Information,tips and techniques about weaving, warps, looms and textiles.
“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 would hold its name from Sieur de Catalan who lived in the 17th century.… Read more...
On larger looms, the weft thread is usually wound onto a bobbin or shuttle, however, on this small cardboard box loom, a shuttle would be too big use.… Read more...
Guilds
Do you want to learn how to spin or weave, and don’t know where to find lessons? Check with a guild near you and see if they offer classes.… Read more...
Truly free Weaving drafts and patterns
Advancing Twill
Basket Weave
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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.… Read more...
Krokbragd is usually woven in stripes of 3 colours. Other colours can be added to the pattern sequence but using only a maximum of 3 at a time.… Read more...
