Twining Class
Twined rugs on display Fremont County Fiber Arts Exhibit Fort Washakie, WY June - July 2015 The rug and frame (shown above) at the Fiber Guild exhibit in June drew some interest from those eager to learn the process. Dates and times were determined, and the first session was on September 12, 2015 in Fort Washakie for three students. Another lady joined us at a work night held two weeks later, and others may join at the next scheduled class meeting in October. Ingrid T. tightens the eyebolts on her rug frame Students assembled their frames: nails were pounded, corners squared, and eyebolts affixed. Lorre H. loads the warp on her frame. After the frames were built, denim was stripped and sewn into strips so the frames could be loaded. The process of twining was demonstrated and then practiced by the students. Before leaving for the day, they had at least two - three rows started at the top and bottom of their frames. The class would have a "work nig...