O my lanta!! I have this exact loom!! I have not tried it, however upon trying to sell it I have learned more amazing things about this loom!! I have an amazing lady that sent me this link!! Thank you thank you!! Beautiful work!!
I love bridges rugs, so much so that I have watched this video about a dozen times, I now own a floor loom, not a dryad, although I wish it was. I buy wool and I'm going to make some for myself. Bridget is such an inspiration.
The rugs are beautiful! One of my favourite things about spinning and working with fleece, is the smell. When I open my front and back doors in South Wales (UK) I can smell the neighboring sheep and it is glorious! Thank you for another wonderful video and thank Bridget for her hard work.
Your friend Bridget's rug is gorgeous. It was mesmerizing watching her deftly tuck just the right color and amount of cloud-like wisps of wool into her loom. This video was a real treat, thank you both, and Bridget, for sharing her wonderful weaving on her Dryad loom, with us. Happy New Year to You and Yours! Gretchen
Thank you for sharing this with us. I love the rustic look and the random colours of that rug, it looks so thick and cosy, reminds me of the 'proggy mats' my Grandma used to make... and it went together so quickly.
This video mesmerized me from the first time I saw it. Since then I shared it with all my family and have now purchased a Leclerc Gobelin loom to make my own from the many fleeces purchased this year. Initially they were purchased for a breed study but now they will go into rugs! Shortly I will be overrun with rugs. Many thanks to you WOW Bib as I too now need a larger house, or at least an addition to wrangle my latest addiction.
Incredibly beautiful rug. I can appreciate the amount of time and work that goes into this, I am a spinner and knitter, not a weaver ,maybe in my next life.Lol
Fab video, love this rug. I would love to see you make a video going more in depth about the loom and how it is set up, also any other projects you use this Dryad loom for. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.
Hi. Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous New Year to you all. Fantastic. Rustic. Super Homely... Thanks so much for sharing this with us. The result was just amazing and thoroughly enjoyable to behold. 😄 David
I love weaving! And spinning. Over 40 years ago I did an evening course in basic weaving, and first we made our own frame loom (glorified picture frame with a bar attached above it & string heddles) and we did some weaving like this with raw wool. I turned mine into a 70's shoulder bag. Also learned how to make our own wooden drop spindles& spin on them. (You could turn some beautiful drop spindles & market them, Tim!) I soon bought a handmade Tasmanian Huon Pine spinning wheel, and have recently been doing lots more spinning. Though today the temperature is in the 40's C, so not really spinning weather here at the moment!
Ruby Gray I think I could love weaving too, Ruby - but there are just so many other interesting things to get excited about, aren't there? I love the mechanics of the looms and think I could make one alright. Maybe one day. I remember the 70s too - there was some sort of a craft revival then, wasn't there? Not sure how many are interested in spinning and weaving these days though. I'd love to see your wheel - but I suspect you're on the other side of the world to us so that's not likely to happen : - )Can't imagine 40 c. You poor people! (We haven't had 30 c since 2007 even in summer) Take care! Tim
I have a giant counterbalance loom that is more than heavy enough to make these types of rugs. I also have an abundance of raw, washed fleece that needs carding. I just need a working carder that can make the batts. Hand carding with cards would kill my hands, as I also spin and knit. The fiber does not look as if it is carded too much. I assume that because the wool is carded, that it is a short staple. I have a good deal of long staple fibers that need combing, but I imagine that can be used as well. I don't have much colored fleece, so the dyeing that I want to do is no longer on hold. Just dye all the white wool, card or comb, get the loom set up. Weave! WOW!
I so enjoyed watching you make the beautiful wool rug. Was the fleece washed before you wove the rug or did you was the fleece after the rug was made? Thanks
Not sure if Bridget is reading comments here but id love to ask does she go straight to carding the raw fleece before weaving ? Or does she wash first? I heard her say she washes the rug itself. I love hearing the different processes of weavers 😊
thankyou for a unique look at this wonderful craftsmanship. I could tell that there was three different sheep represented? About how much "sheepsworth" of wool went in to the presented rug?
