Warping the Loom

 
So, on January 15th there's going to be a party at my local library. A launch party for WARPED! Doesn't that sound like someone should bash a bottle of champagne across the circulation desk or something? I think that would be frowned on though.

Instead of smashing alcohol, I have been given permission to use the library's giant loom!  This monster truck of fiber artistry is over seven feet tall and yesterday I spent several hours warping it. For non-weavers (I include myself here) -this means placing the lengthwise yarns on the loom. We had to tip it over and lay it flat in order to do this. I used some big spools of cotton twine for the center area of weaving and on either side there is a looser warp of hemp for quotes and pictures and things.

But it was very fun- until I got half-way done and realized I'd made a mistake, um- back there.  Sigh- I went under instead of over. But I fixed it! And now it is looking splendid and ready for people to drop in and have a go at weaving. I did a few rows in gold and blue and packed them down tight....
    
The lovely library specialist that I've been working with, Celeste Shinnay, has also woven in excerpts from the book and a schedule for the launch party.
 Here's the definition that begins the book...

I hope people will have fun- we're planning a little reading from the book with me talking about where the inspiration came from, etc. (I'm a bit nervous about that), then picking chances to Pull a Thread from the tapestry and win some cool prizes, and there will be lots of food and punch. 

I can't wait, and I'm very grateful to my public library- I can't think of anywhere I'd rather celebrate.

So if you happen to be near Scarborough Public Library in Maine on the 15th, between 2 and 4- Please stop in and say hi!