Stretching the Limits October 01, 2025 When I inherited my Grandpa's loom, I knew he built it to perform a singular task. The big loom is simple, sturdy, and it does one thing very well, weave rag rugs. Unlike the other looms in my studio, Grandpa's loom has some notable limitations. There& Weaver's Notebook
WIP | Learning and Letting Go August 25, 2025 If there's one thing I could tell every new knitter, weaver and crafter, it would be that some projects end up being done for the sake of learning and will never become a beautiful or even usable finished project. Whether you are a new or experienced craftsperson, some Work in Progress
Our favorite pad for handwoven area rugs August 11, 2025 Our home may not have quite as many handwoven rugs as the average Finnish home, but it's getting close. There are rag rugs by the front and back doors, in the bathroom, in my studio and in the hallway. Because the rugs are reversible and don't Weaver's Notebook
There's an Heir Loom in the Studio November 03, 2023 I'll admit, I haven't been knitting much lately because I've been spending a lot of time with the literal heir loom that now resides in my studio. I vividly remember two things about my grandparents' house. No matter the time of day or Weaver's Notebook
Recommended Reading | To Dye For October 20, 2023 By this time, no one should be surprised. When it comes to the environment, the fashion industry is problematic. For years we've heard how much textile waste is produced by fast fashion. And of course we've all heard stories about the horrible working conditions in far Weaver's Notebook
Handcrafted with Love February 22, 2023 When knitting became my job and was no longer a hobby, I began filling my hobby time with other fiber arts like weaving, spinning and felting. They're all practiced in my studio on a regular basis. It leads to a lot of multi-craftual crossover between my physical tools, Weaver's Notebook