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6 bales of selvedge, each about 800 lbs or so.
This dumpster soon to be overflowing with waste.
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Well, it turns out that there are about 100 bags of selvedge like this in the attic.
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Overwhelmed? Who, me?
So today, the good fairy and I dragged about 30 bags of it down these stairs.
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Out the back door, and up to the loft over the barn.
Except for 240 lbs of it that left via UPS.
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They do make lovely rugs.
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But the bottom line is that I won't live long enough to weave all this stuff, and I really need to simplify somewhat, to clear my head.
We made a lot of room in the attic, enough to put bags of heel strips up there, and clean up the old kitchen.
Whew.
I feel a little better already.
Weaving weekend coming up this weekend, and then I am taking a break.
Honest.
I'm thinking about a giveaway. Any ideas?
You know my brain is fried.
Hilary, Did you miss type? Are you thinking about a giveaway or a 'getaway'? I think you need a restful getaway...... Seeing the old back porch in that photo make a person appreciate the much nicer and larger new porch. Hope your weaving weekend is a memorable time for both teacher and students. Lois
ReplyDeleteWhat is the widest width you can weave a rug? Just curious. Looks like you worked your tail off today.. gah! Take it easy for heaven sakes.
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I love your blog, but you make me tired! Or put me to shame...one or the other... maybe both. I think you need a getaway more than you need a give away.
ReplyDeleteYou deserve a big break~! That's a lot of stuff to haul down those stairs.. I know how you feel because I just unloaded a ton of stuff from my sewing room.. It was a lot of work but so rewarding...I have my sewing room back now and I will actually be able to sew on a project here real soon.. Have other things to do before I get to sew. Take care of yourself and know that I'm rooting for you here in Iowa~! It's a good feeling to purge.. lol
ReplyDeleteOMG. How ever did you accumulate so much? But I bet it's awesome to have so much material to choose from.
ReplyDeleteA Jeans rug! You know I covet them.
Bet you hold the record for most "fabric strips".
ReplyDeleteSure does work up beautifully in rugs!!!!!
maybe a getaway with your DH-you remember him don't ya ?
ReplyDeleteHAha to Anonymous....hummm wonder who that was! Oh they demand so much attention don't they? HEE! You do work hard....I make dollhouse miniatures and my materials are much lighter! HA! A getaway AND a giveaway sound like wonderful ideas! I think the most beautiful....bold earth tone shaggy rug for in front of the kitchen sink.....ahhhhhh wonderful...where I spend so much time..... Carolyn
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