My tip for measuring woven cloth on the loom and a new print-at-home weaving pattern for warp rep placemats.
Gingerbread Placemats pattern and a measuring tip
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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.
Hanstock IV September 10, 2022, Hancock, NH
Coming up! Hanstock IV, Hancock, NH, September 10, 2022 from 11-8pm and weaving related chatter.
Reflections upon “Weaving must be very meditative.” “Transitions Scarf” print at home pattern for weavers
Is handweaving "meditative" or "relaxing?" Chat about Kate's new print-at-home weaving pattern, "Transitions Scarf."
A new runner, Fair preparations
A report on using a skeleton tie-up when weaving in humidity; League of NH Craftsmen's Fair preparations.
Weaving in a heat wave
Strategies for weaving on a sticky loom; Kate's donation to the League of NH Craftsmen's Fair raffle 2022.
Still weaving here in New Hampshire
Read about Kate's newest rug woven in ripsmatta for the League of NH Craftsmen's 89th Annual Summer Fair.
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