Martha Anderson You're right Martha - there was a mixture of fleeces involved, but together they would amount to approximately one fleece (the amount one sheep produces in a year). Worth remembering that a fair amount gets thrown out because it's too short or too dirty.. Also, big sheep have more wool than do small sheep : - )
This video got me to buy a small table loom to try it out and i love it but its so small i cant make much... and it takes soo long to string it up... i wish there was a easier way to string it up....
Wonderful job! Just perfect! What is the right name of the "machie" to make the rugs, Weaving Loom? and do you have any idea where it is possible to find a instruction to build one?
TheSharamara Thanks Sharamara - yes it's a weaving loom. This one is an upright rug-weaving loom. I haven't looked yet but I am sure there are many plans available online to build these. Good luck!!
Tim, greetings from Devon! I've just enjoyed rewatching this video - it's really nice to hear/see yous :) (I've just today bought a second hand one of these much-sought-after looms for a song, what a find!) I've been asked to contribute to the introduction to weaving page on the popular lowimpact.org non-profit website. Please may we embed this video there (with all due credits/link)? I think RUclips licensing is such that we could just help ourselves, but I thought I should ask - plus it's nice to say hi (I miss you all). Cheers, Eloïse xxx
Absolutely lovely craft! I'm interested in purchasing one of her pieces, but I cannot find a way to do so. Her rugs don't seem to be showing up on the facebook site...:(
+Sherri King Yes they are lovely, Sherri. We'll ask her whether she has one available at the moment and put you in touch. Whereabouts are you in the world?
Hello, I have an old dryad upright the same as your friend Brigid, but i think there's something missing, would you ask her if she wouldn't mind taking a picture from a couple of angles or front and back, just so I can check if mine is all there. I'm new to weaving so I'd appreciate any pictures, thank you. Cheers!
Sean, I am not sure where you live, but if you search for your local weaving guild, they can direct you on where to buy a new or used loom. You can use any sturdy loom 36" wide or more for this kind of weaving. I also make these kinds of rugs, but with Alpaca wool.
I have recently acquired a very similar loom and would love to get in contact with Bridget as I have a few questions about it! There is not much information online about these looms, and I love learning from real people who have experience. Would she be up for answering a couple questions? Thanks so much for sharing the video with us!
Hi, this is such an awesome video, thank you for sharing it. I have a similar loom at home here in Australia and I think it is handmade, as I can not find any brand name for it. Would you know if the company that makes these looms sell the springs for it? I have few hair ties for my beater, but it just does not work like I see in this video. Much much appreciate any help. Thank you. Zetta
Hi Bridget I’m hoping you can help me I’ve just purchased the loom you are using it’s not been use in a very long time and all the threads have rotted away I can’t seem to find anything that shows you how to do this can you point me in the right direction please looking forward to hearing from you thanks Pauline
Hi Pauline, Bridget wont see this, but I can ask her when I see her again. I do know though that she doesn't have any manuals, so she's going to ask 'what does she want help with exactly?'
+Steve Schwartz My sheep have different types of wool. My 2 Freisians/Gotlands would make good rugs. Then I have Finnsheep, Merino, Border Liecester and Wensleydale - these would make good blankets, I would think. They are all getting sheared tomorrow so I am really excited at trying all this!!
Hello. Are you still on your RUclips page? I would like to ask lovely Bridget what the benefit is of using a fabulous loom like this rather than a peg loom to make her gorgeous rugs. Does it make a better rug? Thank you.
O my lanta!! I have this exact loom!! I have not tried it, however upon trying to sell it I have learned more amazing things about this loom!! I have an amazing lady that sent me this link!! Thank you thank you!! Beautiful work!!
I love bridges rugs, so much so that I have watched this video about a dozen times, I now own a floor loom, not a dryad, although I wish it was. I buy wool and I'm going to make some for myself. Bridget is such an inspiration.
Lovely! Best of luck : - )
So pretty! And her voice is so welcoming and kind!
The rugs are beautiful! One of my favourite things about spinning and working with fleece, is the smell. When I open my front and back doors in South Wales (UK) I can smell the neighboring sheep and it is glorious! Thank you for another wonderful video and thank Bridget for her hard work.
What a great bit of art and skilled craftsmanship. Well done Bridget.
