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
Category: Weaving – general
February weavings
Some rigid heddle weaving, new tartan-ish cloth, and more February chitchat.
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 [...]
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.
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.
Berry Tartan Draft for handweavers
The "Berry Tartan" weaving draft is available via Google Drive. Get yours here!
Overshot with color; this and that
Chitchat about overshot weaving; Windwood Productions and the League of NH Craftsmen come to my home in Harrisville for "Craft Stories."
Dabbling in warp rep (ripsmatta)
Ripsmatta on the loom and weaving with a sword (sort of).
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