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How to Find The Time to Weave [Updated]

How to Find The Time to Weave [Updated]

When you download a free ebook from our website, you are often asked something like, “What question do you have about weaving?” Among the questions I read every day there is nearly always at least one person who asks something along the lines of, “Where can I find more time to weave?” Recently I...
10 Reasons Tapestry Weaving Should Be Your New Hobby [Updated]

10 Reasons Tapestry Weaving Should Be Your New Hobby [Updated]

There are times for all of us when we feel like we need something new and invigorating in our lives. If you’ve answered the question, “What’s new?” with a variation of, “I finally pulled out my fridge and cleaned behind it,” than you may be at that place. Perhaps you want to spend some time volu...
Getting Even Tension When Weaving Tapestry [Updated]

Getting Even Tension When Weaving Tapestry [Updated]

On a Mirrix, getting tight tension is very easy. Once you’ve warped, you can make your tension as tight as you want by simply tightening your wing-nuts after.  Getting even tension is also pretty simple on a Mirrix because you don’t have to worry about keeping your tension tight as you warp.
Weaving Wellness Month: Ergonomics [Updated]

Weaving Wellness Month: Ergonomics [Updated]

I used to be an occupational therapist. For seventeen years I handed out advice to many people and finally decided to take my own advice and do what I loved most. I left the field to become a full time fiber artist. But my OT skills have come in handy when it comes to keeping myself healthy. Body...
Weaving Wellness Month: Yoga for Crafters [Updated]

Weaving Wellness Month: Yoga for Crafters [Updated]

Crafting, beading, or weaving are all wonderful ways to calm the mind similar to meditation, but just like in the ancient practice of yoga, you need to take care of your physical body so that you can keep on doing what you love to do. These 5 simple yoga stretches will help you relax tight muscle...