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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.

Weaving with waste and hand spun yarns to create unique sustainable textured coasters

Weaving with waste and hand spun yarns to create unique sustainable textured coasters

Weaving with waste and hand spun yarns to create unique sustainable textured coasters

This blog details using waste yarn and hand spun yarn to weave some rustic textured coasters.

Emma Baker

Oct 20, 20233 min read

bright intricate patterned green, blue and pink shawl

bright intricate patterned green, blue and pink shawl

Weaving a stunning bright and vibrant collection of merino lambswool twill designed scarves

Blog detailing a project creating a collection of twill design handwoven merino scarves.

Emma Baker

Aug 3, 20233 min read

Weaving a collection of luxury handwoven merino wool scarves - deflected doubleweave - doubleweaving with a twist

Weaving a collection of luxury handwoven merino wool scarves - deflected doubleweave - doubleweaving with a twist

Weaving a collection of luxury handwoven merino wool scarves - deflected doubleweave - doubleweaving with a twist

Blog article describing the weaving of a collection of deflected doubleweave merino scarves, shawls and cowls.

Emma Baker

May 22, 20232 min read

close up of a navy, aqua and brass coloured woven fabric

close up of a navy, aqua and brass coloured woven fabric

Handweaving a luxury handwoven shawl inspired by a holiday in the stunning area of Pembrokeshire

A beautiful holiday in Pembrokeshire, Wales was the inspiration for my latest handwoven shawl weaving. This blog details the project.

Emma Baker

Mar 15, 20234 min read

a pink and white fabric and small loom

a pink and white fabric and small loom

Textile design in handweaving: Designing and weaving a commissioned merino pink wool scarf using hand dyed yarn

Designing and creating a stunning handwoven scarf as a commission for a lovely client.

Emma Baker

Feb 22, 20233 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

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

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

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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