23, 2009 at 9:40 AM
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