Jean Halford-Thompson

Finally found my #weaving mojo again
#handweaving #tisserande #fiberartist

Ondulé weaving.

January is my down time. I do some weaving and catch up with admin but otherwise I work on projects for « me ». I’m currently spinning wool for a jumper.

Driving in the uk for the first time in ages. Why are there so many tyres on the edge of the fast lane of the M25 and the M3? (And others no doubt).

Last day (one week ago)

Tomorrow there will be less than 10 days to go before the end of the exhibition. I can do this !

11 including today. Hoping this weekend will bring in more buyers but it’s hard for everyone this year.

I had every intention of reporting on @lornasixsmith.bsky.social new book but the show has been so busy I’m still on chapter. 2! Loving it though. Just what I needed to get me through the quiet times.
I do need more sales though!

I made a patch/quilted jacket for my granddaughter and it has been accepted for a competition. If you would like to vote please follow the link. It’s in French but international votes are welcome! Photo of grandchild in said jacket added to help you choose!

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I’m inside a heated tent which helps but mondays in particular are long and boring with few visitors.

To survive an 18 day exhibition I have to cut it (mentally) into chunks. So, at the end of today there will only be another two weeks. I can do two weeks.
Yesterday I sold 4 scarves which helps - weekdays are always quieter.

#weaving #france #exhibitions

Thankyou.

Such patience to warp thread by thread.

All set up - opening tomorrow

Back in silk! 15kgs arrived and I managed to get two more scarves woven and priced over the weekend. Off to Le Mans on Friday for the last show of the year.

#weaving #silkscarves

I spent yesterday making glasses cases from handwoven silk samples. Always popular at the shows and handy gifts at this time of year.

I use Fibonacci a lot in my weaving. It is a very handy formula. This scarf uses it in both warp and weft

With pleasure

Another bit of fun. I have a few more fringes to finish before I can wash this lot of scarves and put them in the box for the exhibition.

#weaving #fringetwisting #timelapse #smallbusiness #livinginfrance

Im not sure its stopping exactly ! Apart from the exhibition itself there’s plenty of preparation which is usually done in between times. Slowing down might be more accurate. Oh, and taking a moment to see outside my workroom is also accurate!

Yes, it’s a long time but the other exhibitors make it bearable!

I think you’re right. So much to check off the list!

I dye the silk and occasionally hand paint warps - not so much at the end of the year as I have less time and it takes longer for them to dry. Silk is a dream to dye and silk shines so it’s very rewarding.

I’ve (temporarily) run out of silk so I have a choice. The first is to weave a « leftovers » scarf : lots of colours altogether. The second is to stop weaving for the year, get prepared for the long (18 day) exhibition starting 6 December and relax.
#weaving #smallbusiness #multishaftloom

Headphones and a thick handwoven woolen jacket keeping me warm in my workroom today!

Hurray. The details for the exhibition in Le Mans have arrived. It starts on Friday 6 December and I’ll be there until 23 December. 30 exhibitors each week. Do come along if you can.

#metiersdart #smallbusiness

I guessed as much. I’m in 49. Not a million miles away but not quite lunch distance either!

I think you do a search for #’s. Still finding my way.

Finally got started on the latest silk scarf. Design by Janna van Leddon but I’ve tweaked it a bit.

#weaving #handwoven #16shafts #complexweaves #silkscarves #timelapse

Hard to weave complex designs while watching the Billy Jean King Cup semi finals GB vs Slovakia
Go Team GB