It is so rewarding seeing so many weavers trying something new. Some are trying new warping methods, some are weaving with fine cotton for the first time, and some are stretching their design wings and changing up the pattern to suit their needs or because they may have made a threading error and followed the …
Weavers never cease to amaze me with their good cheer, adventurous spirit, and curious minds. Oh, and how we laugh! The Yarnworker Weave-Along is in full swing. Most WAL weavers are warped and ready to go. Some are already done and ready to warp another throw. If you aren’t warped yet, don’t sweat it. There is still plenty …
A weaver recently e-mailed me to ask why use a heddle rod in the Spa Set Pattern mat instead of two pick-up sticks? The quick answer is that in this particular pattern, if you placed two pick-up sticks they would interfere with one another. This isn’t the case with all pick-up patterns that require two sticks, …
Occasionally when I’m working with two of my favorite fibers—linen and hemp—my selvedges lose tension. I keep s-hooks and old shower curtain hooks handy for just these occasions. Usually they are heavy enough to weight down the loose threads, but tonight I needed to add additional weight. Luckily, I hadn’t put away the holiday decorations …
