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@apples_and_pears Oh, yes, I think she started with other weaving like that--finger weaving maybe?

It's been quite fun.

Her classes are posted at The Lace Museum frequently, although she does run them herself. That's how I signed up.

She's also doing the upcoming lace convention in NC and does in person ones around.

#sprang

https://thelacemuseum.org/virtual-education/

@apples_and_pears FYI: Carol just said in the last class that she's preparing to make a PDF of the Collingwood book available in her store, with permission from Collingwood's son.

But I also found a copy of the book on the Internet Archive.

#Sprang

https://archive.org/details/techniquesofspra0000coll/page/44/mode/2up

I think I see your problem, ma'am. You have a cat in your loom.

AKA: how my #Sprang class is going. My cat actually did wreck my homework....

#Caturday

On her blog right now she highlights the 1709 reproduction sash she did for Mount Vernon.

2/2

#sprang #lace

https://www.spranglady.com/blog/sash-delivered

On her blog right now she highlights the 1709 reproduction sash she did for Mount Vernon.

2/2

#sprang #lace

https://www.spranglady.com/blog/sash-delivered

On her blog right now she highlights the 1709 reproduction sash she did for Mount Vernon.

2/2

#sprang #lace

https://www.spranglady.com/blog/sash-delivered

On her blog right now she highlights the 1709 reproduction sash she did for Mount Vernon.

2/2

#sprang #lace

https://www.spranglady.com/blog/sash-delivered

On her blog right now she highlights the 1709 reproduction sash she did for Mount Vernon.

2/2

#sprang #lace

https://www.spranglady.com/blog/sash-delivered

Currently I am making a giant mess of #Sprang in my beginner class. Luckily, this week's challenge was to make a lot of color changes in your rows to see what happens.

But it can be done in AMAZING ways. Carol James, our instructor, is world-class. 1/2

@apples_and_pears Hi--sorry, just catching this now. I am taking a sprang course right now, in fact.

The book we have is the instructor's book. But also note in her store there are a number of free PDF downloads also available.

#Sprang

https://www.spranglady.com/store/c11/Educational_Materials.html

#WIPWednesday

Taking a class via The Lace Museum on #sprang. I have wanted to try this, largely from a historical textiles perspective.

But it's just really fun so far! I am enjoying thinking about the thread paths in a new way. And it has such a cool springy expandable function. How handy that must have been before elastic!

Teacher: The Sprang Lady, https://www.spranglady.com/ Carol James.

Yu Maeda

So good!

#art #tuesday #spring #sprang #sprung #hot

Yu Maeda

So good!

#art #tuesday #spring #sprang #sprung #hot

Yu Maeda

So good!

#art #tuesday #spring #sprang #sprung #hot

@StellaQuasten Mag dat in #Sprang-Capelle nog steeds? 1 huis verhuren aan zes personen?🤑 🤮

@Pomegranatepirate Just noticed some new classes at The Lace Museum next spring includes introduction to #sprang!

https://thelacemuseum.org/virtual-education/

@Pomegranatepirate Yes! I heard the author on a podcast talking about the cut of one of the items and I couldn't follow it verbally--can't wait to see it. I want this simple and long-lasting tunic.

I'm considering a #sprang class next summer at the lace convention.

Meet the Sprang lady: https://www.spranglady.com/

The Bog Fashion episode here: https://www.airwavemedia.com/our-shows/dressed

I just found out there's a book called "Bog Fashion" and not only do I want to own it, I want to watch Bog Project Runway someday....

I'm interested in the sewing and weaving, really. And also #Sprang, which is on the sample page.

https://chronocopia.se/books/bog-fashion/

Another trip to my community gardens. Always something new to see.
#lilac #bush in #bloom #scrolling #happy #bees #flowering #trees #spring #sprang #sprung #NYC #Clinton #Community #Gardens #HellsKitchen

Another trip to my community gardens. Always something new to see.
#lilac #bush in #bloom #scrolling #happy #bees #flowering #trees #spring #sprang #sprung #NYC #Clinton #Community #Gardens #HellsKitchen

Another trip to my community gardens. Always something new to see.
#lilac #bush in #bloom #scrolling #happy #bees #flowering #trees #spring #sprang #sprung #NYC #Clinton #Community #Gardens #HellsKitchen

Another trip to my community gardens. Always something new to see.
#lilac #bush in #bloom #scrolling #happy #bees #flowering #trees #spring #sprang #sprung #NYC #Clinton #Community #Gardens #HellsKitchen

We're but at the part where the project feels unending. But I've done this much

#sprang #FiberArt

I haven't shown you progress on my sprang recently and that's because it took a time out while I finished my raincoat, but I've finished down to the bottom of the arm holes even the fiddly rows where you can't get your fingers in properly.

