How I Became a Marguerite Porter Davison Fan
When we start weaving, we also start collecting: yarn, reeds, odds and ends, shuttles, bobbins, and of course books. My current weaving library is probably closing in on 100 books these...
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How I Became a Marguerite Porter Davison Fan
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Seaside Tea Towels
Burnt orange and teal are a proven combination. The fiery oranges and reds pair perfectly with the cool teal to create a feeling of fused opposites: land and sea, earth...
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Classic Red Striped Tea Towels
Reminiscent of antique grain sacks used in the 1800s, these stripes never get old. These towels are a treat for your hands and only get better with age. Linen is...
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Sorbet Stripes Tea Towels
These towels are inspired by tubs of pastel sorbet on a hot day. This subdued pastel palette pairs refreshing minty greens with warm peach, blush, and a pop of yellow. The cream backdrop...
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Emily Carr Painting Inspires Edmonton Weaving Group
The "Monday Morning" study group at the Edmonton Weavers' Guild did a collective project where they each decided to make a weaving in response to the Emily Carr Painting, "A Rushing...
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An Inside Look at Our Weave & Sew Workshop
In our Weave & Sew workshops we guide participants through creating one of a kind pieces from thread, to cloth, to garment. We love the whole process and have decided to share...
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Spring Blooms Tea Towels
With the Alberta Craft Council Exhibition “Art in Ubiquity” up, we have been thinking a lot about tea towels. Both Angela and I wove tea towels for our Mothers for...
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All About Weaving with Linen
People are often wary of weaving with linen. It has a reputation for being unforgiving. We have put together some of the reasons why we love working with linen and...
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Tapestry for Beginners on a Lap Loom - Our First Youtube video!
Our First Learning Resource: Beginner Tapestry: Weaving on a Hand Loom Check out our first Youtube video! We are excited to share with you some techniques for weaving on our...
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Grid Top Collaboration
For our first project we wanted to create a simple top that would transition well through the seasons. We wanted the top to look good with mid-high rise jeans and...
