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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.

Weaving with waste and hand spun yarns to create unique sustainable textured coasters

Weaving with waste and hand spun yarns to create unique sustainable textured coasters

Weaving with waste and hand spun yarns to create unique sustainable textured coasters

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

Emma Baker

Oct 20, 20233 min read

Weaving a collection of luxury handwoven merino wool scarves - deflected doubleweave - doubleweaving with a twist

Weaving a collection of luxury handwoven merino wool scarves - deflected doubleweave - doubleweaving with a twist

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

bright skeins of yarn

bright skeins of yarn

Weaving with hand dyed yarn to create stunning unique handwoven scarves - interview with an indie dyer

10 questions answered by Hannah Sutton, Indie yarn dyer. Launching an indie dyeing yarn business.

Emma Baker

Apr 5, 20235 min read

close up of a navy, aqua and brass coloured woven fabric

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

a pink and white fabric and small loom

a pink and white fabric and small loom

Textile design in handweaving: Designing and weaving a commissioned merino pink wool scarf using hand dyed yarn

Designing and creating a stunning handwoven scarf as a commission for a lovely client.

Emma Baker

Feb 22, 20233 min read

close up view of a red, white and navy twill tartan weave

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

green and white braid being woven on an inkle loom with a shuttle on a wooden table

green and white braid being woven on an inkle loom with a shuttle on a wooden table

Inkle loom weaving - creating stunning belts, braids and bands

An introduction to inkle weaving - how easy is it to get going?

Emma Baker

Dec 30, 20222 min read

two green square desing cushions sitting on a wooden bench

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

pile of handspun browna and cream wool

pile of handspun browna and cream wool

Working sustainably with local fibres from fleece to fibre - creating a woven fabric from a fleece

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

Emma Baker

Apr 21, 20223 min read

pile of cotton handwoven fabric in green and orange colours

pile of cotton handwoven fabric in green and orange colours

Weaving a springtime collection of handwoven cotton snoods and infinity cowls

Blog detailing a project creating a collection of handwoven cotton cowls and snoods.

Emma Baker

Apr 7, 20222 min read

three images of a purple and teal shawl

three images of a purple and teal shawl

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

blue woven scarf wrapped around a mannequins neck

blue woven scarf wrapped around a mannequins neck

Sustainable making - using local British sheep and alpaca fleece to create a beautiful indigo dyed handwoven scarf

Blog detailing the creation of a scarf from the raw alpaca fleece including processing, hand spinning, dyeing and weaving.

Emma Baker

Oct 25, 20212 min read

brown, red and beige checked scarf on a mannequin wearing a navy top

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

four images of doubleweave weaving

four images of doubleweave weaving

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

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