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Handwoven Scarf or Snood? The perfect luxury gift for every style and season.
This blog discusses the benefits and advantages of choosing a handwoven scarf or snood as a stylish accessory and special gift.
Emma Baker
Mar 153 min read
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Craft meets code - upgrading my weaving on an 8 shaft floor loom with a DIY computerised dobby system
This blog discusses some of the trials and tribulations of the making a dobby replacement computer.
Emma Baker
Feb 56 min read
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8 steps to creating a beautiful hemstitch. Finishing techniques for a luxury handwoven scarf when weaving on the floor loom
Step by step instructions and images showing how to hemstitch the ends of a luxury scarf on a weaving loom.
Emma Baker
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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8 reasons why handwoven snoods are the ultimate accessory for style, warmth, comfort and versatility.
In this blog I share some images of my own snood wearing exploits and explore reasons why I think a snood is a go to accessory.
Emma Baker
Aug 17, 20244 min read
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How long does it take to weave a handwoven scarf? The 12 key steps of the weaving process explained.
I am often asked how long a handwoven scarf, shawl or snood has taken to weave. This blog gives an insight into the weaving process.
Emma Baker
Jun 22, 20245 min read
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Textile design with floor loom weaving of luxury merino lambswool scarves, shawls and snoods
This blog details some deflected double weaving. Experimentation with different weft and shaft lifting created some very different fabrics
Emma Baker
May 21, 20242 min read
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6 Important features to consider when weaving with hand spun yarn?
Is it possible to weave with hand spun yarn? The answer is yes and this blog discusses some hints an tips and things to consider.
Emma Baker
Apr 16, 20244 min read
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The 7 steps involved in creating and weaving a beautiful family tartan shawl as a special gift
Studying the Scottish register of tartans website led to an exciting project to design and weave a family tartan shawl.
Emma Baker
Mar 26, 20244 min read
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Weaving with fine yarns of wool and silk to create a luxury scarf and cravat
This blog details the project of weaving with some fine wool and silk yarns to create a scarf and several cravats.
Emma Baker
Jan 23, 20245 min read
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7 different stylish ways to wear a handwoven lambswool scarf this winter
There are countless ways to wear a handwoven scarf and this blog explores a number of different ways of making a stylish statement.
Emma Baker
Nov 22, 20232 min read
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Why it is all about colour when weaving and selecting a luxury handwoven scarf, snood or shawl
This blog summarizes a few of my thoughts on weaving and selecting colours for a handwoven scarf, cowl or shawl.
Emma Baker
Oct 30, 20234 min read
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Weaving a stunning bright and vibrant collection of merino lambswool twill designed scarves
Blog detailing a project creating a collection of twill design handwoven merino scarves.
Emma Baker
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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Weaving a collection of luxury handwoven merino lambswool scarves - deflected doubleweave - doubleweaving with a twist
Blog article describing the weaving of a collection of deflected doubleweave merino scarves, shawls and cowls.
Emma Baker
May 22, 20232 min read
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Pretty in Pink - Designing and weaving a commissioned merino wool scarf using hand dyed yarn
Designing and creating a stunning handwoven scarf as a commission for a lovely client.
Emma Baker
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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Counting and Concentration - Weaving a Tartan Plaid Cloth for a luxury handwoven winter scarf
This blog details the steps from design, to sampling to the weaving of a striking tartan scarf.
Emma Baker
Jan 16, 20234 min read
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Working sustainably with local fibres from fleece to fibre - creating a woven fabric from a fleece
Blog detailing the process going from fleece to fabric - using up local resources.
Emma Baker
Apr 21, 20222 min read
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10 steps to creating a sustainable handwoven blanket from local Hampshire Down fleeces
Summary of the steps going from a sheep fleece to a hand spun, hand dyed and handwoven blanket.
Emma Baker
Mar 16, 20223 min read
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How long does it take to weave a handwoven merino scarf? The most FAQ for a weaver
How long does it take to weave a scarf - this blog attempts to answer this question.
Emma Baker
Oct 14, 20213 min read
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Learning to weave a doubleweave design on the floor loom
Blog detailing the process of learning to weave a doubleweave window pain design.
Emma Baker
Sep 9, 20212 min read
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