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Like many crafters, weavers need to pay special attention to the beginnings and endings of their projects. By hemstitching the ends of your woven work, you secure the warp and weft threads and prevent unraveling. Bookmark this step-by-step tutorial so you can keep it handy!
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This beginner-friendly introduction to tablet weaving features a warped-in method that encourages newer weavers to explore their creativity—by giving classic patterns a colourful twist!
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Looking for an introduction to a straightforward type of weaving that doesn’t require a lot of space? Learn about the origins of inkle (or band) weaving and follow the detailed tutorial to try your hand at this simple technique.
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[For Studio Members] An illustrated tutorial on an aspect of making that’s often glossed over in instructions: making and attaching embellishments like pompoms, tassels and fringe to knit, crochet, and woven fabrics.
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[For Studio Members] Master spinner Michelle Boyd explains the hows and whys of “finishing” yarns for use in weaving, knitting and crochet projects. This helpful guide also includes tips for finishing a variety of fibre types under different water conditions.
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[For Studio Members] The last in Janna Maria Vallee’s series on tapestry weaving, this tutorial focuses on finishing techniques. She also shares three great ways to show off your work: as a brooch, a hanging decoration, or a magnet.
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[Studio Members] Weaving instructor Janna Maria Vallee builds on her introduction to tapestry weaving with a detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to weave a tiny tapestry on a DIY cardboard loom.
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[For Studio Members] Master spinner Michelle Boyd dives deep into how we communicate yarn thickness, explaining the various systems that are used, and the strengths and weaknesses of each. And she provides excellent tips for how to assess a yarn for use in knitting, crochet or weaving.
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