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Woo Hoo!!!

Well, Diana is working!!! The scarves are done!!! And I have the best story in the world to tell!!! Lynnette, if you are reading this.....that DVD that you sent to me.......oh my.....have I got a story!!! It's taking me a bit to write it all down but, I'll post it shortly:) Oh.....and pictures of the scarves when I twist the fringe:)

Hooray!!!

Comments

bspinner said…
I'm happy your Diana is up and working beautifully. Can't wait to see the scarves.
skiingweaver said…
Hooray! Looking forward to the pics!

I liked your earlier comment about looking forward to your next project as you're weaving your current one. I do that, too! Design in my head while weaving - my stash is set up across from my loom in my studio, so I can see all those colors while I'm weaving, and, inevitably, I start thinking about new color combos, etc... Probably also why my max warp length is about 8-9 yards. I have a short attention span. LOL!
Lynnette said…
I can't wait to hear your DVD story you're keeping me in suspence!

I'm so glad your loom is working for you again and am looking forward to seeing those wonderful scarves in their finished state.

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