Welcome to my blog devoted to weaving! While I have dabbled in weaving for many years it wasn’t until I retired that I decided to resurrect my loom and my weaving skills. I hope to share my discoveries, successes (and mistakes) with others who are interested in weaving.
Weaving Sashiko
The Spring 2025 issue of Handwoven magazine contains two articles describing how “sashiko” (Japanese embroidery) patterns can be adapted to weaving. I’m interested in Japanese culture and crafts since my son and daughter-in-law live in Tokyo. While visiting Japan I once purchased a small, hand made embroidered coin purse from a craftswoman selling her wares…
Weaving Krokbragd
Over the past several months I have dabbled with the Norwegian pattern “krokbragd”. It’s a design based on 3 shaft threading and treadling which is well documented by Debby Greenlaw in her book “Krokbragd: How to Design and Weave” and in many other sources. I became more interested in the structure when my husband and…
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