I’m so excited! I have been weaving on the same warp for months. Because warping the loom is so time consuming, I have left everything on the loom and just continued to add projects. I finally decided it was time to take everything off so I could actually use some of the items. Now I have three rugs, about a yard of fabric, and two sections that will most likely be kitchen towels.
I finished the edges of a rag rug for the kitchen last night and I love it!
Part of my journey to simplicity is slowing down and actually savoring the time it takes to prepare things by hand or wait for them to grow. Rag rugs are also a great way to “waste not, want not” by using linens, and even clothing that we no longer need. My challenge will be to not let things pile up for “someday”, but choose to get to work preparing and then weaving them for something useful.
The loom looks strange with no weaving on it. Can’t let it stay that way for long 
Now I need to get the warp tied back on the loom so I can create some more. I’m actually going to make this warp more narrow so I can make placemats and smaller rugs. I also am ready to tackle warping the four-harness LeClerc loom that has been sitting idle in my studio. It is a bit intimidating, but I’m feeling much more confident after watching my new DVD, Beginning Four Harness Weaving
If you want to learn how to weave (the most common looms available are four-harness), then you must get your hands on these two fabulous resources. I have searched online for videos and found some good ones, but none that put it all together the way Deborah Chandler does.
Over the next day or two, I’m hoping to have some photos to share of the finished items from the loom, and my progress on warping the newest loom.
Hi! I just found your blog by searching Union Loom #36, which is what my husband is putting together right now! I just bought one for $200, and have no clue what I’m doing. I feel really inspired by your blog!
What fun to read about your rugs! I also just purchased a Union #36, and am wondering if you have other photos of yours from other angles, as I am not sure I have all of the pieces for mine or not….. Thanks!
I don’t think I have any other photos. I’ll try to get some taken for you though! I love my loom
Would it be possible to take pictures of all angels of the Union 36 loom and send them to me?
I purchased one of these and there are no instructions on assembly. I would really appreciate any help you would offer.
Thank you
Jef
I have a Union 36 loom that my mother-in-law gave me and I am wanting to assemble it but have no directions. Can you possibly help me out? I am very anxious to start the learning porcess and would appreciate any direction you can give me.