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El Telar de Cintura (Spanish)

by Laverne Waddington on November 5, 2010

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Básico, rudimentario, primitivo—éstas son las palabras que pueden surgir cuando uno piensa en el humilde telar de cintura—una descripción que oscurece el hecho de que algunos de los textiles más complejos y hermosos han sido tejidos en esta simple disposición de palillos. Read more >>

Backstrap Basics

by Laverne Waddington on September 16, 2009

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Basic, crude, primitive—these are all words that spring to mind when one thinks of the humble backstrap loom—a description that obscures the fact that some of history's most beautiful and complex textiles have been woven on this simple arrangement of sticks. Read more >>

Basic Bobbin Lace: Two-Color Bracelet

by Laura Fry on June 25, 2009

Bobbin lace is an off-loom weaving technique that uses a dense pillow, pins, and bobbins to create delicate laces.  It was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, especially in England and Europe.

 

Using bobbin lace techniques, you can create beautiful bands and appliqués to decorate your handwoven textiles.  It's also a great way to use up thrums and odd bits of leftover yarn. Read more >>

Portable, Addictive: Ply-Splitting!

by Louise French a... on November 30, 2008

by Louise French and Barbara J. Walker

What do camels, cords, and creativity have in common? Ply–split braiding.

It's a fiber art that is versatile, portable, and uses small amounts of yarn. Read more >>

Tablet-Woven DPN Holder

by Pam Howard on May 14, 2008

One of the first questions I'm asked when I teach tablet weaving is, "Where can I buy the tablets?"  Weaving shops sell them, but you can also make your own, which is a great way to recycle.  I use empty cereal boxes, but any stiff cardboard or card stock will do. This project is perfect for first-time tablet weavers: simple to make and—when you're done—you end up with a lovely knitting-needle case! Read more >>