Sandra's Loom Blog

Update of Yarn Sales Document

2020-10-26T09:30:00.000-07:00

The yarns have been selling - 210 of the 300 lots are sold! Thanks to all that have helped me make an $8000 donation to the memorial fund. The updated list with new photos and improved descriptions can be found here

Sales Have Been Brisk

2020-10-02T16:15:00.001-07:00

Thanks to all that have purchased yarns to support Sandra's Memorial find. I sold 152 lots of yarn in 36 hours and ask the buyers to be patient while I acquire enough boxes to package all the shipments. I have update the sales list and you can download it here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lcfpmv17w383306/YarnSalePkg.pdf?dl=0

Sandra's Extensive Yarn Collection is for sale

2020-09-30T14:41:00.002-07:00

I have finally completed the processing of my wife Sandra's extensive yarn stash. The proceeds of the sale will go to the Sandra Rude Memorial Fund for Advanced Learning at Complex Weavers.

Please look through the listing and let me know if you'd like to purchase any of the yarn lots.

Thanks,

Mike

The pdf file can be downloaded from DropBox here

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lcfpmv17w383306/YarnSalePkg.pdf?dl=0

Sandra's Dobby Loom is Also for Sale

2020-07-28T11:07:00.000-07:00

AVL TDL (Technical (Compu-) Dobby Loom) $9,500 OBO

From the estate of Sandra Rude, artist and professional weaver

Sandra was a professional weaver specializing in complex weaves using fine threads. She wove scarves, shawls, wraps, and table linens on this 48-inch, 24-shaft computer-assisted loom.

Sandra’s beautiful weaving was shown at high-end craft shows such as the Smithsonian Craft Show, the American Craft Council and in juried and invitational exhibits. She won many awards from several weaving organizations, including Handweavers Guild of America and Complex Weavers.

This fine loom, in excellent condition, is now offered for sale.

See the loom in action:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/b08d451ronk7qy7/Weaving-on-DobbyLoom.MP4?dl=0

48 inches wide

24 harnesses with Texsolve heddles

AVL A-series full frame

Compu-dobby II

1 yard sectional warp beam

½ yard plain beam

Automatic cloth storage system

Automatic new upgraded cloth advance system

E-Lift, custom made by Mike Rude

Single box flyshuttle on overhead beater

Stainless steel reed (15 dpi)

Custom 2 level warping trapeze

Additional sectional beam hoops for 1" spacing

User and assembly manuals

Computer, mounted monitor, keyboard, mouse, and software are included

Comparable value if purchased today: $20,000 plus tax

LOCATED: Atascadero, California (near San Luis Obispo)
Shipping, handling, packaging not included

CONTACT: Michael Rude, mikerude@gmail.com

Sandra's Jacquard Is for Sale

2020-07-27T19:58:00.000-07:00

Jacquard Loom: AVL Jacq3G

$40,000 OBO

Value if purchased today: $75,000 + tax

From the estate of Sandra Rude, artist and professional weaver

Sandra left behind a body of beautiful work created on this amazing AVL Jacquard Loom. Using Photoshop and JacPoint software, she captured some of her favorite subjects for the rest of us to enjoy. This loom is now available for a new owner to create their own artistic journey.

Mike Rude, Sandra’s husband maintained the loom. It is in excellent condition with an added bonus of mounted video monitor, computer, software, lamps, and small spare parts inventory.

The loom may be disassembled for transport and includes an assembly and instruction manual. For long distance shipment, crates which may be purchased from AVL, are recommended.

You can see Sandra at the loom on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5W8B-wxKlY

Front of Jacquard showing 12 modules and included monitor

Back of Jacquard with included computer

Features:

48” wide with stainless steel reed (15 dpi)

12 modules (9 extra modules)

1440 hooks (heddles)

Extended AVL A-frame

Automatic cloth storage

Automatic Cloth Advance System

Dial-a-sett dynamic thread density

adjustment system

Rotary temples

E-Lift II Electrically Assisted

Double box Overhead Flyshuttle conversion

1 Yard Sectional Warp Beam

Additional Sectional Beam Hoops for

1" spacing

JacqPoint software

Computer, monitor, mounted lamps

included

Small spare parts inventory

LOCATED: Atascadero, California (near San Luis Obispo)
Shipping, handling, packaging not included

CONTACT: Michael Rude, mikerude@gmail.com

Jacquards for Sale

2020-07-25T10:04:00.004-07:00

Here are the remaining jacquard weavings that I am willing to sell. Full resolution pictures can be found here https://www.dropbox.com/sh/19znfo8k6c33fzo/AAC14EiTqw2yYvyQzHhAIR1da?dl=0 Please contact me is you are interested in any of them. mikerude (at) gmail.com


