The Online Weaving School

Hi Weavers! One of the best rigid heddle weaving beginner projects, in my opinion, is scarves. You get a manageable “canvas” where you can practice your rhythm, master your beat and learn how different yarns behave on the loom. The narrow warp of a scarf project is optimal for first time warping too – a consistent warp tension is so much easier to achieve when there is less of it to manage! Here are 5 ideas to get you started: 5 Rigid Heddle Scarf Patterns That Are Perfect For Beginners...

Hi Weavers! This week the newsletter is a little shorter than usual - as many of you know, I've been on full Grandma duty to my 2 year old (very, very active! 😮💨😆) grandson while his parents are away. I've still been checking in to my Substack over the week though, so you can see some updates there. ******************************************************* UNDERSTANDING PICKS PER INCH When I first started weaving, I relied mostly on “feel” until I started designing weaving patterns to sell. I...

Hi Weavers! Fast fashion, how it makes me shudder and yet I fully recognise that I too am a part of it. I like my "bargain" clothing and I don't always do well with repurposing when I have the opportunity to. In weaving, I recognise that I waste more yarn these days than I used to. Or, at least, I'm not as careful. My recent article on Substack is a discussion on the art of mending, prompted by a deeper look into my own less than desirable habits. I even recently discovered a new way to use...

Hi Weavers! In my new video for Youtube this week I'm sharing one way that I've been able to spend more time being creative lately: The Unexpected Habit That Reignited My Creativity... *************************************************** KINDRED WEAVERS There is also a new video for Kindred Weavers! Episode 17 is all about spinning, slow stitching and machine knitting projects 😊 Episode 17 - Kindred Weavers ****************************************************** CRACKLE WEAVE CLASS EARLY ACCESS...

Hi Weavers! Think of inlay as “painting” while you weave. Unlike traditional patterns where the yarn goes from edge to edge (selvedge to selvedge), inlay allows you to place extra bits of yarn exactly where you want them. A Guide to Inlay Weaving for Beginners... *************************************************** CRACKLE WEAVE CLASS EARLY ACCESS As always, Premium members have early access to the class as I make and continue to upload 😉 The sampler section is now complete, so you may want to...

Hi Weavers! If you’ve ever finished a handwoven piece and thought, “Is this actually good enough to sell?” — you are definitely not alone. The question of when to sell your handwoven items is a difficult one, because it’s incredibly subjective. Today I'm sharing what I personally look for before I feel comfortable offering a handwoven item for sale. When Is Your Handwoven Piece Ready to Sell? (A Practical Guide for Weavers *********************************************** KINDRED WEAVERS...

Hi Weavers! I wish you all a very Happy and Blessed Easter! ❤️ **************************************************** It’s a question that pops up in my inbox so frequently: “Which table loom should I buy?“ Specifically, the debate frequently centres around the Louet Jane and the Ashford Table Loom. Now that I have extensive experience with both - and have recently spent a lot of time with the Lojan Flex Table loom as well, I can finally offer some comparison. Each of these looms has a distinct...

Hi Weavers! Art + weaving is where things start to get really exciting. 🎨🧶 If you’ve ever felt the pull to go beyond just “making fabric” and into creating something more expressive, textured, and uniquely you - this is it. Art cloth opens the door to playful colour choices, interesting yarns, and techniques that let your creativity take the lead. In today’s email, I’ve gathered together some of my favourite tutorials and classes to help you explore this side of weaving. Whether you’re just...

Hi Weavers! I've been weaving and making weaving content for a long time now. I have learned a great deal and changed the ways I do some things. That's fairly natural when you're a permanent student of weaving, which is what I consider myself to be. Sometimes I've said or done things in my videos that no longer resonate with me or I've found better ways. So in today's video I'm talking about a simple comment that became strangely controversial - a statement that I still stand behind but with...