The Online Weaving School

Hi Weavers! In last week's newsletter I talked about the snobbery that can occur in weaving. The response was huge and I heard many more stories - both negative and positive. This inspired me to make a video to keep the conversation going: We need to talk about this... ****************************************************** PROVIDENCE RIDGE I have a new video on my second channel this week and it's all about how I use the 10 minute rule to get more done, even on days when I feel like doing...

Hi Weavers! The weaving community is generally kind, supportive and helpful to anyone who is looking at giving weaving a go. I am proud that we are such a lovely bunch of people! Occasionally though, I hear something that makes me an equal mix of sad and angry 🙁😠 And it's almost always to do with a case of what I consider snobbery. Imagine purchasing your very first rigid heddle loom and then being told you've wasted your money because it's not a real loom? Or being looked down upon because...

Hi Weavers! You may have heard the sad news this week that Jagger Spun Mill is closing after 100 years of production. I used their beautiful Zephyr Wool/Silk and Superfine Merino yarns to weave The Crackle Collection Scarves. Nicole at Revolution Fibers let me know that they have a limited amount of Jagger Spun Yarns left in stock. Once they are gone, they are gone for good! ****************************************************** YOUTUBE I'm still having a bit of a break from Youtube but I did...

Hi Weavers! I'm all for growing a handmade business slowly and organically without all the fuss, bells and whistles. After all, that is how my business grew! I do think there are a few non negotiables though, and if you already have a handmade business or are thinking about starting one, you need to check out these 7 tips: 7 Handmade Business Essentials... ****************************************************** New pattern release The Stepping Up Scarf is a double play on words - the pick up...

Hi Weavers! We have all experienced a lack of inspiration or mojo. You know, when you feel like doing something creative but you either can't decide what or you're just lacking the energy to get started? Thankfully there are ways to gain back that lost inspiration. Here are my 5 best tips for getting that lost mojo back: Lost your creative mojo? Read this... ****************************************************** NEW ON PROVIDENCE RIDGE Today I'm sharing the story of when I was rejected from a...

Hi Weavers! The newsletter is early this week as I have interstate trip coming up. Not all weavers would agree that warping is fun, but when I experience a warp that goes on like a hot knife through butter, I definitely deem that as fun! Thankfully most of my warps are like that nowadays (which is proof that practice gets the results!) but for those of you who are struggling along and not enjoying the warping step so much, I have a lot of helpful resources. I have a new video on Youtube this...

Hi Weavers! This week's video is not so much a photography tutorial as it is a way to arrange your hand woven pieces in the most appealing ways. This will be helpful for any weaver, no matter what your photography skill level is: Draping hand weaving for photography and display ****************************************************** NEW ON PROVIDENCE RIDGE Um, yes, I changed the channel name. I thought that having it named after my fortnightly newsletter may be confusing. Providence Ridge is...

Hi Weavers! One of the trickiest parts of starting out in weaving is choosing yarns. You will likely have questions such as: How do you know which yarn is going to be suitable for which projects? Can you use knitting and crochet yarns for weaving? What if I spend a pretty penny on my yarn and waste it if the project fails? I have put together a lot of resources that will help address these, and other yarn related questions for weavers. I collated these resources in one place so that you can...

Hi Weavers! I am often asked "how do you get so much done?" Honestly, I don't think I do more than the average person, but there are some key things about my life that help to not waste, and therefore to have more time. Today I'm sharing 6 things that help me to be more productive: 6 tips for getting more done... ****************************************************** I also have a new encouraging video on my second Youtube channel this week: Don't give up......