Antelope Canyon $343 24 x 22

Cymbidium I $310 19 x 24

Daylily $40 16.5 x 15 unframed

Petrified Pine $295 19.5 x 22.5


Pears $340 20 x 25

Rose $60 20.5 x 16 unframed

Wine Barrel $60 16.5 x 24.5 unframed

Pink Rose $360 24 x 22.5

BC Rainforest $390 21.5 x 27.5

Memorial Scholarship Fund

2020-07-09T11:53:00.000-07:00

Sandra and I decided that we would use the sales of her weaving supplies and remaining weavings to fund a memorial scholarship fund at Complex Weavers. This fund is for helping weavers to attend training in complex weaving techniques that were so important to Sandra.
I will be posting pictures of Sandra's remaining weavings which will be for sale in a few weeks. Her yarns, looms, and other supplies will also posted for sale on the web.
If you would like to make a donation for the scholarship fund, send it to Complex Weavers and identify it for the Sandra Rude memorial scholarship fund.

Rest In Peace

2020-07-03T06:42:00.000-07:00

My beloved wife, friend, travel companion, and amazing artist Sandra has passed in her sleep this morning. My the memories of her interactions with each of us carry us through the grief.

At Home

2020-06-30T11:39:00.001-07:00

Sandra was released for final Hospice care with family and friends.She is so happy to be home.

Some Sleep and Breakfast

2020-06-20T10:38:00.001-07:00

Sandra finally got a night's sleep and then ate all her breakfast. Still disoriented, but a good step forward.
Mike

Stable but Confused

2020-06-19T09:00:00.002-07:00

All these days in ICU have exhausted Sandra - so difficult to get some good sleep. Her stats are stable but she is mostly confused. The dialysis is helping her. I continue to convey your messages of support to her.

A Smile for all your messages

2020-06-16T15:35:00.002-07:00

Feeling a little better today.

Some Confusion

2020-06-16T11:45:00.002-07:00

Sandra did not have a good Monday. She was confused and had trouble getting her words out. I think she was exhausted from the previous day's visits. Still I was able to read to her all your new messages and we listened to a recording of her Oberlin cello recital. She didn't sleep well overnight, but is sleeping this morning. Hope she will not be confused when she wakes.

Sandra had a good night

2020-06-15T07:24:00.000-07:00

The nurse says Sandra slept well and her condition is still critcal but stable. Her brother, sister, and I were able to talk with her for hours yesterday. I read all your messages to her and she was awed and strenghtened by them.

Some Improvement

2020-06-14T05:56:00.001-07:00

Sandra had some improvement overnight. I am looking forward to talking with her and sharing all your messages of support. She is so proud of the respect and thanks you all are sending.

Mike

Sandra is very, very ill

2020-06-13T10:25:00.000-07:00

My dear wife Sandra is in the ICU and is not expected to be with us much longer. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Mike

Cistus (rockrose) Smiles

2020-05-01T17:07:00.001-07:00

Longing for summer's
warmth, I chase sun and bird song

and blooming flowers.

Iris in Bloom

2020-04-29T18:10:00.000-07:00

Who needs a haiku
with iris in full flower
dancing in the sun?

Oh, well, you get the haiku anyway!

Haiku for a cactus

2020-04-25T15:21:00.001-07:00

The peanut cactus
brings sunshine and cheer with it
each bloom lasts one day.

Tuesday, 4/21

2020-04-21T12:14:00.001-07:00

The first white iris

flutter in the April breeze.

A lovely ballet.

Today's Haiku

2020-04-18T16:38:00.001-07:00

New leaves on the trees,

the happiest Spring color.

Quail scurry in twos.

Another Haiku

2020-04-11T18:57:00.001-07:00

Camelia buds sing

Psalms of Spring while Winter fades.

Their song makes me smile.

Haiku for Today

2020-04-08T12:18:00.001-07:00

Sorry I haven't posted for a long time. I injured back and hips in a fall, and haven't been in the studio for a couple of months. So,instead of a textile adventure, here's a seasonal haiku:

Heavy frost last night

Still on the ground this morning

Tea steams in my mug.

Beaming the Braid Ikat Warp

2020-01-21T18:19:00.000-08:00

Finally!

Towels: Finished

2020-01-14T12:10:00.001-08:00

I chose a threading (parallel points in blue and aqua, and a limited range of weft colors. Then it was a game of "How many variations can I think of?"

As it happens, I wove two towels that were identical - same treadling, tieup, and weft color. So I'm keeping that one. Here are the others in the series:

Number 1 is a bread cloth or fingertip towel (I ran out of warp!).

Numbers 6 and 7 share the same tredling, but the tieup for 6 is a plaited twill, and 7 is a straight twill. The result is that 6 is a muted, obscured version of 7, but you can see the same shapes in both.