Jodi breaks down the math (yes friends, there is some math!) required to figure out how much yarn you need in easy, manageable bites. By the end of the episode you will have all the tools you need to determine how much yarn you need for your warp and your weft. Happy weaving!

How Much Yarn Do I Need for My Weaving Project?

Show Notes

Jodi created a FREE guide to calculating how much yarn you need for your project. Click here to get your copy! Be sure to shop her beautiful collections of yarns while you’re there!

Ready to plan your own weaving project but not sure how to start? I’ve got you my friend! My Planning a Weaving Project class takes you through the technical and the design sides of the process. You’ll have everything you need to create your own unique pieces. Click here to learn more.

Join the Online Weavers’ Guild!

Are you looking for a community of weavers who love weaving as much as you do? Look no further my friend! The Acton Creative Online Weaver’s Guild is a place where you can spend time with other weavers, share your weaving stories, trade tips, and learn a few things along the way. We meet once a month over Zoom, host an ongoing members-only chat so that we don’t lose touch in between meetings, take part in quarterly weaving challenges, and more. We’re saving you a seat! Click here to learn more.

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Play With Your Warp

Show Notes

Before you play with your warp, you need to create a break in your fabric. Need help with that step? I’ve got you! Check out “Creating a Break in Your Fabric” on my YouTube channel here.

Need help dressing a loom? Want some pattern ideas to play with? Check out these and all of my FREE resources here.

Join the AC Insiders!

Ready to take your weaving to the next level? Become an AC Insider today! Join the Resource Center tier for Weaving Study Hall, free weaving tips, and bonus A Handwoven Experience episodes. Or become a member of the Online Weavers’ Guild and get all of these plus access to monthly meetings, quarterly weaving challenges, and the support and friendship of a community of weavers. Want all of these goodies AND be in-the-know about all things Acton Creative? Join the Founders tier. There’s something for everyone and we’re saving you a seat! Click here to learn more and to join today.

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Any weaver should know their way around a reed. This week’s episode of A Handwoven Experience will help you do just that. My “Weaving Reed Compilation” features four videos that help explain what a reed is and how to use it. Happy weaving!

Weaving Reed Compilation

Show Notes

Reed Selection & Care: I found this installment of Tom Knisely’s “Notes from the Fell” column in Handwoven magazine very helpful. In this article, Tom shares tips for how to choose and care for your reeds. Check it out here.

Weaving Equipment Guides: the long list of weaving equipment can be daunting, especially for new weavers! That’s why I created two handy FREE resources to help get you started: a Weaving Equipment Guide and a guide to Parts of a Loom. Click here to learn more and request yours today!

Online Weavers’ Guild

Are you looking for a community of weavers who love weaving as much as you do? Look no further my friend! The Acton Creative Online Weaver’s Guild is a place where you can spend time with other weavers, share your weaving stories, trade tips, and learn a few things along the way. We meet once a month over Zoom, host an ongoing members-only chat so that we don’t lose touch in between meetings, take part in quarterly weaving challenges, and more. Click here for more details. We’re saving you a seat!

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You might remember learning about the Fibonacci sequence in middle school math class. It’s a mathematic rendering of a progression found in nature, and those two things together make it the perfect inspiration for a weaving project. In this episode I discuss what the Fibonacci sequence is and share three ways you can incorporate it into your next weaving project. It just adds up! Happy weaving!

The Fibonacci Sequence and Weaving

Show Notes

Are you looking for a new pattern to try? Check out my FREE guide to 6 Weaving Patterns. It’s the perfect springboard for diving into the wonderful world of weaving patterns. Click here to get yours today!

The Cornell University Johnson Museum of Art has a great piece about the Fibonacci sequence in nature and in art. Click here to learn more!

FREE Weaving Resources

Would you look at that? There is an entire collection of FREE weaving resources at your fingertips here on the Acton Creative website! In addition to my FREE guide to 6 Weaving Patterns, I offer everything from Parts of a Loom, to the Beginner’s Guide to Weaving Yarn, and a Weaving Equipment Guide. There’s a little something for everyone. Simply click here to pick which one (or all!) will be helpful for you!

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Caryl is a tartan expert. Not only has she woven more than she can count, she has designed and registered several herself. So I knew that there is no one better than Caryl to help me understand what makes a tartan, a tartan. Join us as we explore the amazing world of tartans and plaids. May it inspire you to try weaving a tartan (or two!). Happy weaving!

Tartans vs. Plaids

Show Notes

One of my favorite things about weaving is learning from and collaborating with other weavers. Which is why I host Live at the Loom each week on YouTube. During this livestream weavers from around the world gather to share their stories. Click here to learn more and to join us!

The Scottish Register of Tartans is THE resource for tartan patterns. Click here to learn more about tartans and check out all of the patterns registered so far (including Caryl’s!).

Ongoing Classes

Want to learn more about weaving but have a hard time fitting classes into your schedule? Check out my ongoing, fully online weaving classes. I cover an array of topics, from Planning a Weaving Project, to Reading a Weaving Draft, to Weaving a Color Gamp – each class is self-paced so you can take all the time you need. Best of all, once you purchase one of my classes you have unlimited access to it so you can refer back to it anytime you need. Ready to level-up your weaving game? Click here to learn more.

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Weaving is a magical craft full of possibilities. Sometimes those possibilities can feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! This week I’ll show you how easy it is to start your weaving journey. You don’t even need a loom. You just need the will to start and a helping hand (or two) to guide you. Happy weaving!

