Why choose when you can learn different techniques from each of them?
John Mullarkey has a curiosity about weaving that makes him a great teacher and designer. He is always ready to see what will happen if he tries something new.
What can you weave with a pack of cards? More than you’d imagine…
Download this pattern pdf for Trudy Sonia's Bright and Handy Inkle Bag for a Mini Tablet from Handwoven January/February 2015
Having bought the spinning wheel, John Mullarkey looked around for an inexpensive way to give weaving a try and spotted weaving cards (or tablets, as they are officially known).
While some still might argue that weaving for dogs is ridiculous, I say it’s the perfect time to experiment.
The notion of advanced tablet weaving has always made me a bit squeamish. In the post below, tablet weaver extraordinaire John Mullarkey dispels the myths surrounding “advanced” card weaving and shows us that advanced doesn’t always mean difficult.
Wouldn't you love to see handwoven fabrics used in haute couture?
While floor looms are wonderful, nothing bits a rigid-heddle loom for doing beautiful pick-up and other hand-manipulated designs on your handwoven cloth!