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

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.

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

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.

There are countless ways to wear a handwoven scarf and this blog explores a number of different ways of making a stylish statement.

This blog summarizes a few of my thoughts on weaving and selecting colours for a handwoven scarf, cowl or shawl.

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

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

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

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

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