During our trip to Comfort in search of yarn, we discovered another little gem in the quaint historic district. Comfort Crockery is immediately across the street from The Tinsmith’s Wife. The main area is dedicated to original artwork by local and regional artists. The items included pottery, glassware, jewelry and mesquite furniture. But what really drew me in was a sign that read “Loom Room.”
It turns out that Comfort Crockery offers weaving classes and all the tools needed by spinners and weavers alike. They had spindles, spinning wheels, fiber and looms. I chatted with the owner who gave me a preview of wonderful things to come. She led me through a hallway that opened up into a cavernous room that was to become the Loom Room. There were piles of lumber, saw horses and tools scattered throughout. The room was being carefully renovated.
As I soon learned, Comfort Crockery is housed in a historic building designed in the mid-1800’s by architect Alfred Giles of San Antonio. The town itself was settled by German immigrants who were “freethinkers.”
Freethinkers were German intellectuals who advocated reason and democracy over religious and political authoritarianism. Many had participated in the 1848 German revolution and sought freedom in America. They strongly supported secular education and generally did not adhere to any formal religious doctrines. They applied themselves to the crafts of physical labor and divided their time between farming and intellectual pursuits. Freethinkers advocated universal equal rights, and their moral values were dominated by their respect for life. They actively supported such social issues as the abolition of slavery and the rejection of secession. (Source)
So our quaint afternoon in search of yarn became a wonderful mini history lesson. These are some of the things I saw at Comfort Crockery.
Agujas 
Very cool.
I would have liked to spend a little more time there.
Fascinating and beautiful!
It would be great to go back after they finish renovating.
What a lovely and informative afternoon 🙂
It was!
Thanks so much for your great review!! We are still under construction. November 1 is our drop dead going to have that room ready and open day. Hope to see you back soon afterwards.
Very exciting! It is such a beautiful building. That large room will be a great place for weaving.
I am so excited! I go through Comfort all the time but rarely stop. I think it will be “my turn to drive” next time we go that way, and I will just happen to go through town instead of along the freeway….
You’ll have to tell us all about it!!
P.S. Note the comment from the owner above. They plan to have the new Loom Room ready by November 1.
Beautiful review and as always beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing. 😀
The building was very beautiful – old and charming. It is a great space for crafting. I saw the owner again at the fiber festival and she told me that they had just opened up the Loom Room. I will have to find my way back to see it.
This is so interesting!
I enjoyed discovering the history of the town. Glad you enjoyed reading.
Loved all the history here 🙂
I’m so glad. The small town is so quaint and historic. Knowing the history made it a bit more meaningful to me.