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Are you really caring for your loom?
Think about it. As weavers we often make a substantial investment in our weaving loom and tools. But there is more to just assembling a loom and then using it indefinitely.
It’s easy to forget, because our looms are such steady workhorses. For the most part hey just do their job… until suddenly something squeaks, sticks...
If you’ve ever held a piece of handwoven fabric and noticed the way it falls or flows, you’ve already experienced drape. Drape is simply how a fabric hangs or holds its own weight, and it’s one of the most important qualities to understand, especially if you’re weaving garments or anything meant to move with the body.
The beautiful thing is that dr...
I received a question from a reader recently about weaving yarn numbers, weights and thicknesses.
“You speak about 8/2 and 8/4. I do understand they relate to thickness. But, what do the numbers really mean and stand for? Also, how do they relate to the numbers. You said that 8/4 is twice the thickness of 8/4. But let’s say I am wanting to purchase some yarn onl...
Following a question from a student about the steps for twisting fringe on a handwoven scarf, I wanted to make sure everyone could benefit from the answer.
The steps to twisting a fringe on your handwoven piece are fairly simple with t...
Last year I quite suddenly became intensely interested in the idea of painting. It’s not uncommon for me to fall down a rabbit hole when it comes to creative pursuits, but this time I was really looking for something I hadn’t tried much previously.
I have dabbled in drawing and watercolour painting and pencils over the years but never really committed seriously to s...
