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.

Mannequin with colorful checkered scarf and three hanging patterned fabrics: blue with herringbone, and two multicolored checks, on dark wall.

Weaving with colour - a weavers experience creating collections of bright handwoven scarves and snoods

Weaving with colour - how easy is it to create a collection of beautiful bright scarves and snoods?

Emma Baker

Oct 224 min read

Woman with glasses in a navy coat and green scarf, smiling softly, stands in a leafy forest with a serene mood.

The handwoven snood scarf: warm, cosy, stylish and a versatile accessory

A handwoven snood is perfect for adding a pop of colour and warmth to your wardrobe. This blog outlines why I believe a snood deserves a place in every wardrobe.

Emma Baker

Oct 74 min read

row of handwoven orange and blue scarves

Mill woven vs. Handwoven designer scarves: What is the Difference?

The difference between mill woven and handwoven scarves and why handwoven scarves are considered a more luxurious gift.

Emma Baker

Sep 215 min read

Plaid scarf in blue, green, yellow, and red hues draped on a white mannequin against a gray background. The mannequin wears a green top.

Autumn - Winter 2025: Choosing a handwoven designer scarf that is stylish and on trend

This blog details how to pick a handwoven scarf that aligns beautifully with Autumn - Winter 2025 trends.

Emma Baker

Aug 284 min read

Stacked colorful woven fabrics with blue, orange, and beige plaid and geometric patterns. A cozy and textured arrangement fills the frame.

Sample weaving is an important step in creating a handwoven wool scarf

This blog discusses a range sampling techniques that I have used before embarking on a large project to weave a handwoven scarf.

Emma Baker

Aug 235 min read

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 gift makes 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

woven pink and green patterned scarves hung up against a dark grey wall

A handwoven designer scarf is a perfect luxury winter accessory and Christmas Gift

Today our shops are full of mass produced fast fashion, handwoven scarves and designer luxury accessories are the antipathy of this as discussed in this blog.

Emma Baker

Jun 224 min read

a handwoven blue window pane handwoven table runner with a pink vase and ceramic flowers

Creating a Ocean blue inspired collection of handwoven designer scarves, snoods and a table runner

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.

Emma Baker

Jun 24 min read

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

A floor loom with an intricately designed navy and white weave with two wooden shuttles holding yarn

Mastering Overshot weaving: Crafting a luxurious handwoven organic cotton table runner

This blog discusses a project to weave a range of Overshot organic cotton tableware including table runners, table mats and napkin rings.

Emma Baker

Apr 284 min read

A close-up of a soft fabric with a checkered pattern in pink, blue, white, and brown, neatly twisted at the center.

Case Study: Commission to create a luxury handwoven designer merino wool blanket

In this blog post, I explore the steps involved in the commission and creation of a luxury handwoven merino lambswool blanket.

Emma Baker

Apr 55 min read

Handwoven Wool Scarf or Snood? The perfect Christmas gift for every style and season.

This blog discusses the benefits and advantages of choosing a handwoven scarf or snood as a stylish accessory and special gift.

Emma Baker

Mar 153 min read

computer screen display with dots with words sun moon and starts two

Craft meets code - upgrading my weaving on an 8 shaft floor loom with a DIY computerised dobby system

This blog discusses some of the trials and tribulations of the making a dobby replacement computer.

Emma Baker

Feb 56 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

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