yarn
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Celadon Tweed Knit Cardigan
I have been doing more knitting now that my baby is here, I’m finding it difficult to find the time to sew and to weave. So to make sure I keep getting those dopamine hits to keep me sane! I used the Rowan Felted Tweed in Celadon, held together with 3 other super fine yarns…
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Multi Colour Warp Poncho
I’m forever inspired by multi colour weaving projects – I found this woven piece on pinterest, sorry I don’t know who it’s by – but it is gorgeous. See pictures of my own development inspired by it below. Yarns from Morris and Sons and Bendigo Woollen Mills. Woven on my counter marche loom. I intended…
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My first woven garment project!
Apricot/blush is one of my favourite colours and obviously was my first choice when I felt ready to weave fabric to then make it into a garment! I decided to make shorts – mainly because they wouldn’t require too much meterage! I used a mix of boucle and normal Maurice Brassard yarn. Some learnings, whilst…
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Shopping for yarn in Japan
No overseas trip would be complete without dragging my husband to some fabric or yarn stores to secure goods I wouldn’t be able to get at home. Our first stop was Saori Osaka. With numerous branches across Japan, you might find one close to your location, even if you’re not visiting a major city. The…
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Introducing my new to me 4 shaft countermarch loom
After immersing myself in a weaving class last July, I found myself captivated by the craft! Impatient to begin, I acquired an Ashford 8-shaft table loom soon after the course. However, as my weaving journey progressed, I yearned for the swiftness that only a floor loom could offer. Enter the countermarch gem I stumbled upon…
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