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Guest Blog Post by Deb Bednarek: Weaving with Silk Ribbon

Guest Blog Post by Deb Bednarek: Weaving with Silk Ribbon

One of the most appealing aspects of weaving for me is working with color and texture no matter what I’m planning to make. Claudia’s hand-painted ribbon is exceptional! The colors are vibrant, luxurious, astounding. Just one bobbin of the ribbon has a multitude of colors in it. The ribbon shines ...
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Weave-Along 27: Texture & Sett

Weave-Along 27: Texture & Sett

This weave-along will teach you how to warp, weave and finish a textural wall-hanging using simple tapestry techniques and two different types of yarn.
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The Best Beginner Loom

The Best Beginner Loom

One question we get a lot here at Mirrix Looms is this: “Can a beginner use a Mirrix Loom”? The answer is a resounding, “yes!” One of the great things about a Mirrix is that you can learn and grow with your loom. A Mirrix Loom offers you a professional quality foundation to grow your craft/art. P...
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The 3 Elements of a Quality Weaving (And How to Achieve Them)

The 3 Elements of a Quality Weaving (And How to Achieve Them)

Why aren't my edges straight? Why is my warp showing? What materials and finishing methods make for a quality weaving? These are questions every beginning weaver (tapestry or weft-faced) has had at some point. Straight edges, correct warp spacing and durability are three basic elements that help ...
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Getting Back to Tapestry

Getting Back to Tapestry

When I was very young, my parents brought a needlepoint kit back from a trip to France. There were two projects. I ended up doing my own thing, coloring way outside the lines and discovered I liked needlepoint. I was able, over the years of that childhood, to cobble together materials to make my ...
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