Author: Beatrice "Bea" Quinn

I still remember the first time I tried to learn how to make a slip knot for crochet. I was frustrated and confused, watching YouTube tutorials that seemed to assume…

I still remember the first time I stumbled upon a rigid heddle loom in our design school’s workshop. The instructor was explaining what is a rigid heddle loom, and how…

I still remember the first time I tried to remove my weaving from the loom – it was a nerve-wracking experience, to say the least. I had spent hours, even…

As I sit at my loom, surrounded by threads of every color, I’m reminded of the common myth that a guide to basic weaving techniques is only for the skilled…

I still remember the first time I tried to how to warp a frame loom – it was a frustrating experience, to say the least. I had watched countless videos…

I still remember the first time I tried to cast off my knitting project – it was a disaster. I had spent hours, even days, working on it, and the…

I still remember the first time I tried to learn how to do the purl stitch – I was frustrated and felt like I was all thumbs. A well-meaning friend…

I still remember the first time I tried to learn how to do the knit stitch – I was frustrated, confused, and ready to give up on my knitting dreams.…

I still remember the first time I tried to learn how to cast on knitting – I was frustrated and confused by the intricate instructions and complicated terminology. But as…

I still remember the first time I tried to read a crochet pattern – it was like deciphering a secret code. I had always been fascinated by the world of…