Your friend Bridget's rug is gorgeous. It was mesmerizing watching her deftly tuck just the right color and amount of cloud-like wisps of wool into her loom. This video was a real treat, thank you both, and Bridget, for sharing her wonderful weaving on her Dryad loom, with us. Happy New Year to You and Yours! Gretchen
thundercloud47 Thanks Gretchen! You too!
I really enjoyed that! I loved the laughter and giggles as you worked. You making weaving love very fun.
Snug as a bug in a rug. Thanks much for sharing. Love it.
Thank you for sharing this with us. I love the rustic look and the random colours of that rug, it looks so thick and cosy, reminds me of the 'proggy mats' my Grandma used to make... and it went together so quickly.
This video mesmerized me from the first time I saw it. Since then I shared it with all my family and have now purchased a Leclerc Gobelin loom to make my own from the many fleeces purchased this year. Initially they were purchased for a breed study but now they will go into rugs! Shortly I will be overrun with rugs. Many thanks to you WOW Bib as I too now need a larger house, or at least an addition to wrangle my latest addiction.
Ha! Sounds like you've found your thing. (Don't forget to sell some of them before you run out of space!)
Way Out West Blow-in blog got any clue how much they should go for? I've thought about it.
I think Bridget's ones go for about 160 euro each retail (I may be wrong though)
Marvellous to see such craft.What a beautiful demonstation of making an Irish Rug.
Incredibly beautiful rug. I can appreciate the amount of time and work that goes into this, I am a spinner and knitter, not a weaver ,maybe in my next life.Lol
Laurie Mc d
Fab video, love this rug. I would love to see you make a video going more in depth about the loom and how it is set up, also any other projects you use this Dryad loom for. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.
Wow absolutely beautiful! Her work is amazing and because it's handcrafted it makes it that much more fabulous! Thanks for sharing =)
What a beautiful creation, great job
Wow, a great looking rug. I will have to try that. Contrats, great demonstration.
Love the rug!!! They color and texture.
so inspiring! what a beautiful rug! Thank you for sharing your art!
Oh my goodness! I'm in love with that rug! I'll have to pay a visit to her shop so I can have one for myself!
Hi. Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous New Year to you all.
Fantastic. Rustic. Super Homely... Thanks so much for sharing this with us. The result was just amazing and thoroughly enjoyable to behold. 😄
David
Last night I discovered that I need donkey baskets even though I don't have a donkey. Tonight I find that I need wool rug!
Ha! Stop watching or you'll soon need a bigger house : - )
Todd Cottle o my Goodness!!! Me too, I just laughed so hard at your comment because I feel the exact same way.
Very amusing ..... just like me!
Way Out West Blow-in blog .... and this made me buy a small loom then regret my lack of sheep.... because wools pricey if you buy it
Your videos just make me want to learn all kinds of new things!! I shall make a list
Very interesting. Love the loom.
This is so fascinating. I so want to make one of these. I have the fleece, just need the loom.
MORE, please! Love this video!
Wow! It's beautiful!!!
Wonderful craftsmanship - thanks!
I love weaving! And spinning. Over 40 years ago I did an evening course in basic weaving, and first we made our own frame loom (glorified picture frame with a bar attached above it & string heddles) and we did some weaving like this with raw wool. I turned mine into a 70's shoulder bag. Also learned how to make our own wooden drop spindles& spin on them. (You could turn some beautiful drop spindles & market them, Tim!) I soon bought a handmade Tasmanian Huon Pine spinning wheel, and have recently been doing lots more spinning. Though today the temperature is in the 40's C, so not really spinning weather here at the moment!
Ruby Gray I think I could love weaving too, Ruby - but there are just so many other interesting things to get excited about, aren't there? I love the mechanics of the looms and think I could make one alright. Maybe one day. I remember the 70s too - there was some sort of a craft revival then, wasn't there? Not sure how many are interested in spinning and weaving these days though. I'd love to see your wheel - but I suspect you're on the other side of the world to us so that's not likely to happen : - )Can't imagine 40 c. You poor people! (We haven't had 30 c since 2007 even in summer) Take care! Tim
Gorgeous work! That really is a labor of love!
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Wow so beautiful!
Great... now I want a loom
Question is, did you get one, and if so, what other rabbit holes did you fall down? 😂
Joining a couple of your great rugs will make a heavy duty blanket, you think.You will never be cold again.Regards from Canada.
