“Learning to Weave” Turns 40
Many weavers “grew up” with Deborah Chandler’s “Learning to Weave” book at their side on the loom bench. Jane Patrick was the editor and an enthusiastic supporter of the book.
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Many weavers “grew up” with Deborah Chandler’s “Learning to Weave” book at their side on the loom bench. Jane Patrick was the editor and an enthusiastic supporter of the book.
Learn the three main methods for warping a loom, including the pros and cons for each. Warping a loom doesn't have to be intimidating! Here are three free PDF downloads to help you get started.
Learn how to read weaving drafts and expand your repertoire of handweaving techniques with the five multi-shaft loom & rigid heddle loom weaving patterns and weaving tips in this FREE eBook!
Using an advancing twill threading and treadling with pastels in the warp and a darker weft, Barbara Goudsmit created a scarf with movement and sparkle, almost like the waves it was named for.
What makes one handwoven towel better than the next? Tracy has some theories and explains her process of weaving "perfect" towels.
Our first ever weaving event will take place February 25-29. Four days of weaving bliss!
Download this pattern from Anne McKenzie for sturdy totes woven using recycled plastic weft. Tips for preparing the weft are included in the pdf.
Weaving a temperature blanket over the course of a year is impractical, so instead Robin decided to pick significant years for different family members and weave them blankets that represented those years' temperatures.
Weft-faced weaving in particular is easier to weave well if you use a temple. This tip video will show you how it’s done!
Learn everything you need to know about choosing, designing, and weaving with yarn in this FREE eBook for beginner weavers.
Worsted has many meanings, and I was surprised by a few!
Is it possible to use a skeleton tie-up on a countermarch loom? Sometimes. Madelyn shows how to tie up your treadles for an 8-shaft skeleton summer and winter tie-up.