Krokbragd Krokbragd is usually woven in stripes of 3 colours. Other colours can be added to the pattern sequence but using only a maximum of 3 at a time. The treadling sequence […]
Krokbragd
Hemp Hammock
Hemp Hammock Leno Lace Pickup I wanted to design a hammock using hemp yarns, that I could hang out on my deck, and enjoy a restful summer afternoon. I chose hemp because […]
Sakiori Rag Weaving
Sakiori Rag Weaving Sakiori is a traditional Japanese technique of rag weaving.In Japan, rag weaving is known as Sakiori and has been used to weave traditional kimono.The rag strips are cut quite […]
Clothing Patterns
Clothing Patterns Loom Shaped Clothing UPDATE:CLOTHING PATTERNS FROM THE WEAVING ROOMI received this sewing pattern design book for loom-shaped clothing several years ago, and used the patterns often. Somehow I lost my […]
Weaving Tartans
Tartan Weaving Throughout history Scottish Tartans have been used for showing kinship with a clan. The clan system started in the 12th Century. Weavers developed their own colours and patterns for the […]
Mohair Weaving
Mohair Weaving What is Mohair? Mohair, prized for its brilliant colour and sheen, is known as the diamond fibre. Mohair dates back to the biblical times and the garments of the wise […]
Whitchurch Silk Mill
Whitchurch Silk Mill – 2014 I had a delightful visit to the Whitchurch Silk Mill in Whitchurch, UK. It is about 1 1/2 hour drive southwest from London in Hampshire. Whitchurch Silk […]
Hand Weaving – Fulled Cloth
Hand Weaving: Fulled Cloth Yardage must go through a process called fulling, that opens the fibers and changes the interwoven threads into fabric. Different fulling techniques are used for different fibers. I […]
Horse Song Tapestry
Horse Song Tapestry by Roy Cady I was inspired to weave this tapestry piece after hearing the stories and songsof the scared Horse of my people. The inspiration came to me whileherding […]
Salish Blankets
Salish Blankets The Salish were known as the weavers of the Pacific Northwest. They used the materials around them, hair from mountain goats, and fibers from native plants such as Indian hemp […]