I have a giant counterbalance loom that is more than heavy enough to make these types of rugs. I also have an abundance of raw, washed fleece that needs carding. I just need a working carder that can make the batts. Hand carding with cards would kill my hands, as I also spin and knit. The fiber does not look as if it is carded too much. I assume that because the wool is carded, that it is a short staple. I have a good deal of long staple fibers that need combing, but I imagine that can be used as well. I don't have much colored fleece, so the dyeing that I want to do is no longer on hold. Just dye all the white wool, card or comb, get the loom set up. Weave! WOW!
Exactly - just go for it!
I've never seen a vertical look like this. Very interesting.
This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing
So beautiful
Ahhh gorgeous
How beautifully done. I would love to be able to make a rug like that.
love your rug
This looks like fun. I'm going to give it a try on my Cranbrook.
Beautiful ❤️ my cousin is a Weaver in Northern Ireland
Beautiful,,,I have two sheep,,,one grey ,,one black,,,I need this❤️❤️❤️❤️
wonderful idea to showcase other craftspeople and bridget was just great, sheepy or not.
Terry Teague Thanks Terry - yes, she is, isn't she?!
So beautiful thanks for sharing.
I love this video. I have watched it so many times. I can't find anything on Bridget or her work now....I am so curious.
Thanks. Yes, she's fine, and she still makes rugs
I know people who use these as mattresses when camping, fantastic rugs
FANTABULOUS
that is awesome!
I so enjoyed watching you make the beautiful wool rug. Was the fleece washed before you wove the rug or did you was the fleece after the rug was made? Thanks
Didn't we address that in the video? I must watch it again : - )
Such lovely rugs! How do you care for them?
I would love to learn how to build a loom like that!!!!
I always wanted to learn to weave
Not sure if Bridget is reading comments here but id love to ask does she go straight to carding the raw fleece before weaving ? Or does she wash first? I heard her say she washes the rug itself. I love hearing the different processes of weavers 😊
I love it!
That was amazing. We have enable weaving here can eo philipines.
LOVE your rug!! Would love to find your loom in the US!!
Beautiful! Would Bridget be open to sharing the ends per inch set up for these rugs?
+Hollyann I'll ask.. : - )
I too was wondering what the ends per inch is on this rug.
Hollyann did you get a loom?
thank you for this video
I need to buy one I need it
Can someone please tell me what the style and specs of the loom are that she's using?
Would dog hair on a peg loom work for making rugs?
thankyou for a unique look at this wonderful craftsmanship. I could tell that there was three different sheep represented? About how much "sheepsworth" of wool went in to the presented rug?
Martha Anderson You're right Martha - there was a mixture of fleeces involved, but together they would amount to approximately one fleece (the amount one sheep produces in a year). Worth remembering that a fair amount gets thrown out because it's too short or too dirty.. Also, big sheep have more wool than do small sheep : - )
This video got me to buy a small table loom to try it out and i love it but its so small i cant make much... and it takes soo long to string it up... i wish there was a easier way to string it up....
Wonderful job! Just perfect! What is the right name of the "machie" to make the rugs, Weaving Loom? and do you have any idea where it is possible to find a instruction to build one?
TheSharamara Thanks Sharamara - yes it's a weaving loom. This one is an upright rug-weaving loom. I haven't looked yet but I am sure there are many plans available online to build these. Good luck!!
Tim, greetings from Devon! I've just enjoyed rewatching this video - it's really nice to hear/see yous :) (I've just today bought a second hand one of these much-sought-after looms for a song, what a find!) I've been asked to contribute to the introduction to weaving page on the popular lowimpact.org non-profit website. Please may we embed this video there (with all due credits/link)? I think RUclips licensing is such that we could just help ourselves, but I thought I should ask - plus it's nice to say hi (I miss you all). Cheers, Eloïse xxx
Absolutely lovely craft! I'm interested in purchasing one of her pieces, but I cannot find a way to do so. Her rugs don't seem to be showing up on the facebook site...:(
+Sherri King Yes they are lovely, Sherri. We'll ask her whether she has one available at the moment and put you in touch. Whereabouts are you in the world?
I have just got a Dyrad floor loom, please can you tell me how to warp it????
