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Not only do we sometimes have to create extra spools for the creel, but we also have to create bobbins for the loom. Like our other machine, this one is specially designed to automatically measure how much of the fiber we need. Watch below as Arthur shows us how it’s done!
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YouTubeLast, but certainly not least, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel; where we post a ton of goodies, like behind the scene looks at how we create blankets from simple fibers. So be sure to like, follow, and subscribe away! When you have 600 combs (or spools of yarn) to fill, sometimes there just aren’t enough for the job. That’s why we have a handy dandy machine at our disposal. It takes the larger combs and re-spools it into a smaller, more manageable comb. The machine will measure exactly how much of the fiber you need. In order to create a full set of 600 combs, it is a full 8 hours worth of work! Watch below as Arthur shows us how it works:  Brahms Mount Showroom Beige can get boring, especially in the heat of the summer. But you don’t have to completely redesign your room to add a little color. Here are a few quick and easy ways to add some color – and great focal points – to your home. PaintA change in paint color will quickly and easily change the feel of a room. The great news? A can of paint is inexpensive, and the biggest cost is your own time. If you’re feeling a little abstract, try painting only one wall for a great focal point. Throw pillowsAdding a few colorful pillows on your couch, chairs, or even the floor will brighten up a room in an instant. Throw pillows are a really easy way to change the look and feel of your room depending on the season, so feel free to change these pillows out, come fall! LampGetting a cool, funky lamp can brighten (pardon the pun) your room immediately. Lamps are a great way to show off your personality – be it vintage, modern, eclectic, or classic. Like throw pillows, you can easily change out the lamp shade depending on the season. Throw rugEven if you have a carpet in the room already, adding a throw rug is a great way to add color to a room and to an unusual focal point: the floor. Piece of artIt’s no surprise adding a piece of art to your wall can add a color and make a quick change to the feel of a room. But here’s a DIY tip you may not have thought of: try buying a great piece of wallpaper and covering a canvas. That way, you can fully customize your wall art, and for only a few dollars! BlanketLast, but certainly not least, a blanket – draped over the back of a chair or on a bed – is one of the easiest way to add color to your room. Plus, there is the added benefit of keeping you warm and cozy on a cool night! For some colorful blanket styles, be sure to check out our day blanket collection. Day blankets are apart of Brahms Mount’s exquisite line of oversized throws that have delighted our customers for years. Each is perfect, whether it’s to throw in the car or on the couch, and most importantly to throw on your shoulders and snuggle in. With Brahms Mount’s variety of patterns, natural fibers and vibrant color palettes, there is sure to be a day blanket, personal and perfect, for everyone. BeachEver spent time in the sand with a small beach towel and left without being covered in sand? We’d love to know your secret! Our day blankets are perfect for the beach – they won’t hold in the heat, they’ll cover a large area, and will stay soft and comfortable. BoatingNeed a little cover for those windy boat trips? Need a comfier place to sit? Look no further than a day blanket: perfect for a few friends or family to sit on, or to cover up the little ones when they get chilly. And don’t worry if these blankets get splashed – they’ll dry out in no time! TravelEver sit on the plane next to someone who’s cozy and comfortable, covered in a great blanket? That could be you! Take the blanket off the plane and enjoy it throughout your entire trip – day blankets are easy to pack in a bag for the day, whether you’re sight seeing or on business. Exercise/YogaYou’ve probably never thought a day blanket would be perfect for exercise, have you? Think again. Soft and comfortable, not to mention highly absorbent, they’ll make a great large space to work out on. Reading in backyard on warm summer or chilly fall daysDoubling as an ultra soft and comfortable space to lay on and a cover to stay warm if it gets a little chilly, day blankets are the perfect accessory for reading in the backyard…or anywhere! Ready to see more? Brahms Mount offers day blankets in many designs, fibers, and colors, including:
Recently, we talked about what the creel is. Today, we’re going to talk about what happens next in a fiber’s journey to becoming a textile. From the creel, the 600 combs are all hand fed to 600 individual reeds in the warper. The warper is responsible for the vertical fiber in the textile: the warp (the horizontal fiber is called the weft).
Below, you’ll see the Brahms Mount warper in the foreground and the creel in the background:  Warper and creel Once all of the yarn from the creel has been fed into the warper, it gets to work. Watch below as Arthur explains how the warper puts all of these fibers on to the racks. Warp/weft photo credit: Wikipedia Linen and cotton, both natural vegetable fibers, make great materials for blankets and throws. Both fibers are absorbent, durable and become softer with use. Even with all of their similarities, there are some significant differences between the two fibers that may help you choose the right fabric for you.
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