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Hi Weavers! Looking for inspiration for your next rigid heddle weaving project? This list features 19 free rigid heddle weaving projects and patterns to help you create beautiful handwoven pieces. While most of these projects are designed for the rigid heddle loom, you’ll also find a few inkle loom patterns and creative ways to use your handwoven fabric. 19 FREE Rigid Heddle Projects... ***************************************************** CRACKLE WEAVE CLASS EARLY ACCESS I uploaded A BUNCH...

Hi Weavers! Messy edges are the bane of new weavers, but the good news is that neat, consistent edges are not a talent reserved for the naturally gifted. They’re a skill, and like all weaving skills, they come down to understanding what your threads are doing and developing a few simple habits. Your edges reflect your rhythm, your consistency, and your confidence at the loom. Once you learn how to place your weft intentionally, allow the right amount of draw-in, and maintain even tension,...

Hi Weavers! I find that towels are one of the most satisfying things to weave. They are practical, gift-worthy, and so customisable. If you’ve ever wondered how to weave towels that are absorbent, durable and enjoyable to use, this guide will walk you through what you need to know. In this article, I’ll walk you through the three main types of towels you can weave - kitchen towels, hand towels and bath towels. We will talk about: suitable yarns for each suitable loom types weave structure...

Hi Weavers! Some prefer the levers of a table loom while others love the treadles of a floor loom, but why? This week I'm talking levers and treadles to help you understand which you may prefer and to highlight the pros and cons of each. I'm also including one of my favourite weaving drafts, either as a WIF or a printable PDF ⤵️ Levers vs Treadles + Free Weaving Draft... ****************************************************** Weaving Boot Camp 2026 is almost here! This year I have released a...

Hi Weavers! I’m keeping this week’s newsletter simple and to the point. To be honest, this week has felt a bit flat creatively. No big drama, just one of those in-between stretches that we all hit at various times. Maybe it's the busyness of the past month catching up with me. I guess it's the "unplanned" events too. Road travel, so many house guests, (which is lovely but very draining to my borderline hermit personality!) my studio being hit by carpet beetle and just this last week, the...

Hi Weavers! Before you start a new project, there’s usually that little moment where you think, “Do I really need to calculate this… or can I just start?” I completely understand the temptation to dive straight in and acknowledge that there are times where detailed calculations are not necessary. I even have a member's only class that shows you how to do your calculations in reverse (think weave now, numbers later 😆) But a little time spent figuring things out beforehand can save so much...

Hi Weavers! You’re lucky to get a newsletter this week 😉 Not because I don’t care, but because some weeks are just a lot! I've been interstate, relishing the first week of my new baby granddaughter's life and loving on my grandson. What a very special blessing. But it means that I've only just arrived home and haven't touched a loom in over a week. Which got me thinking about weaving (of course). Not every “weaving week” has to involve warp winding, threading, and hours at the loom. Sometimes...

Hi Weavers! I wish you all a very Happy New Year! May 2026 be a year of peace, excitement and loving progress for all of us ❤️ This week was a very exciting one for us as we welcomed our second beautiful grandchild into the world - a precious little girl. Mum (our daughter in law) and bub are doing very well 🙏💕 The Weekend Edition is early this week, as I will be travelling to meet the new baby and help out for a bit. *Please note - I will not be able to send out any parcels for the next...

Hi Weavers! As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, I wanted to pause and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a most blessed season. In the quiet of the nativity - a humble child, a mother’s love, a faithful guardian, we’re reminded of the true gift of Christmas: love freely given. May your home be filled with peace, your heart with gratitude, and your days with gentle joy as you celebrate the birth of Christ. I hope you get lots of weaving time over this holiday period! Thank you for being...