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Weaving Is Too Hard

Weaving Is Too Hard

.... I hope that that student continued to weave after the class and realized that she WAS good at weaving. We can ALL be good at weaving or languages or cooking or painting in our own right. We just need to believe that we can be.  And we need to keep it fun.
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Kumihimo Made Easy

Kumihimo Made Easy

Round and Square Kumihimo disks for making round and flat braids with lovely hand-painted silk and bobbins
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Tapestry or Weaving?

Tapestry or Weaving?

Someone asked a question the other day that I thought warranted a blog post: "What's the difference between tapestry and weaving?" The simple answer is this: Tapestry is TYPE of weaving. 
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Spencer Power Treadle: Update By Debbie Bednarek

Spencer Power Treadle: Update By Debbie Bednarek

I’ve been working with the Spencer treadle for the better part of this year. It’s installed on my largest Mirrix freeing the others up for more short term projects. However, more than once I’ve moved my foot around feeling for that pedal while I’m on another loom. Initially I didn’t think I neede...
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A Bead Tapestry Book is Finally Here!

A Bead Tapestry Book is Finally Here!

Resources for bead weaving can be tough to come by, which is why we are SUPER excited to share that Jacqui McCloy Pell has written a book on weaving beads on a loom. This book is a great resource for any bead weaver, but focuses on how to make larger beaded pieces rather than jewelry. 
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