I'll pass this on to Bridget for you..
How do you "finish"/wash the rug before sale? I was wondering about felting! Thanks.
They go out just as they are
Could you tell aprox how many EPI for the warp, cotton? think weft?
I meant thick wef, now I see I would like to do it with coarse hand spind yarn on a hand spindle
Cool! You made a very beautiful rug. Please tell the name or brand of your loom. I want to know more about it.
Have a look in the description
Amazing cool..
Where are you in the world and do you sell them. If so how can I buy one please.
Lol jacqui in the UK
Bridget does send them to the UK sometimes - I'll ask her if you like?
Hello, I have an old dryad upright the same as your friend Brigid, but i think there's something missing, would you ask her if she wouldn't mind taking a picture from a couple of angles or front and back, just so I can check if mine is all there. I'm new to weaving so I'd appreciate any pictures, thank you. Cheers!
where can I find this wonderful loom! theres nothing else around that could compete
catherine roberts the make is 'Dryad'. Bridget thinks they are not made anymore but you might find a second-hand one online, perhaps? Good luck!
where can i get one of these machines to make the rugs ive seen samall ones for sale
+Sean McEwen Sorry Sean, I have no idea. Ebay?
Sean, I am not sure where you live, but if you search for your local weaving guild, they can direct you on where to buy a new or used loom. You can use any sturdy loom 36" wide or more for this kind of weaving. I also make these kinds of rugs, but with Alpaca wool.
Is it durable? and how would it be cleaned without turning it to felt….would you just vacuum it? Would the vacuum not suck up some wool?
You can wash them in cold water
wow
What is rhe name of this weaving loom. This loom is exactly wht Im searching for an up and coming project
Isn't it in the description, Lorraine?
yes, found it...
Does anyone know how to wash this type of rug once it is made?
I have recently acquired a very similar loom and would love to get in contact with Bridget as I have a few questions about it! There is not much information online about these looms, and I love learning from real people who have experience. Would she be up for answering a couple questions? Thanks so much for sharing the video with us!
If you give send us your email address I'll pass it on to her
Hi, this is such an awesome video, thank you for sharing it. I have a similar loom at home here in Australia and I think it is handmade, as I can not find any brand name for it. Would you know if the company that makes these looms sell the springs for it? I have few hair ties for my beater, but it just does not work like I see in this video. Much much appreciate any help. Thank you. Zetta
Did you try googling them, Zetta? Not sure they're still in business though.
Hi Bridget
I’m hoping you can help me I’ve just purchased the loom you are using it’s not been use in a very long time and all the threads have rotted away I can’t seem to find anything that shows you how to do this can you point me in the right direction please looking forward to hearing from you thanks Pauline
Hi Pauline, Bridget wont see this, but I can ask her when I see her again. I do know though that she doesn't have any manuals, so she's going to ask 'what does she want help with exactly?'
HERMOSO.
So Beautiful 🤍🤍
Is there a difference between making a rug and a blanket? I would think not but just want to know.
+Steve Schwartz My sheep have different types of wool. My 2 Freisians/Gotlands would make good rugs. Then I have Finnsheep, Merino, Border Liecester and Wensleydale - these would make good blankets, I would think. They are all getting sheared tomorrow so I am really excited at trying all this!!
What kind of loom is it?
Doesn't it say it in the video somewhere? Or in the description?
How can I contact her about her loom? I have been searching for the loom she has but I can't find it anywhere. Can I make one? Or where can I buy one?
+Anna Oswald Send us a private message and I'll give you Bridget's email address and then you can talk to her directly
How do you stop it getting infested with moth?
Hello. Are you still on your RUclips page? I would like to ask lovely Bridget what the benefit is of using a fabulous loom like this rather than a peg loom to make her gorgeous rugs. Does it make a better rug? Thank you.
Bridget's still making lovely rugs on the loom. I can ask her but I'm sure she'll say she uses this one because she has it : - )
@@WayOutWestx2 Ah, of course. ;-) I'd love to know what her sort of loom is called.
@@katekirkwood3551 It is a Dryad upright loom, usually only found in the Uk!
@@aiyanakai ah, thank you. :)
Finish your doughnut machine before you make your loom LOL
Not interested in textured weaving? Inter.