I have a scarf going on a round loom. It's fast and fun...now all I have to do is figure out how to "cast off"!

I bought the set at Hancock Fabrics a while back and though while they're not portable as I'd like them to be, they are fun to use.

Thank you, Leah, for adding the forum!

I know nothing of Baton Rouge or Shreveport, but I can recommend stores and vendors here in New Orleans.

PS: Go Tigers!

...have a forum available under supply locations for Louisiana?

Thanks,
hollflanders

The Stitch Queen of New Orleans!

My hair is shoulder length, though I'm trying to grow it out longer.  I'll have to try out your suggestion the next time I fly.

I'm not normally a fan of metal needles--I much prefer wood or bamboo, so this may actually work.

Thanks!

Hi and thank you! I have a lace bookmark going on my size 3s (the "hot kisses" pair) right now.

I haven't flown in a while, but I'd be devastated if these babies got confiscated.  Yeah, I know they're cheap, but they're homemade.

Glad you like 'em!

Well...this is a fine how'd ya do, as my grandmother would say.

Anyway, I tried to e-mail you a tutorial, but your ISP bounced it back to me. Ugh.

For everyone: there are two great books on the subject of taniko weaving.

1. Taaniko, by Joyce Ronald Smith.  Ms. Smith emphasizes technique rather than history, and adds a contemporary spin to the ancient craft.  She also has an interactive CD-ROM available, which is great.  Her website is www.taaniko.com

2. Te Whatu Taniko, by Hirini Moko Mead.  This book may or may be out of print.  I borrowed a copy from our state library  through interlibrary loan.  Dr. Mead (I assume he's a Ph. D.) concentrates on the history and traditional uses of taaniko [I'm using the double vowels, since macrons mess up here.].  He has only a short chapter on the techniques and has a sampler and belt as projects.  

Hope this helps.
hollflanders
The Stitch Queen of New Orleans

I've heard good things about the Denise needle set. Since the money isn't flowing down here, I set out to make some chopstick needles.  Tutorial is on the "Completed Projects" thread.

Lara:

Tutorial on the way!  I'll have to get some illustrations up, but I'll post it soon's I can.

hollflanders
The Stitch Queen of New Orleans!

There is also a finger (non-loom) weaving technique known as tāniko (taaniko), which involves twisting different colors of fiber to create a project.

All you need are your fingers and several colors of fiber.

Let me know if you'd like directions, and I can post a tutorial.

Hi!

I'd like to know if anyone here is interested in the Maori (New Zealand) weaving technique known as taniko or taaniko. (actually, the a should have a macron over it, like this: tāniko, denoting a longer duration vowel in Māori.)

There's a great CD-ROM available at www.taaniko.com.

I have some directions for a belt, but I'm also looking for other projects to do.

Kia ora (thanks)!