The Weekend Edition - 3 biggest fears stopping you...
9 days ago â˘Â 2 min readHi Weavers! You dream of turning your weaving or handmade craft into a businessâbut something keeps holding you back. I have noticed over time that there tends to be 3 fears stopping you from starting your creative business. Today, I want to walk you through what I perceive to be the 3 biggest fears that stop most creative people from starting. I want to also give you some simple baby steps you can take to beginâ no need to quit your job, spend a fortune, or announce anything big to the...
READ POSTThe Weekend Edition - How many projects is too many? đ¤
16 days ago â˘Â 2 min readHi Weavers! If youâre anything like me, youâve probably got more than one project on the go at any given time. And maybeâjust maybeâsome of those projects have been âin progressâ for quite a while. Is that a problem? Not necessarily. In fact, Iâve found that having multiple creative projects on the go can actually be a good thingâfor creativity, productivity, and even self-care. But Iâve also learned that this approach doesnât work for everyone, and even for those of us who love variety,...
READ POSTThe Weekend Edition - Is talent or knowledge more important?
24 days ago â˘Â 1 min readHi Weavers! Is talent or knowledge more important? The real answer might surprise you! We love to talk about talent.From a young age, weâre told that some people are ânaturally giftedââas if success in life, art, or work hinges on whether you were lucky enough to be born with a certain spark. But is talent really the guaranteed key to success?What about knowledgeâwhat you learn and earn through experience?Or is there something even more powerful than both? Continue reading......
READ POSTThe Weekend Edition - Weaving Newbie? Start Here with These RH Patterns
about 1 month ago â˘Â 1 min readHi Weavers! Are you a new weaver looking for rigid heddle weaving patterns for beginners â beyond just plain weave? Youâre in the right place! Rigid heddle looms are often thought of as âjust for plain weave,â but thatâs only the beginning. With a few simple tools and techniques, you can create stunning patternsâeven as a beginner. In this post, Iâll show you several easy weaving patterns and enhancements that go beyond plain weave, perfect for rigid heddle beginners who are ready to try...
READ POSTThe Weekend Edition - Shuttle Showdown!
about 1 month ago â˘Â 2 min readHi Weavers! This week Iâve been weaving with both an open-bottom and a closed-bottom boat shuttleâand it got me thinking: do you know which oneâs best for your loom and projects? In my new blog post (with photos and a video demo), I walk you through the key differences between the two, what to look for when choosing, and when I personally reach for each one: Open v's Closed Boat Shuttle... And if you're a rigid heddle weaver who is curious about whether a boat shuttle could be valuable to...
READ POSTThe Weekend Edition - What is a weaver?
about 1 month ago â˘Â 2 min readHi Weavers! I've been contemplating people who weave recently. It's kind of challenging to put thoughts into written format but I wanted to try to sum up how I feel about weavers and why they are special people to me. In the end, it wasn't as hard to articulate as I assumed, I started by thinking about the main attributes most weavers seem to share and the words came flooding out. I have such gratitude for the weaving community, it only seems right to express that: What is a weaver?...
READ POSTKrokbragd Inkle Class & Weave Along!
about 2 months ago â˘Â 1 min readHi Weavers! I'm very excited to announce the impending opening of the new Krokbragd on an Inkle Loom Class! Coinciding with this opening is a weave along đ Participation in the weave along is completely optional but all who have enrolled in the course are welcome to take part. The Weave Along starts tomorrow, May 20 (Australian calendar) when the class officially opens and continues through to June 20, 2025. Participants are invited to join the Facebook group, enter the giveaway, as well as...
READ POSTThe Weekend Edition - Make any weaving pattern your own!
about 2 months ago â˘Â 2 min readHi Weavers! Lately, Iâve been so inspired by the beautiful ways my students have taken weaving patterns and completely made them their own. It reminded me that patterns arenât just instructionsâtheyâre invitations to explore, experiment, and express who you are as a weaver while taking advantage of some guidance. In this new blog post, Iâm sharing 5 creative ways to take any weaving pattern and infuse it with your unique style. Whether itâs your first project or your fiftieth, these tips will...
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