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 night" again in two weeks to check progress and to revisit technique for those who hadn't quite mastered it.  

Clarinda T. made a lot of progress on her rug at home.
She enjoyed twining in the evenings. 

Ingrid falls into the rhythm of twining

Since the follow-up meeting was a "work night," I invited Sheri to go with me and work on the rug she had just started.

Sheri H. works on her first twined rug

Over the last seven years, I have taught nearly 30 individuals how to twine. I hope they, in turn, have taught others so this technique of rug making can be kept alive.