I am now starting the next section and combining the body pieces.

#sprang #fibreArts #meMadeEveryday

10th International Lace Day is coming up.

This is where we demonstrate that lace was not just in the 18th century--lacemakers are lacing today still! We carry on the historic knowledge and skills, and we do lace artistry in new ways.

Register for their map to show lacemaking exists around the world and is alive. Then submit a photo.

#BobbinLace #NeedleLace #tatting #KnittingLace #CrochetLace #sprang #Lacemaking #lace

https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/international-lace-day-2024-registration-913589339307

10th International Lace Day is coming up.

This is where we demonstrate that lace was not just in the 18th century--lacemakers are lacing today still! We carry on the historic knowledge and skills, and we do lace artistry in new ways.

Register for their map to show lacemaking exists around the world and is alive. Then submit a photo.

#BobbinLace #NeedleLace #tatting #KnittingLace #CrochetLace #sprang #Lacemaking #lace

https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/international-lace-day-2024-registration-913589339307

10th International Lace Day is coming up.

This is where we demonstrate that lace was not just in the 18th century--lacemakers are lacing today still! We carry on the historic knowledge and skills, and we do lace artistry in new ways.

Register for their map to show lacemaking exists around the world and is alive. Then submit a photo.

#BobbinLace #NeedleLace #tatting #KnittingLace #CrochetLace #sprang #Lacemaking #lace

https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/international-lace-day-2024-registration-913589339307

10th International Lace Day is coming up.

This is where we demonstrate that lace was not just in the 18th century--lacemakers are lacing today still! We carry on the historic knowledge and skills, and we do lace artistry in new ways.

Register for their map to show lacemaking exists around the world and is alive. Then submit a photo.

#BobbinLace #NeedleLace #tatting #KnittingLace #CrochetLace #sprang #Lacemaking #lace

https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/international-lace-day-2024-registration-913589339307

10th International Lace Day is coming up.

This is where we demonstrate that lace was not just in the 18th century--lacemakers are lacing today still! We carry on the historic knowledge and skills, and we do lace artistry in new ways.

Register for their map to show lacemaking exists around the world and is alive. Then submit a photo.

#BobbinLace #NeedleLace #tatting #KnittingLace #CrochetLace #sprang #Lacemaking #lace

https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/international-lace-day-2024-registration-913589339307

I didn't feel like brushing my hair this morning.
Sprang cap to the rescue!

#meMadeMay #sprang

And here we are all rolled up and ready to sprang the top 10 inches in three sections to produce the arm holes.
The little tabs I made previously are just kind of hanging out at the top.

#sprang

Ok. We're all warped. 800 total ends. Oof.
#sprang

The problem with sprang, apparently, is the extensive set up time. I've got just over half those 640 ends on.

I determined that I was likely to be a little short on yarn so I bought an extra ball.

This is going to be a tight fit on my loom. So uh... We'll see how that goes.

#sprang

Onto the real thing! First step, spranging up the little bits of the collars that will go up and around the back of my neck.

This required measuring out a warp for the entire length of both fronts including the back collar and then blocking that off with a dowel and rolling up the excess so I was only working with the top three inches.

Only working with three inches is super annoying ugh.

Next time I'll add 640 more ends for the shoulders and work a 10 inch section to the underarms.

#sprang

This will be the last swatch in this project in my actual planned yarn. I made this a little bigger aiming for around 4 inches wide. Looks like I need another couple ends per inch.

Now I just need to figure out how I want to arrange my stripes and I can start the big warping.

#sprang #swatching

Now there are more little swatches from random stash yarns confirming that 4 inch knitting gauge to an inch and a half is not really a hard and fast rule, but at least a reasonable starting place.

The new yarns here are the brown Berroco Remix the navy Berroco Vintage DK.

The blue and gold is some random linen weaving thread. It was useful in that it confirmed there is no way I want to work with thread that fine. Even though the resulting fabric feels really interesting.

#sprang #swatching

OK. Real yarn choices. I'm aiming for something largely non-wool here so options are limited

My budget option is
https://www.sandnes-garn.com/tynn-line a cotton/viscose/linen blend which I estimate should cost around $50.

Then there's dungarees rainbow tweed
https://knittingfever.com/queensland-collection/yarn/E-DUNRB
Recycled cotton and some synthetics. $66.

There may be a 100% cotton option in this price range too but I haven't gone to see it.

