I am a loom lover. I love all looms—frame, inkle, backstrap, tapestry, pin, table, and floor looms in all their various forms (dobby, jack, countermarche, counterbalance, Jacquard, etc.). I am curious about all woven cloth and I celebrate weaving in all its forms. It is no secret that I love the rigid heddle loom best […]
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In my previous post on double weave, I covered tips for setting up, weaving two separate layers, and switching layers. Today we’ll use these skills to create pockets and tubes. Typically, handweaving creates a flat object (a textile) that can be sewn into three-dimensional forms off the loom. But double weave offers a whole new […]
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Double weave can be a very intimidating weave style to take on. Sometimes just the sheer volume of threads you need to wind and how to thread them through the heddles can seem overwhelming. This post covers a simple approach to winding and threading a double weave sample that can be adapted for a variety […]
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If by chance you happen to follow me on Instagram, you know that I am fond of weaving fabric to create clothing. This project is an introduction on how to use your 4-shaft loom, in my case a Baby Wolf, to create a simple patterned cloth for a basic top or tunic. For this project, […]
Read MoreDear Tabby, I have a some luxury yarn that I want to weave with as little loom waste as possible. HELP! Exasperated Evelyn Dear Evelyn, There are ways to maximize your warp and waste as little precious yarn as you can, so have no fear. Both of these techniques can be done on a […]
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“Creative, innovative, exciting, and new, all come together in this wonderful woven rope vest from designer Benjamin Collyn Krudwig and Schacht Spindle Company.” – Barry Klein of Trendsetter Yarns. These were the words uttered during the Summer TNNA (The National Needle Arts) fashion show in Cleveland as the Fringed Woven Rope Vest adorned the runway […]
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Trying new things was on the top of my list for 2018, so I signed up for a 3-day painted warp workshop given by Sarah Saulson at my LYS, Shuttles, Spindles, and Skeins. It had been nearly 20 years (!) since I’d taken a formal class, and I found the experience rejuvenating. Preparation We were to […]
Read MoreDraft Mix and Match: You can take parts of drafts to create your own custom patterns Most of my weaving the past 20 years has been focused on the rigid heddle loom, specifically our Flip and Cricket Loom. This workshop provided an opportunity to weave on a shaft loom (I used our Wolf Pup 8.10). […]
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I love making pillows, so this pillow challenge was just the motivation I needed to weave up some pillows for my new studio. As far as I’m concerned, texture is a must for a decorative pillow. It was with this start of an idea that I began designing. My first stop was to check out […]
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We regularly receive questions regarding weaving rugs on Baby and Mighty Wolf looms. It can be done, but if rug weaving is the majority of your weaving, you may be happier in the long run with a heavier loom. The Standard Floor Loom and the Cranbrook Loom are both good choices for rug weaving. The […]
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I love patterns in weaving and I especially am captivated by rosepath, a member of the twill family of weave structures. Like only weavers can understand, I get a kick out of threading up a loom and exploring patterns by changing the tie-up and treadling for many different variations. This may all seem obvious, but […]
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As we head to Convergence 2016 in Milwaukee, we have been getting our show looms warped up and woven! We’ll be bringing some gorgeous fabrics with an Americana theme featured on our Baby Wolf, Wolf Pup, and Standard Floor Loom. Look for our posts to come for our other Convergence fabric designs, along with the drafts […]
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SweetGeorgia’s stunning, warm colors and soft fibers make this scarf a perfect companion on the coldest of days, yet it is light enough for more temperate weather. It is woven on a 4-shaft Wolf Pup LT in a balanced twill pattern which allows the colors to blend beautifully. Designed by Judy Pagels Equipment: Schacht Wolf Pup […]
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It didn’t hit me until just now that Yearning to Weave has officially turned one. This means special dessert. I’m a big fan of celebrating occasions of any sort with dessert, and I am sorry that you are not here to help me celebrate. But fear not! I will ensure that your serving of celebratory […]
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