Loom Restoration | Part 2 April 21, 2026 As I was replacing the sectional rakes at the back of Grandpa's loom I began thinking about two other issues that occur where the warp threads are tied to the front of the loom. When Grandpa built the loom, he stapled 12 ropes to the front cloth beam Weaver's Notebook
Loom Restoration | Part 1 March 26, 2026 When I inherited Grandpa's rug loom, I was eager to get it cleaned up so I could carry on our family's rug weaving tradition. In so many ways I was picking up where Grandpa left off. I felt (and still feel) a responsibility to respect his Weaver's Notebook
4 Ways to Wash a Handwoven Rag Rug February 23, 2026 Whether you've purchased a freshly woven rag rug, found one at a thrift shop or inherited a family heirloom, if you plan on using your rug for its intended purpose, at some point it will need to be washed. Depending on your climate, the fiber content of your Weaver's Notebook
What's Your Superpower? December 06, 2025 Weaving connections and the art of making something from nothing. Weaver's Notebook
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 Weaver's Notebook