I Want to Learn to Weave

Show Notes

There is an entire collection of FREE weaving resources at your fingertips on the Acton Creative website! Everything from “Parts of a Loom”, to “Six Weaving Patterns”, to the “Beginner’s Guide to Weaving Yarn” – there’s something for everyone. Simply click here to pick which one (or all!) will be helpful for you!

I found an article in Handwoven magazine by Christina Garton full of resources for beginning weavers. Click here to check it out!

Weaving Classes

Want to learn more about weaving but have a hard time fitting classes into your schedule? Check out my ongoing, fully online weaving classes. I cover an array of topics, from Planning a Weaving Project, to Reading a Weaving Draft, to Weaving a Color Gamp – each class is self-paced so you can take all the time you need. Best of all, once you purchase one of my classes you have unlimited access to it so you can refer back to it anytime you need. Ready to level-up your weaving game? Click here for more info and to sign up!

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This week I’m sharing tips for what to do if you run out of yarn. It can happen to any of us. You’re standing at your warping board and suddenly you’re short a color. Or you’re happily weaving your fabric and notice a lot of cardboard in your cone. You absolutely can buy more yarn. But you don’t have to. Join me as I share some simple steps you can take to turn a lack of yarn into a fabulous one-of-a-kind piece of fabric. Happy weaving!

Wait – I Ran Out of Yarn!

Show Notes

Want to learn more about weaving yarn? I’ve got you covered! My FREE Beginner’s Guide to Weaving Yarn walks you through everything you need to know about weaving yarn. Click here to check it out!

My friends at Hemptique published this exhaustive guide to yarn types and materials. Click here to learn more about all of the different fibers you can work with!

Online Weavers’ Guild

Are you looking for a community of weavers who love weaving as much as you do? Look no further my friend! The Acton Creative Online Weaver’s Guild is a place where you can spend time with other weavers, share your weaving stories, trade tips, and learn a few things along the way. We meet once a month over Zoom, host an ongoing members-only chat so that we don’t lose touch in between meetings, take part in quarterly weaving challenges, and more. We’re saving you a seat! Head to https://patreon.com/actoncreative for more information & links to join. See you soon!

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You see, I’m not a technical weaver, and technical weaving chats are normally not my jam (it’s just not how I’m wired, I’m afraid!). But I kept hearing about turning a weaving draft, and while it’s a more technical trick, it piqued my interest. It turns out that turning a weaving draft is a pretty handy trick to learn. It not only helps solve some common weaving snafu’s, but it opens up some pretty cool creative opportunities too. Happy Weaving!

Turning a Weaving Draft

Show Notes –

Madelyn van der Hoogt has a wonderful article in Handwoven magazine all about turning a weaving draft. Click here to check it out.

Need to review some weaving draft basics? Check out this episode of A Handwoven Experience: Reading a Weaving Draft.

Reading a Weaving Draft Class

Are you new to weaving? Do you need help figuring out what a weaving draft is and how to read it? Friends, I’ve got you! Check out my online Reading a Weaving Draft course. This self-paced class will walk you through the in’s and out’s of reading a weaving draft so that you will be able to tackle any weaving draft that comes your way. The best part is once you buy one of my classes it is yours to keep; you can refer back to it anytime. Ready to check it out? Click here to learn more and sign up.

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But before we dive in, let me set the scene. You’re staring at your naked loom wondering what to weave next. As you mentally flip through your list of patterns to try, you zip right past twill because you’ve done it, right?

Or have you? You see, twill is a vast category of weaving patterns that will delight and surprise you. So don’t write off twill just yet. I’ve got some fabulous variations for you try right here!

Twill Weaving Ideas (Part 2)

Show Notes –

Weaving a Rosepath Border – I found a fabulous step-by-step look at how to create your own rosepath border in a weaving project. It includes some technical notes, so buckle up. But I have full faith that you can do it! Check it out right here. 

Undulating Twill – Have you played with undulating twill, yet? It’s such a blast! Just imagine creating a twill that’s curvy. So cool! This was our official April 2024 Weave Along pattern and we have an entire project ready to go for you here.

Online Weaver’s Guild

Are you looking for a community of weavers who love weaving as much as you do? Look no further, my friend! The Acton Creative Online Weavers’ Guild is a place where you can spend time with other weavers, share your weaving stories, trade tips, and learn a few things along the way. We meet once a month over Zoom, host an ongoing members-only chat so that we don’t lose touch in between meetings, take part in quarterly weaving challenges, and more. We’re saving you a seat! Head to https://patreon.com/actoncreative for more information & links to join. See you soon!

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In today’s Part 1 video, I’m suggesting some classics – houndstooth, herringbone, and pinwheels. They are a pure delight and I know you’ll love them!

Twill Weaving Ideas (Part 1)

Show Notes –

History of Houndstooth – I found an interesting blurb about the history of houndstooth on a golfing apparel website, of all places. (Have you ever heard of a close variation called puppytooth? Me, neither!) Feel free to ignore the shopping element, but otherwise it contains some really interesting tidbits! Be sure to take a peek here. 

Types of twills – If you are new to the world of twills, I have a great video to walk you through some basic differences – perfect for any beginner! Check it out here. 

Online Weaver’s Guild

Are you looking for a community of weavers who love weaving as much as you do? Look no further, my friend! The Acton Creative Online Weaver’s Guild is a place where you can spend time with other weavers, share your weaving stories, trade tips, and learn a few things along the way. We meet once a month over Zoom, host an ongoing members-only chat so that we don’t lose touch in between meetings, take part in quarterly weaving challenges, and more. We’re saving you a seat! Head to https://patreon.com/actoncreative for more information & links to join. See you soon!

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