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Emma Baker
Oct 2, 20243 min read
8 steps to creating a beautiful hemstitch 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.
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Emma Baker
Sep 11, 20243 min read
Weaving a handwoven scarf and snood using a hand dyed superwash merino yarn on a rigid heddle weaving loom
Weaving a handwoven scarf and snood using a handdyed yarn kit. The blog includes the patterns for each if you wish to do the same.
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Emma Baker
Aug 17, 20244 min read
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.
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Emma Baker
Jun 22, 20245 min read
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.
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Emma Baker
May 21, 20242 min read
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
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Emma Baker
Apr 16, 20244 min read
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.
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Emma Baker
Mar 26, 20244 min read
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.
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Emma Baker
Jan 23, 20245 min read
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.
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Emma Baker
Nov 22, 20232 min read
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.
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Emma Baker
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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.
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Emma Baker
Mar 15, 20234 min read
Handweaving a luxury shawl inspired by a holiday in the stunning area of Pembrokeshire
A beautiful holiday in Pembrokeshire, Wales was the inspiration for my latest handwoven shawl weaving. This blog details the project.
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Emma Baker
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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.
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Emma Baker
Jan 16, 20234 min read
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.
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Emma Baker
Apr 21, 20222 min read
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.
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Emma Baker
Oct 14, 20213 min read
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.
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Emma Baker
Sep 9, 20212 min read
Learning to weave a doubleweave design on the floor loom
Blog detailing the process of learning to weave a doubleweave window pain design.
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