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Read our October 2023 Newsletter to see our favorite products of the month, upcoming events, our Project of the Month and a sweet recipe to enjoy all month long! View October 2023 Newsletter Here!

  Weave these Hand Towels with Leno Lace from Deborah Jarchow's Rigid Heddle Weaving Basics & Beyond Book! Learn Leno Technique: Leno is a finger-controlled weave structure that gives a lovely airy and lacey look to your weaving.  The Leno technique is easy to set up and is woven along with plain weave.  Deborah has combined colorful warp stripes, making these towels a winner that you will enjoy weaving and using. Weaving with Thicker Yarns: These towels are woven using Cotton Supreme, 100% cotton, a soft, worsted-weight cotton.  They make great housewarming gifts and are available in shades of blue, green, and...

Summer Celebration Placemats ~ Crammed Warp Structure~  This month we are going to learn about weaving with a crammed warp.   A crammed warp is simply adding more warp threads in certain areas in the reed.  The areas that are "crammed" with more threads will be raised or thicker and add a dynamic effect. This can be subtle or strong depending on the weight of the yarns and the number of threads warped. Crammed weaving is a technique that uses different ends per inch in the same weaving. This will create little ridges that are higher in some areas creating a touch of interest to your...

May Weaving Challenge "Fiber Fiesta Napkins" This month we are going to experiment with thick and thin yarns. By combining different thicknesses of yarn and textures you can create unique, textured fabrics without complicated stitch patterns.   There are a few things to consider when mixing yarns. Choosing colors that coordinate and fiber content are some factors that you should consider. I like to start by deciding on what I'll be making and what the items will be used for.  This helps with choosing the types of yarns to use. Will you be weaving towels, placemats, totes or maybe even a cute top or...

~ Structure Variations ~ Combining Warp and Weft Floats Are you ready for a special treat this month!  We have a weaving project that will give you the opportunity to experience structure variations, creating waffle weave on our rigid heddle looms.  This project is featured in Deborah Jarchow's newest book, Rigid Heddle Weaving Basics & Beyond.  Be sure to order your very own copy if you aren't already enjoying this book. Waffle weave is a 3-dimensional weaving pattern that is usually woven on multi-shaft looms. We can also accomplish this same weave structure on our rigid heddle looms by using pick-up sticks.  With warp and...