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 8:00am: Check emails Day off Finish weaving commissioned belt 8:00am: Finishing touches on necklace Day off Continue weaving second necklace Craft Fair
8:15am: Check Etsy 8:15am: Take photos for Etsy shop
8:30am Warp commissioned belt on Inkle loom 8:30am: Sew buckle, trim ends on belt Promote craft fair on social media
8:45am: Take photos for Etsy shop
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 11:00am: Finishing touches on necklace Lunch
11:15am: Take photos of necklace for Etsy shop
11:30am Lunch Craft Fair Cont'd
12:00pm Lunch 12:00pm: Check emails
12:15pm: Check Etsy
12:30pm 12:30pm: Check emails Get stock and display organized for craft show
12:45pm: Check Etsy
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