My New Warping Frame

 Skipper has been busy and has custom made for me a lovely warping frame!  Made in Ash wood and finished with a light beeswax polish. He has constructed the frame with detachable legs for easy use and simple storage  (I can hang it on my workroom wall when not in use). With five loops to thread the warp up for multi yarn threading and plenty of pegs to allow a long warp to be wound for my Saori loom. 

 

 Here it is in use. I lean the frame against the wall and select the yarns to make a warp.

 I wind a warp of blues, grey and cream.

This is the threading cross.

I'm so pleased with my new piece of equipment, it cost a lot less than a manufactured model but much more importantly it has been handmade for me, to my own particular specifications and requirements, love and skill has been put into it. It is unique and special just like the weaving it will help me to produce.

The End Of An Era

The End Of an Era

We have sold our little yacht.  We have been the proud owners of our dear little Sunstar18 for the past 12 years. She has been so much fun and we have really enjoyed lots of sailing, picnics, days out, fishing, family gatherings, weekend sleep- on-boards and days knit-on -boards. She has kept us safe in all weathers and given us many, many  happy memories.

But we felt that it was time to let her go as we are doing much more sailing around the Med. We are pleased her new owners are local and we know they will have an amazing and wonderful time and it's really nice to see they are so excited to take her on.

So as the Sun sets and the Riding Lantern is lit for the end of  a lovely sailing time.

We look forward to new adventures sailing on fine sea breezes, blue seas, sunny skies. Of course we are NOT giving up the great sailing here on the Island as we still have our two dinghies!

We will be out enjoying the river Medina whenever we get the chance and take part in a few Mirror dinghy races as the season gets going, so there will be plenty to tell you about "on the water".

 

Happy sailing,

 little "Georgina" and Thank you for 12 fantastic years aboard!