Read about Kate's latest weaving this Spring in anticipation of the 90th League of NH Craftsmen's Annual Summer Fair. Also, there is a spiffy video.
Mid-May musings
Author: Kate Kilgus
Kate Kilgus is a handweaver from Harrisville, New Hampshire specializing in heirloom-quality table linens, fine wearables, and handwoven wool accessories. Weaving workshop instructor. University of Michigan alum. Avid vegetable and herb gardener. She like polka dots, birds, and berries.
An overshot weaving pattern and a new item
Twill tea towels, an overshot table runner pattern, and tiny weavings.
Inkle loom weaving and a cheerful band design to share
Inkle band weaving and a cheerful band design to share.
Weaving is slow
Weaving overshot inclusions, and a new little loom.
February weavings
Some rigid heddle weaving, new tartan-ish cloth, and more February chitchat.
Gingerbread Placemats pattern and a measuring tip
My tip for measuring woven cloth on the loom and a new print-at-home weaving pattern for warp rep placemats.
Clove hitch knot tutorial with video
The clove hitch knot is not just for Boy Scouts and rock climbers. This knot is very useful for weavers. There are many illustrations that show one how to tie this knot; some can be found online and there are many guidebooks about knot tying. YouTube has several good videos describing the uses for this [...]
Happy New Year and a hot tip for warping
Kate's latest warp faced weaving, "Winter Solstice," a glimpse of a new placemat design, and a hot tip for keeping warp chains orderly.
Early winter weaving; Open House at Harrisville Pottery coming up!
Early winter weaving, a new print-at-home weaving pattern, and Open House at Harrisville Pottery, December 17-18, 2022.
Rainbows and Unicorns
Reflections on a Scotland holiday and subsequent weavings. Coming up: see my work at "Farm Fare" at Stonewall Farm, Keene, NH, Nov. 18-19, 2022.
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