Cotton Clouds Archives - Acton Creative https://actoncreative.net/tag/cotton-clouds/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:37:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 How Much Yarn Do I Need for My Weaving Project? https://actoncreative.net/2026/04/29/how-much-yarn-do-i-need-for-my-weaving-project/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:44 +0000 https://actoncreative.net/?p=32688 You're planning a weaving project from scratch - yay you! You've decided on the pattern, the dimensions, the type of yarn ... you have it all figured out. Until you go yarn shopping. In this episode of A Handwoven Experience, I sit down with the fabulous Jodi Ybarra of Cotton Clouds, Inc. to answer the [...]

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]]> You’re planning a weaving project from scratch – yay you! You’ve decided on the pattern, the dimensions, the type of yarn … you have it all figured out. Until you go yarn shopping. In this episode of A Handwoven Experience, I sit down with the fabulous Jodi Ybarra of Cotton Clouds, Inc. to answer the age-old question: “How much yarn do I need for my weaving project?”

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.

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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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]]> A Handwoven Interview with Jodi Ybarra https://actoncreative.net/2023/04/05/a-handwoven-interview-with-jodi-ybarra/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:42:38 +0000 https://actoncreative.net/?p=31012 Grab a cup of tea and join me, won't you? It's time for A Handwoven Interview with Jodi Ybarra, the owner of Cotton Clouds! In this delightful interview, Jodi shares her fascinating history with Cotton Clouds and with weaving. She talks about how she became the owner of this 40+ year-old company, plus gives us [...]

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]]> Grab a cup of tea and join me, won’t you? It’s time for A Handwoven Interview with Jodi Ybarra, the owner of Cotton Clouds!

In this delightful interview, Jodi shares her fascinating history with Cotton Clouds and with weaving. She talks about how she became the owner of this 40+ year-old company, plus gives us some valuable insight into her approach to our favorite craft! Enjoy!

Show Notes –

Cotton Clouds – If you aren’t familiar with Jodi’s online yarn company, you absolutely must check it out! Cotton Clouds offers a veritable smorgasbord of fibers and supplies – anything a weaver or spinner could ever ask for. Here is the link to fly you right there!  

A Handwoven Interview – This special interview series has been great fun to create! And, I don’t want you to miss any of the previous discussions! So, if you loved A Handwoven Interview with Jodi Ybarra, be sure to tune in to my conversation with the fabulously talented Ellen Grenier Bevill, and then a chat with the owner of my incredible local weaving store, Rebecca Riley-Vargas. 

Acton Creative Insiders – 

Do you love all things Acton Creative? Want event more? I have just the thing! I’ve partnered with Patreon to bring you the Acton Creative Insiders! This monthly membership includes personal insights, weaving tips/tricks, and small group chats every single month! All we’re missing is you!  This link will take you right to the AC Insiders page where you can see more details and register today! I can’t wait to have you as part of the team!

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