Weaving threads into fabric continues the steps started in the Spinning Shop on the road to making clothing for the family. Once looms, such as our 1862 two-harness barn frame loom, were found in most homes. When you enter our Weaving Shop, named for Founder Erie’s grandmother, you’ll hear the steady rhythm of the rise and fall of the harnesses, the shuttle being sent back and forth through the warp and the beater bar being thrown to tighten the weave. All this happens under the careful hands of our skilled weavers who share their insights into this craft as they turn rags into beautiful rugs.
