Do not fear re-beaming a warp
Perfectly tensioned warp & a clear shed make for happy weaving. In a recent blog post, I was complaining about a warp for which the width...
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Weaving "soft" textiles, part 1
A novice weaver contacted me recently wanting to learn how to weave “soft wefts.” When I asked for clarification, she said she really...
When things go wrong
Warning, this is a long one, so I’ll spare you a second post this month. In all my design classes I emphasize that when samples don’t...
Avoid yarn soup when mixing thick and thin warp yarns
The giant houndstooth project I am starting will require a warp integrating three different styles of yarn, two black and one very fine...
Nothing like a deadline to kick a slow simmer into rolling boil
Just like a rich, delicious homemade soup, weaving designs sometimes need to simmer a good long while on the back burner, or even rest in...
Suffering from design paralysis? Here's a handy checklist.
Designing a woven textile from scratch can be intimidating. With so many decisions affecting the final result, where do you start? It is...
From Wood to Cloth
I’ve always believed woodworkers and weavers have a special relationship. Individually they are passionate about their chosen medium, but...
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