Further to my previous article about weaving pickup on a band loom, there is a quicker method that you can use.… Read more...
How to Warp a Band Loom
To warp my new Glimakra band loom, I use a method that is similar to the way that I warp my large floor looms, front-to-back.… Read more...
Weave Pickup Patterns on Band Loom
I recently purchased a Glimakra 2 shaft band loom so that I can weave narrow bands more easily. I have been experimenting with how to also weave pickup patterns on this loom.… Read more...
Sami Grene Blanket with a Bandwoven Edge Finish
Grene rugs and blankets were a traditional style of blanket woven by the Saami on warp weighted looms. They were made of hand spun wool.… Read more...
Pewter Key Chain Project
Sami Pewter Keychain Project
How to make a keychain using pewter thread and reindeer leather.
Tin Thread Spinning
The Saami Art of Tin Thread Spinning
Tugging on a bit of pewter thread has led me down a new path of unraveling some of the intricately beautiful textile crafts of my ancestors.… Read more...