Tien’s Top 10 – Books on Color in Weaving
Looking for study resources? Here are Tien’s top ten books for studying color in weaving, visual design, and the design process. Color Theory Color and Fiber, by Patricia Lambert, Barbara Staepelare, and Mary G. Fry. The best book available about color in the fiber arts, it covers color theory extensively and discusses how each aspect […]
How to ice dye yarns for beautiful, unique weaving
Ice dyeing is a fun and easy summer project that requires very little room, time and equipment. The results are delightfully unpredictable and never the same! How it works: Ice dyeing is done with cellulose fiber such as cotton, linen, hemp, and rayon using fiber-reactive dyes. Silk can also be used, but colors will impact […]
Pride
Pride frequently gets a bad “rap,” confused with arrogance. But it’s essential to a creative life.
What four prides will power up your weaving? Read on.
When a project takes “forever”: 8 great tips for enjoying long projects
Some weaving projects feel like they take FOREVER to finish – hand-manipulated techniques, fine threads, complex treadlings. Here’s how to enjoy them.
Sampling: It’s not what you think
Few topics seem more divisive for weavers than sampling. Some people love weaving samples, others hate it.
But sampling isn’t just weaving swatches of cloth!