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Analyzing Your Weaving Project: Part 1

Ready for “Analyzing Your Weaving Project: Part 1”? Me, too! Let’s do it. I know it’s exciting to start a new project – you’re ready to go! However, I’d like to encourage you to take a moment and sit...

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Analyzing Your Weaving Project: Part 2

Today’s episode is a continuation of our discussion – Analyzing Your Weaving Project: Part 2. But this week, I’m tackling the non-technical aspects. What does that mean, you ask? Well, were there parts...

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Weaving Hems

Let’s discuss weaving hems, shall we? Being a weaver means dealing with hems. And when hems are done well, they’re practically invisible. However, when they don’t quite fit with the rest of the...

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April 2024 Weave Along

The April 2024 Weave Along is here! Are you ready for a month-long weaving adventure? Here are the 2 guidelines for the 2024 April Weave Along (AWAL) – All participants will start and finish a weaving...

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Curvy Undulating Twill

Oooh, it’s an exciting one – today I’m talking about the curvy, undulating twill! Imagine twill with its diagonals, but there are curves where the precise geometric lines should be. It’s twill’s...

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EPI vs PPI

I hope you like abbreviations since weaving has a lot of them! Case in point, today I’ll be talking about EPI vs PPI. These two abbreviations are probably the most popular in the weaving vocabulary...

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Different Types of Weavers

The world needs different types of weavers, it’s true. We need weavers that weave different things, and work with different materials, and go through the process in their own unique way. So in today’s...

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Balance in Weaving

You know, we talk a lot about balance in weaving. But the context varies depending on what comes after the word, “balanced”. Balanced weave, balanced twill, and balanced design are just 3 examples I’m...

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Planning a Weaving Project with Ease

In today’s video, I’m going to simplify a few key parts of the planning process so you are planning a weaving project with ease. You see, planning a weaving project can feel a touch intimidating. There...

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Hand-Painted Warps

Welcome to the world of hand-painted warps! While I am no expert on this beautiful artform, I have an insider connection to someone who does. Her name is Amanda Baxter, with Shiny Dime Fibers. She was...

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