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.

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

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

Weaving left over hand dyed yarn to create a handwoven luxury snood scarf

This blog discusses a project using left over knitting yarn to create a beautiful handwoven wool snood.

Emma Baker

Aug 254 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 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

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

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

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

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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

top overhead view of a wooden rigid heddle weaving loom with a handspun maroon and flecked yarn and weave

6 Important features to consider when weaving with hand spun yarn?

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.

Emma Baker

Apr 16, 20244 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

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

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