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

Plaid fabric with a tag next to a red gift box with snowflake pattern. Holly and soft lights in background suggest a festive mood.

6 reasons why a handmade and handwoven gift can make the best Christmas present

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.

Emma Baker

Aug 43 min read

Colourful yarn spools in blue, green, and white with red and yellow cores sit on a wooden table. Blurred background suggests a weaving setup.

What is Merino lambswool, and why is it the perfect material for your winter scarf?

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

Emma Baker

Aug 24 min read

Stack of folded fabrics with colourful patterns: stripes, checks, and geometric designs. Dominant hues include blue, red, and green.

Choosing a suitable weaving structure when creating handwoven designer scarves, snoods and shawls

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

Emma Baker

Jul 307 min read

two ladies wearing navy blue and electric blue snood

8 reasons why handwoven designer snoods are the ultimate accessory for style, warmth, comfort and versatility.

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.

Emma Baker

Aug 17, 20244 min read

a green,white and blue mosaic patterned fabric with a wooden weaving shuttle with green thread

Slow fashion - sustainable luxury - Textile design and the weaving of merino lambswool accessories

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

Emma Baker

May 21, 20243 min read

red, green and bright blue large checked shawl draped over mannequin

The 7 steps involved in creating and weaving a beautiful designer handmade handwoven family tartan shawl as a special gift

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

Emma Baker

Mar 26, 20244 min read

handwove fine intricate patterned fabric

Weaving with fine yarns of wool and silk to create a luxury handmade handwoven scarf and cravat

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

Emma Baker

Jan 23, 20245 min read

pink, brown and beige zig zag scarf wrapped around neck of mannequin

7 different stylish ways to wear a handwoven designer lambswool woven scarf this winter

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

Emma Baker

Nov 22, 20233 min read

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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