by Rebecca Mezoff www.tapestryweaving.com A loom is basically a piece of equipment that holds a series of warp threads tightly so the weft can be woven across it. Some of…
From Explore Tapestry Weave Along. View the first post here. With Jane Patrick We’re ending our weave along with my favorite technique, rya or ghiordes knots. I love the freedom…
From Explore Tapestry Weave Along read the first post here. With Jane Patrick Slit Tapestry We’ll begin by dividing your warp into 3 equal sections, 12 warp threads each. You’ll…
Tapestry Weaving Techniques and Weft-faced Color and Weave From Explore Tapestry Weave Along 2020. Read the first post here. With Jane Patrick Now that you have your loom warped and…
With Jane Patrick From our Explore Tapestry Weave Along 2020. Read the first post here. Warping the Lilli Loom If you will be using a frame loom,…
From our Explore Tapestry Weave Along 2020. Read the other posts in our blog! With Jane Patrick The last time I wove tapestry was back in the 70s when I…
Designed by Jane Patrick Try out tapestry weaving and make a handy little bag at the same time. You’ll use many techniques in this project: shading studies, rya,…
This month we have a new yarn company collaboration; Darn Good Yarn! I have been super excited about this, as Darn Good Yarn was one of the first yarn companies…
Weaving on a little loom is satisfying and can yield instant gratification. However, every now and then, small projects can be more challenging than expected. This project was full of…
Sample. This is my number one tip for achieving the idea you have in your mind. If you are changing the yarns used in a pattern, or are not using…
I love weaving on a little loom. The small scale and portability allows me to do experimental weaving on the go. One concept that I had worked on in…
When people ask me what I like about spinning, I tell them that I love having complete control over the whole process, and that I can make any yarn that…
Whether you're a yarn-store owner with slow-moving stock, a yarn addict, or just someone who wants to bust their stash; we've got 5 easy projects that will knock that pile…
What will this yarn look like when I weave with it? As a weaving instructor, I get this question every time I teach. While it is a great question, it's…
June is right around the corner, and for many folks that means school is out, and the kids are home. We've gathered a few of our favorite projects that you…
Spring is just weeks away, and as the flowers are starting to pop out of the ground, we're sharing a project that pops off of the wall! Heather, our sales…
February is here, and with the frigid weather, many of us are experiencing a bit of cabin fever. We felt that by adding some new handwoven pillows into our homes,…
Hygge. First of all, there seems to be a whole lot of confusion around how to properly pronounce this word of Norwegian and Danish origin, brought to media prominence by…
In our previous post, we taught you how to spin bulky yarn. In this blog post we'll be using it to weave an autumnal-inspired wall hanging. With the textured…
It's not every day that you are given the opportunity to spend a month in a foreign country. When the moment came for me to decide if I should go to Mexico…
Designed by Jane Patrick It's not often that The E-Newes begins with a physics lesson, but bear with us on this: Albert Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity states that space…
The appeal of the School Loom became apparent when I paired two of my favorite things: fiber and flowers. I am drawn to the large garden looms, woven using natural grasses…
The funky home decor trend continues to pop up all over Instagram, Pinterest, Etsy - you name it! I couldn't resist making one for my studio. Here's how to make your…
Many people celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving tokens of affection to loved ones. Nothing says “I really love you, friend” like a friendship bracelet. While growing up, all my friends…
By the time you read this blog post, there will be 36 days left until Christmas. Don't Panic! Many of us try to get our gifts made early, but it…
“It depends.” That is often the answer I give when I’m asked how to sett a yarn. It depends on the fiber content of the yarn. It depends on the…
We've all seen them on Pinterest, and they seem to be cropping up in all of the home decor magazines this spring. Some people saw these (made these!) the first…
Last year we had our first holiday themed week on our blog. We posted a new Valentines Day themed project every day during the week of Valentine's Day for our…
I have been obsessing about my house recently. Okay, maybe for the last two and a half years…! Most of the house was built in 1750, and we are only…
The more time I spend weaving, the more I realize just how much I don't know. I'm not talking so much about how to weave this or that pattern or…
