Weaving Blogs, hints and tips and details of weaving case studies

There is something very special about giving a handmade gift. This blog post discusses 6 reasons why a handwoven accessory is often more cherished than other mass-produced options.

This blog outlines this choice, explains what merino lambswool is and explains why I believe it creates the best handwoven accessories.

This blog details some of weaving structures I have woven to create luxury handwoven designer scarves, snoods and shawls.

Today our shops are full of mass produced fast fashion, handwoven scarves and designer luxury accessories are the antipathy of this as discussed in this blog.

This blog post outlines a project weaving with cotton yarn to create a small collection of ocean inspired handwoven scarves, snoods and a table runner.

This blog outlines the steps involved in the weaving of a fine merino lambswool scarf on a floor loom.

Celebrating a graduation calls for a gift that is both special and memorable. A handwoven accessory is an elegant luxury gift.

This blog discusses a project to weave a range of Overshot organic cotton tableware including table runners, table mats and napkin rings.

In this blog post, I explore the steps involved in the commission and creation of a luxury handwoven merino lambswool blanket.

This blog discusses the benefits and advantages of choosing a handwoven scarf or snood as a stylish accessory and special gift.

This blog discusses some of the trials and tribulations of the making a dobby replacement computer.

Looking for a unique handcrafted gift? Choose from a selection of handwoven items for her from small stocking fillers to a statement luxury scarf.

Step by step instructions and images showing how to hemstitch the ends of a luxury scarf on a weaving loom.

Weaving a handwoven scarf and snood using a handdyed yarn kit. The blog includes the patterns for each if you wish to do the same.

In this blog I share some images of my own snood wearing exploits and explore reasons why I think a snood is a go to accessory.

I am often asked how long a handwoven scarf, shawl or snood has taken to weave. This blog gives an insight into the weaving process.

Read about the process of designing a range of handwoven luxury accessories and learn why woven scarves are termed slow fashion.

Is it possible to weave with hand spun yarn? The answer is yes and this blog discusses some hints an tips and things to consider.

Studying the Scottish register of tartans website led to an exciting project to design and weave a family tartan shawl.

This blog details the project of weaving with some fine wool and silk yarns to create a scarf and several cravats.