Caitlin Ross

Tablet weaving in progress

Who I am

Hi, my name is Caitlin Ross and I'm a weaver. I specialize in a technique called tablet weaving (or card weaving) for which I typically use an inkle loom. I primarily design and create belts, collar-style necklaces, personalized bookmarks, and other accessories.

Qualifications

Accomplishments

  1. Won first place in the weaving category at the Vankleek Hill Fair 2019

  2. Won third place in the weaving category at the Williamstown Fair 2018

  3. Received a Silver award on Reddit for a belt design

Schedule for Jan 31 - Feb 6
Time Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
8:00am
8:00amCheck emails
8:15amCheck Etsy
Day off Finish weaving commissioned belt
8:00amFinishing touches on necklace
8:15amTake photos of necklace for Etsy shop
Day off Continue weaving second necklace Craft Fair
8:30am Warp commissioned belt on Inkle loom
8:30amSew buckle, trim ends on belt
8:45amTake photos for Etsy shop
Promote craft fair on social media
9:00am Design necklaces (same pattern, 2 colourways) Clean and organize studio
9:30am Warp loom for first necklace
10:00am Weave commissioned belt
10:30am Begin weaving first necklace
11:00am Go shopping for display supplies for craft fair
11:00amFinishing touches on necklace
11:15amTake photos of necklace for Etsy shop
Lunch
11:30am Lunch Craft Fair Cont'd
12:00pm Lunch
12:00pmCheck emails
12:15pmCheck Etsy
12:30pm
12:30pmCheck emails
12:45pmCheck Etsy
Get stock and display organized for craft show
1:00pm Lunch Continue weaving first necklace Warp loom for second necklace
1:30pm Continue weaving new belt
2:00pm Begin weaving second necklace Promote craft fair on social media Bookkeeping
2:30pm Call fair organizer to verify details
3:00pm End day early, big day tomorrow Discuss commission details with client
3:30pm Begin design for commission
Copyright belongs to Caitlin Ross, ©CAJR Fibre Jan 19, 2021