Weaving tea towels

After the striped tea towels that I wove in June there was still some small cones of cottolin left so I decided to mke one more tea towel warp to finish the cones off. I started with a draft that I had used last year that had ribbon like stripes thinking that it would be good in using up the all the colours. This was a time consuming draft to make because I measured each colour separately in order to have an accurate thread count, and then I wound the thread back onto the cone. This ensured…

Reminiscent of antique grain sacks used in the 1800s, these stripes never get old. These towels are a treat for your hands and only get better with age. Linen is a sustainable fibre that has been used for thousands of years. It is known for its ability to withstand rubbing and repeated washings. With this blend of yar

My desk is covered with a few weaving books, samples I wove in a workshop on color, graph paper and my laptop as I work on a new design. A weave structure called bumberet has been on and off my mind for several years and the time has come to give it a go. The […]

Let's get weaving with those lovely rustic christmas dishtowels. They were woven on a rigid heddle loom and they are simply jolly.

What makes one handwoven towel better than the next? Tracy has some theories and explains her process of weaving 'perfect' towels.

Learn to weave a trio of cotton and linen towels woven in a simplified overshot pattern known as Halvdräll. Designed by Arianna E. Funk.

Tea towel kits are online including this one! We’re loving the burnt orange combination with a pop of teal. The natural cotton slub makes these feel organic and summery. These would make a perfect handmade gift. Swipe to see our Seaside Tea Towels 🤗 . . . #gathertextiles #weavingkit #weavingyarn #weavingcotton #yegmakers #yegweaving #weavingmaterials #materialpractice #contemporarycraft

Kromski Harp set up with cotton warp and Rambouillet roving weft.

You can weave for other people, but weave for yourself, first.