Handweaving in Harrisville, NH
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 [...]
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.
A new design on the loom, inspired by our backyard bird friends.
We're dining at home more these days. Please peruse some of my handwoven table linens that I've made recently and some that we use here in our own home.
What's on the loom for November, stranded knitting, and other fiber-related chatter.
Happy November. It has been a very busy Fall. I scheduled a number of art shows this year, many of which were out of state and involved significant travel. Some of my events were at new venues, such as The American Craftsmen Show in Ridgefield, CT, and some took place closer to home. I've come [...]
Oh heck! How to replace a misbehaving warp thread.
Weavers love to make scarves, am I right? They can be as complicated or as unfussy as we like, are a great way to try out new yarns, and make nice gifts for ladies or gents. I'm sharing my new pattern design here for my Snappy Winter Wool Scarf: Snappy Winter Wool Scarf Materials... I [...]
Hello, friends. My husband and I are knee-deep in preparations to sell our home. While everyone faces the same challenges of making sure living spaces are de-cluttered and tidy and prospective-buyer ready, I have found it especially puzzling to "stage" my weaving studio. I need to keep weaving while our home is on the market, [...]
Kate Kilgus 