For 100% linen, we start at $84 with https://www.selected-yarns.com/shop/en/bc-garn/lino

#sprang #projectPlanning

Apparently this is not left and right. OK the cream colour is cotton and the dark is wool.

To make these little samples I set up a warp with a number of ends based on the recommended 4 inch knitting guage for these yarns. 20 ends for the worsted weight and 30 for the fingering.

And they came out almost the same size. 1.5 inches wide in a relaxed state. Both lost 25-30 percent of their length.

I should check a few more yarns. Larger swatches might also behave differently.

#sprang

So the challenge when purchasing yarn is to know how much I need. Or relatedly, how many threads to put on the loom and how long they should be for a given final length.

I haven't found much concrete information about sprang gauge for various yarn weights and warp shrinkage as you work.

So I'm making some little swatches to get an approximate sense of things. Here's the first two.

On the left, cheap worsted weight cotton, on the right a toothy fingering weight wool.

#sprang #fibreArts

OK so here's the plan. Super simple shapes, rectangles with a gusset sleeve and a shawl collar. And I think I can do a sectional trick that will let me put extra threads and chains where I want them. I haven't seen anyone talking about that though so we'll see if it really works. I might put some extra width below the waist. But I can play that by ear.

Now to go pet yarns!

#sprang #FiberArt #projectPlanning

Having finished something, my brain is excitedly planning new projects.

Sprang! It says. It's time for sprang right? The sprang cardigan! You know you want one! And look! The big loom is free!

OK. Fine. Cardigans are practical. We can try that next. What fibre do you think? Wool? Linen?

Oooooh. A dress! An evening gown!

*facepalm* :blobfacepalm:

So friends, what do you think? What materials should I choose for a light summer sprang cardigan?

#sprang #projectPlanning

Oh no! My brain has just produced plans for a sprang sweater/jacket/dress thingy. It's busy inventing some super cool techniques.

Please convince my brain that I don't need another big project.

My brain has helpfully also modified the project to only require tools that are not currently in use for other things. No brain. You must finish something first.

#sprang #fibreArt #projectPlanning

Einige Zeilen über meine Themen, weil ich ja immer noch recht #neuhier bin. :)

#prähistorisch|e #Archäologie und artverwandter #alterMüll in allen Facetten, insb. auch #Archäobotanik und #Archäozoologie

alles #textiles: #Handarbeiten, #Stricken, #Nähen, #Sticken, #Occhi, #Sprang, #Spitze und viele weitere wunderbare Techniken!

Dazu kommt ggf. Content zu #neurodivergent|em wie #ADHS oder #Autismus sowie #Games, #RetroGames, #Elektronik, #Pflanzen, #Nachhaltigkeit, #Klimakrise, #Natur, ...

Einige Zeilen über meine Themen, weil ich ja immer noch recht #neuhier bin. :)

#prähistorisch|e #Archäologie und artverwandter #alterMüll in allen Facetten, insb. auch #Archäobotanik und #Archäozoologie

alles #textiles: #Handarbeiten, #Stricken, #Nähen, #Sticken, #Occhi, #Sprang, #Spitze und viele weitere wunderbare Techniken!

Dazu kommt ggf. Content zu #neurodivergent|em wie #ADHS oder #Autismus sowie #Games, #RetroGames, #Elektronik, #Pflanzen, #Nachhaltigkeit, #Klimakrise, #Natur, ...

Einige Zeilen über meine Themen, weil ich ja immer noch recht #neuhier bin. :)

#prähistorisch|e #Archäologie und artverwandter #alterMüll in allen Facetten, insb. auch #Archäobotanik und #Archäozoologie

alles #textiles: #Handarbeiten, #Stricken, #Nähen, #Sticken, #Occhi, #Sprang, #Spitze und viele weitere wunderbare Techniken!

Dazu kommt ggf. Content zu #neurodivergent|em wie #ADHS oder #Autismus sowie #Games, #RetroGames, #Elektronik, #Pflanzen, #Nachhaltigkeit, #Klimakrise, #Natur, ...

Einige Zeilen über meine Themen, weil ich ja immer noch recht #neuhier bin. :)

#prähistorisch|e #Archäologie und artverwandter #alterMüll in allen Facetten, insb. auch #Archäobotanik und #Archäozoologie

alles #textiles: #Handarbeiten, #Stricken, #Nähen, #Sticken, #Occhi, #Sprang, #Spitze und viele weitere wunderbare Techniken!

Dazu kommt ggf. Content zu #neurodivergent|em wie #ADHS oder #Autismus sowie #Games, #RetroGames, #Elektronik, #Pflanzen, #Nachhaltigkeit, #Klimakrise, #Natur, ...