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.

handwoven fabric in pink and orange and blue shades coming off a floor loom

16 steps to weaving on a floor loom - creating a luxury designer handwoven merino wool scarf

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

Emma Baker

May 247 min read

four graduates wearing a black graduation gowns throwing their hats into the air in front of a brick building

Celebrate graduation day with a special luxury gift: Choosing the perfect handwoven merino scarf, snood or shawl

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

Emma Baker

May 74 min read

right hand with a needle sewing with whit thread on the end of a woven scarf

8 steps to creating a beautiful hemstitch. Finishing techniques for a luxury handwoven scarf when weaving on the floor loom

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

Emma Baker

Oct 2, 20243 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

grey and blue intricate patterned fabric with two wooden weaving shuttles

How long does it take to weave a handmade designer handwoven scarf? The 12 key steps of the weaving process explained.

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.

Emma Baker

Jun 22, 20245 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 family tartan shawl

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

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

Why it is all about colour when weaving and selecting a luxury handwoven scarf, snood or shawl

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

Emma Baker

Oct 30, 20234 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

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

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

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