Check out these weaving samples I picked up from the Oaxacan weavers in Mexico. Of course, I didn't go to Mexico...that might mean I'd had a vacation. Nope! The weavers give demonstrations from time to time near my home in California.
And yes, you might see cat fur on them. These samples aren't very big but darned if Melvin and Wally don't try to curl into a miniscule ball and sleep on them. They fail miserably.
YouTube is an oasis of amazing tutorials. I made a small loom and got busy making my first ever woven piece. Eve 2.0, Frankencat and Ginger helped finish it off.
With some old yarn and only a handful of hours here's what happened.
Truth: the Prof thought it was kinda "fluffy" and he's suddenly become aware of decor since certain family members are coming for a visit soon. Don't misunderstand, he liked it. But. Still.
So.
I hung it in the bathroom.
Wait'll he sees what I make next. Mwahahahaha. And it's going in his office. Or else.
Candie
Oh, I just love weaving. You did a great job !
Tell Prof it isn't fluffy , it has "texture".
Did I see some left over scraps from Franken Cat in there?
The Kreatrix
Post authorShhhh...don't tell the gang you saw little frankencat bits in the weaving. Thank you for appreciating my non-fluffy efforts. Texture indeed! No fluff.
Kendra
Very nice! Weaving is kind of making a comeback now. I'm seeing it everywhere. I don't think it's too fluffy! MEN!
The Kreatrix
Post authorThe thing I don't understand, Kendra, is that the Prof really, really loves cats...and one of our cats is VERY FLUFFY!
Taylor
So you put it in the bathroom, huh? Well, if your husband is like my husband he spends a lot of "alone time" in there. It will haunt him. OR make him spend less time in there. WIN-WIN!!!
BJ
I agree with the other comments. What do men know about decorating?
I am so impressed. You had a "handful" of extra hours, so you MADE a
loom and finished your first weaving! When I have an extra hour, I take a nap!
Stu
Long time follower, first time posting. From a man's perspective, the only thing lacking is either a sports emblem and/or mascot or some heavy rock band symbol. Then the Prof will be perfectly content with the decor :-)
The Kreatrix
Post authorDear Stuey - Prof here. Thanks for having my back. I'm thinking a giant Reds pennant just above the fluffy thing would be nice. On behalf of all men everywhere I thank you for coming out of lurking mode and stating our case for no fluff. Rock on, dude.