How to Finish Handwoven Chenille Rayon or cotton chenille yarns require a different finishing technique than other handwoven articles. When chenille is in loom-state it feels stiff as cardboard. This finishing treatment […]
Weaving Twill Tapestry
Weaving Twill Tapestry I had the good fortune to be able to take a workshop on Twill Tapestry with weaver and tapestry artist, Kaija Rautiainen a couple of years ago. Post Views: […]
Catalogne Rug
Catalogne Rug “Someone asked me what a Catalogne is. Here is the information I sent: a catalogne has its origins in Europe, L’encyclopédie de l’artisnat :Bois et Textiles, 1975, says that it […]
Countermarche Looms
Countermarche Looms Countermarche Looms – Type A and Type BThese photos and diagrams were originally printed in: Handbok IvevingJ.W. Carpelens ForlagCentralTrykkeriet, Oslo1958I have added the Red lettering to the diagrams, to help […]
Paper Yarn Weaving
Paper Yarn Weaving I had the opportunity to take a seminar with Pirkko Karvonen, on weaving with paper yarns. Post Views: 636
Tapestry Woven Cushion
Tapestry Woven Cushion These pillow covers were woven on the loom using a double width weaving technique. The centre of each pillow was also woven on the loom, with a variety of […]
Spears Loom
Spears Loom I found this lovely little loom on Ebay. It came in its original box, complete with instructions and weaving sticks. It is a Spears No 3 Weaving Loom made in […]
Paper Yarn Placemats
Paper Yarn Placemats Pattern Paper yarn is quite sturdy and can be woven into a wide range of items. This paper placemat pattern is woven in tabby but use different types of […]
Why Do I Spin Wool
Why Do I Spin Wool? “Because we are always only a week away from the tent.” Post Views: 599
A Weaver’s Poem
A Weaver’s Poem A Poem that was written by a friend of mine – for her daughter. Post Views: 580
