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Choosing and Using Shuttles: Boat Shuttles, Bobbins, and Quills
In this third entry of our shuttle series, Liz covers the ever-popular boat shuttles.
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In this third entry of our shuttle series, Liz covers the ever-popular boat shuttles.
In this second entry in our series, Liz Moncrief covers her favorite types of weaving shuttles.
Using the right shuttle will make your weaving go smoother. In this first entry in our shuttle series, Liz Moncrief covers 4 of the simplest shuttles available.
Liz Moncrief sampled with Sanjo Silk's Silk Linen, a yarn she was already a fan of. Her sampling solidified her love for this beautiful blend.
Wondering how to sanitize looms in a way that won’t damage the wood? Liz Moncrief has the answers.
Even the best of weavers have the occasional slack warp end. Here are some tips on fixing them.
Changing your tie-up and treadling so that you can walk your treadles may make you enjoy weaving more and may also be better for your body.
Learn about two shuttles that are sometimes considered more advanced, as they require finesse on the part of the weaver. You might just want to learn how to use them!
From a white wedding dress to "blue-collar" clothing, cloth tends to reflect our cultural beliefs and values. Here's weaver and Handwoven contributor Liz Moncrief to tell you about the spotted history of stripes.
Inspired by the SeaCell yarn she was sampling, Liz designed a simple, flowing scarf to explore the yarn's possibilities.
I’ve been working with a new-to-me yarn, Marine Silk Lace, for the past couple of years. Merino wool and silk have, of course, been used for a very long time, but there’s a surprise fiber in this yarn—seaweed.
In this second entry in our shuttle series, Liz Moncrief covers her favorite types of weaving shuttles, rug and ski.
You might think that yarn made out of banana fibers is a new thing but in fact it has been around for a long time. Liz Moncrief wove samples with it with great success.