FAQs - Frequently asked questions about handweaving
Are each of your handwoven scarves and snoods unique?
​Each scarf or snood is woven by Emma in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK. Most are woven on her Louet floor loom which has 8 shafts. Emma weaves collections which usually consist of 3 snoods and 2 or 3 scarves with subtle variations in colours or patterning within that collection. As such most items are totally unique. On occasions, Emma hand spins her own yarn which is then most often woven on a smaller rigid heddle weaving loom.
Do you run weaving workshops?
​As part of TabbyandTweed Emma runs weaving workshops with Gillian Siggers. TabbyandTweed is also a small business which design and make small weaving loom kits. TabbyandTweed run a variety of small loom weaving workshops and also full day scarf weaving workshops. You can find more information on workshops on the workshop page.
How are your handweaves packaged?
Handwoven scarves, snoods, shawls and tableware are packaged in a beautiful gold embossed branded box lined with tissue paper. Smaller items are packaged in tissue paper. All items are dispatched with an information sheet on the weaver Emma Baker so that gift recipients are given some information highlighting the handcrafted nature and uniqueness of their gift.​
How long does it take to weave a scarf?
This questions is difficult to answer as it depends on a variety of factors including the thickness of the yarn used and the length of warp. Emma often weaves deflected doubleweave designs using fine 2/17nm lambswool. For a standard width scarf of 30cm around 270 warp threads need to measured with each warp thread then threaded through a heddle and the reed. Emma usually weaves a warp length of around 10m which creates around 3 scarves and 3 snoods. The process of dressing the loom with this yarn takes a full day. To then weave a full length scarf is a further 5-6 hours of weaving with additional time then needed to wash and finish the fabric. So, the time to weave one scarf as part of a small batch collection (where the set up time has been spread over a few items) takes around 8 -9 hours. You may be interested in the blog how long it takes to weave a scarf which can be read by clicking here.
Do you take commission weaving projects?
On occasions, Emma undertakes particular commission projects. Do get in touch if you have a particular project in mind. You may be interested in reading the blog 'Designing and creating a stunning set of green handwoven cushions as part of an exciting commission'
