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.…
If you’ve avoided spinning cotton on your wheel because of the fiber’s reputed need for special equipment or you’ve heard that it’s a difficult spin, have I got news for…
After my last post on spinning fractal yarn, I wasn't quite happy with the idea. The premise of the technique is sound, but it isn't truly a fractal in the…
Dear 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…
Have you been frustrated by the challenges of spinning long draw in double drive? Watch our video to learn strategies for success!
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The Sidekick bag is designed to fit your wheel perfectly and snugly inside. There is only one correct way to insert your Sidekick into the bag. Here is a guide…
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The holidays are right around the corner, and when you've spent so much time and effort making your handmade gifts, it would be a shame not to have the same…
Western Sky Knits Collaboration We've all been there; standing at a fiber show and staring at a wall of hand-dyed skeins of luxury yarn. They call to you, but your…
For our fiber collaboration this month, I had the pleasure of working with Into the Whirled (bio below). This month, I wanted to try my hand at spinning beaded yarn. There are…
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…
As many of our readers and fans know, we have been working on making tutorial videos. Our latest trio of videos focus on tying and replacing drive bands on the…
A sampler is all about experimenting, in this case with twill weaves. After you are comfortable with plain weave, twill is a natural place to progress. With plain weave…
Designed and woven by Judy Pagels Besides a box of chocolates, what is the quintessential Valentine’s Day gift? Having been a floral designer for 11 years (and counting), I can…
The new Sidekick bag was designed to fit your wheel perfectly and snugly inside. There is only one correct way to insert your Sidekick into the bag. Here is a…
A guide to fine-tuning your tension to make the yarn you want. Your treadle speed, your drive ratio, and your tension all contribute to being able to spin different fibers into different yarns…
When thinking about back to school projects for this blog series, I thought back to my days in elementary school (see picture below) and what was most important to…
I love working with color and texture in simple form, and art yarn lends itself well to this formula. Knit Collage has some great yarns with amazing color and texture! It is handspun by…
In many marriage ceremonies there is a tradition that symbolizes the union of the couple. Two or more ropes are joined together by the couple to signify the intertwining of…
