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… Continue reading Weaving Krokbragd
Category: Twill
How to Tie One on (to an Existing Warp)!
The pattern given in “Sunny Side Up Aprons”, Handwoven, November/December 2023 inspired me to weave the fabric and sew the apron. I was so taken with the twill design that I decided I wanted to weave and sew more aprons perhaps designing my own apron style. However, I was more than a little reluctant to… Continue reading How to Tie One on (to an Existing Warp)!
Too Much Tencel Lint
A few weeks ago I came across an article by Barbara Elkins in Handwoven Magazine (September/October 2009) which described the use of tencel in a plaited twill pattern to make some really beautiful scarves. I had some black 8/2 tencel on hand so I decided to give this new pattern a whirl. I was looking… Continue reading Too Much Tencel Lint
Bread bags and Inkle Ties
I recently came across and article in Handwoven Magazine which provided directions for weaving bread bags on a four shafts. Being a dedicated baker of sourdough bread I had to agree with the author that storing my beautiful loaves in a plastic bag was, well, a bit sad. So I decide to weave the bags.… Continue reading Bread bags and Inkle Ties
Weaving during Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced us like most Americans into self-quarantine. While it can be challenging to remain positive during these really scary and difficult times being at home has provided me with the benefit of having time available to weave. Because we are avid travelers I've always had to squeeze my weaving between trips. … Continue reading Weaving during Covid-19
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