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Emma Baker Handwoven Textiles

Weaving Blogs from Emma Baker Handwoven Textiles

Read about the inspiration, colours and craft behind the creation of unique handwoven scarves, snoods and other accessories. From weaving techniques, design stories, commissions, scarf trends and luxury gift ideas.

close up view of a red, white and navy twill tartan weave

close up view of a red, white and navy twill tartan weave

Counting and Concentration - Weaving a Tartan Plaid Cloth for a luxury handwoven winter scarf

This blog details the steps from design, to sampling to the weaving of a striking tartan scarf.

Emma Baker

Jan 16, 20234 min read

green and white braid being woven on an inkle loom with a shuttle on a wooden table

green and white braid being woven on an inkle loom with a shuttle on a wooden table

Inkle loom weaving - creating stunning belts, braids and bands

An introduction to inkle weaving - how easy is it to get going?

Emma Baker

Dec 30, 20222 min read

two green square desing cushions sitting on a wooden bench

two green square desing cushions sitting on a wooden bench

Designing and creating a stunning set of green handwoven cushions as part of an exciting commission

A commission of weaving some green handwoven cushions to add a pop of colour to a lounge was the starting point for this project.

Emma Baker

Dec 12, 20222 min read

pile of handspun browna and cream wool

pile of handspun browna and cream wool

Working sustainably with local fibres from fleece to fibre - creating a woven fabric from a fleece

Blog detailing the process going from fleece to fabric - using up local resources.

Emma Baker

Apr 21, 20223 min read

pile of cotton handwoven fabric in green and orange colours

pile of cotton handwoven fabric in green and orange colours

Weaving a springtime collection of handwoven cotton snoods and infinity cowls

Blog detailing a project creating a collection of handwoven cotton cowls and snoods.

Emma Baker

Apr 7, 20222 min read

a blue and yellow woven blanket sitting on a garden bench

a blue and yellow woven blanket sitting on a garden bench

10 steps to creating a sustainable handwoven blanket from local Hampshire Down fleeces

Summary of the steps going from a sheep fleece to a hand spun, hand dyed and handwoven blanket.

Emma Baker

Mar 16, 20224 min read

three images of a purple and teal shawl

three images of a purple and teal shawl

Learning to weave luxury handwoven scarves, shawls and snoods with fine merino lambswool

Blog detailing the process of learning to weave with fine merino lambswool.

Emma Baker

Jan 12, 20223 min read

blue woven scarf wrapped around a mannequins neck

blue woven scarf wrapped around a mannequins neck

Sustainable making - using local British sheep and alpaca fleece to create a beautiful indigo dyed handwoven scarf

Blog detailing the creation of a scarf from the raw alpaca fleece including processing, hand spinning, dyeing and weaving.

Emma Baker

Oct 25, 20212 min read

brown, red and beige checked scarf on a mannequin wearing a navy top

brown, red and beige checked scarf on a mannequin wearing a navy top

How long does it take to weave a handwoven merino scarf? The most FAQ for a weaver

How long does it take to weave a scarf - this blog attempts to answer this question.

Emma Baker

Oct 14, 20213 min read

a checked purple and white square fabric

a checked purple and white square fabric

Weaving two very different designs with the same warp

This blog details the creation of two very different fabrics from the same warp. One warp - two designs.

Emma Baker

Oct 7, 20211 min read

four images of doubleweave weaving

four images of doubleweave weaving

Learning to weave a doubleweave design on the floor loom

Blog detailing the process of learning to weave a doubleweave window pain design.

Emma Baker

Sep 9, 20212 min read

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