AboutBJ Heeke Expertise I can answer questions about spindle spinning, low whorl, high whorl, & supported spindles. I can answer questions about navajo plying on a wheel, & andean plying from a spindle. I can also answer questions regarding making one`s own spindles from CD`s or wooden wheels and dowels.
I have limited weaving experience, but if I do not know the answer, I surely will find someone who does!
Experience I have been spinning for 20 years. I make my own spindles. I have taught spindling classes.
Organizations Northwest Regional Spinner's Association, Texas Fiber Guild, Heart of Texas Spinners & Weavers, & Spindlitis. Past member of the Little Flock Handspinners of Seattle (disbanded) and Valley Spinners (opps, lapsed membership).
Publications I have written a series of articles for NwRSA's newsletter 'Loose Threads' for spinners about finding information on the Internet called 'Wired Threads'.
I have served as an editor for the Contemporary Handweavers of Texas as well as membership chair for 2 years. I also taught a spindling class at the 2005 conference in Austin, TX.
I will be teaching at Kid 'n Ewe in Boerne, TX November 10-12, 2006.
Question Do you know anything about inkle looms, thier contruction and setup.
Thank you
Answer Bill
Inkle looms are a fun way to get introduced to weaving! You can find many places on the internet that tell you all about inkle looms and how to set them up for weaving. I suggest you try putting in 'inkle weaving' in the search box on Google. You will be surprised at how many hits you will get.
There are some excellent books, too. I have 'Inkle Weaving' by Helene Bress. There are homemade looms as well as ones by loom manufacturers. The one I like is the one from Schacht Spindle Company. http://www.schachtspindle.com/help/help_inkle.htm
