I’ve been fascinated with deflected doubleweave structure for quite some time. The structure looked so complicated that I was worried that it was a little too much over my head. After watching a few online tutorials, I started gaining confidence. This would be my third project using the DDW structure,…
Sometimes you just need another baby blanket. My sweet little granddaughter, Eleanor, was starting to outgrow the blanket I wove for her when she was born. We needed a blanket that was just a bit longer so that we could really wrap her up for her naps. When I want…
It’s kind of funny how I became a Norwood loom fanatic. I started teaching weaving to my daughter and her friend about a year ago. They both fell in love with weaving and Taylor, the friend, asked me to look for a loom that she could purchase. I found a…
I’m so very fortunate to be blessed with grandchildren. One of my weaving goals to create something special for each of my grandchildren. You know, an heirloom item that, hopefully, they’ll cherish throughout their lives. I’ve woven each a baby blanket, a stuffy from handwoven fabric and several other items…
A few years back I subscribed to Jane Stafford School of Weaving. In terms of my weaving life, it’s really the best decision I’ve ever made. Living in a relatively rural area, I don’t have easy access to weaving guilds to help guide my leaving. Jane’s weaving lessons offer classes…
I’m so fortunate that two of my three children live in my hometown. Not only do my girls live nearby, we all share a love of anything crafty. For the past few years Kassie and Lizzie have focused their creative energy on their pottery. They both have Etsy shops and…
While looking through issues of Handwoven Magazine, my friend came across a project woven in halvdrall that she wanted to try. She is a brand new weaver and this would be her very first project. When I teach my friends to weave I often will have them look through magazines…
