Sara Lamb has integrated her passions for weaving and spinning for decades, each informing and enriching the other. Here she is to tell her story.
Who among us hasn't woven on a deadline, be it a textile exhibit, guild sale, magazine submission (of course, I encourage these commitments), or an upcoming birthday or holiday gifting opportunity?
I have not found any source that tells how much shrinkage to expect when fulling a fabric. I know this will vary with the yarn used and processing time, but I need to know some approximate figures.
Like weaving blankets? Then you'll love this eBook dedicated to handwoven blankets and throws on just four shafts.
How do you weave a blanket on a narrow loom? Madelyn gives some options.
Madelyn talks a weaver through a particularly problematic plaid project.
I'm trying to weave huck-lace throws. What I'm looking for is a light and lacy look. What I'm getting are really nice throws, but there are no lacy holes and what you see is the pattern created by floats. Help!
You've done all of the calculations so why did you run out of yarn when you were warping?
