Raanu weavings use a cotton warp and a wool weft. The wool weft yarns are generally quite fine and many colours are used to create the complex designs of this weft-faced rep weave.… Read more...
Takana
FI – Täkänä
Here are some examples of Finnish weaving techniques of Double weave Pickup and Täkänä.
Poppana
During a trip to Ontario, I had the opportunity to view some wonderful examples of Finnish textiles. Here are some photos of them.… Read more...
Weaving with Hemp
Weaving and Spinning Hemp
From rope to fine tablecloths, hemp has been used by industry and for textiles for many centuries.… Read more...
Select a Fleece
Here are a few things that I look for when choosing a fleece for hand spinning.
… Read more...Crimp Twist Ply
The formula of crimp, twist and wheel ratios for spinning perfect yarns
How do you figure out how much twist to add to your yarn?… Read more...