A Guide to Making a Leather Project Bag
I still remember the day my wife, an avid weaver, complained about her project bag falling apart – again. That’s when I decided to create a sturdy leather project bag…
A Guide on How to Keep Your Place in a Knitting Pattern
I still remember the frustration I felt when I first started knitting – how to keep your place in a knitting pattern seemed like an impossible task. I’d spend hours…
A Guide to Cotton Yarn for Weaving
As I sit at my loom, surrounded by spools of cotton yarn, I’m reminded of the countless times I’ve been asked for a guide to cotton yarn for weaving. It’s…
A Maker’s Guide to the Best Fabrics for Project Bags
I still remember the first time I tried to make a project bag for my wife’s knitting. I was overwhelmed by the best fabrics for project bags options and ended…
A Beginner’s Guide to Taking Your First Pottery Class (and Loving It)
I still remember my first experience with pottery – I was at a fiber festival, of all places, and stumbled upon a ceramics booth. The owner, a warm and talented…
An Explainer: What Does Fingering Weight Yarn Mean?
I still remember the first time I encountered what does fingering weight yarn mean – it was like trying to decipher a secret code. As a seasoned yarn store owner,…
An Explainer: What Does “right Side” Vs. “wrong Side” Mean in Knitting?
I still remember the first time I tried to knit a scarf, only to end up with a frustrating mess because I didn’t understand the concept of right side vs…
A Guide to Wool Yarn for Weaving
As I sit amidst my loom and threads, I often think about the misconception that a guide to wool yarn for weaving is only for traditionalists or those seeking a…
A Fun Project: Natural Dyeing With Avocado Pits and Onion Skins
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon a natural dyeing with avocado pits and onion skins workshop at a fiber festival. I was fascinated by the idea of…
An Explainer: What Is Warp and Weft in Weaving?
As I sit at my loom, surrounded by spools of yarn and half-finished projects, I often think about the question what is warp and weft in weaving. It’s a topic…