Graphite and Gold Shawl Yarn Collection

December 19, 2019

We have assembled the yarns to make Cynthia Newmans Graphite & Gold shawl as shown in Handwoven’s Lookbook:  Loom Theory:  8-shaft Shawl Collection 2019 from Long Thread Media.  We have collected the yarns you will need to make the shawl…you will need to purchase the instructions from Long Thread Media. Click Here for the instructions:  Loom Theory: 8-shaft Shawl Collection 2019 from Long Thread Media.  The instructions as written make 1 shawl.  We have assembled the yarn for either 1 or 2 shawls.

Photos by Caleb Dane – Good Folk Photography, courtesy of Long Thread Media.

Totally Tubular Collection

November 12, 2019

The whole enchilada! Get all of our brilliant Tubular Spectrum yarns in one breathtaking Totally Tubular Collection!

46 of the finest mercerized cotton yarns combining our original 20 bright colors, 18 tints and tones with 5 shades of gray, black, white and natural.

Oh, the fun that can be woven with the colors you’re craving!

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Tubular Spectrum Comes to Dinner Instructions

November 7, 2019

A collection of 8 napkins, woven in 20 colors!  A useful way to make a color gamp, or 8 of them!

Not only do you get to see how the 20 Tubular Spectrum mercerized cotton yarn colors interact with each other in a color gamp, but you also get to see how very different the colors look with a multitude of woven structures.  You warp your loom once, and then by changing the treadling, you can have 8 radically different, yet related napkins.

If you would like a kit that includes both the yarn and the instructions, click here.

Star Spangled Towels

September 20, 2019

Just in time for your summer picnic!

Weave four towels that are as American as apple pie on your 8-shaft loom!   The overshot pattern is a modified “Star of Bethlehem”.  We have included yarn and instructions to make four DYNAMITE towels using our 10/2 and 5/2 Tubular Spectrum™  mercerized cotton yarns.  The finished sizes of the towels are approximately 16” x 29”.

Listen to the Loon! Difficulty level is Intermediate to Advanced (Three fish). This is an Eight harness kit.

Hoppy Spring – Bunny and Towels

September 20, 2019

“Hoppy Spring”!  These adorable bunnies are ready to hop into your heart!  The spring-time combination of colors inspired us to make fabric and towels to match the spring-time season!  Choose your favorite colorway!  Each kit contains enough yarn to make the fabric for 1 bunny or two towels.  If you want to make the bunny, you will need to purchase the pattern as well.

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Sweetheart Towels Instructions

September 20, 2019

Who said weaving can’t be romantic? Not only are these towels stunning to look at, but the texture of the finished towel is also as sweet as candy! Enough yarn to weave four beautiful heart towels on your 8-shaft loom.  You’re going to fall in LOVE with these towels!

Heart pattern from Weaver’s Design Collection Twill Thrills pg 52-54.  The heart pattern was originally designed by Kim Marie Bunke for Weaver’s Magazine.

Lee Surrender Pillow Top Kit

September 20, 2019

These 4 pillow tops are sure to be centerpiece of your living space for years to come.  20 Colors plus black weave up into these stunning pillow tops woven in the overshot pattern of Lee’s Surrender. Made of 100% cotton mercerized yarn, the finished size of the pillows is approximately 18″ x 18”.  Scroll down for more information.

Lee Surrender Placemat Kit

September 20, 2019

These 8 placemats are sure to be centerpiece of your festive tables for years to come.  20 Colors plus black weave up into these stunning placemats woven in the overshot pattern of Lee’s Surrender.  Made of 100% cotton mercerized yarn, the finished size of the placemats is approximately 13.5” x 18.5”.  Scroll down for more information.

Gray Matter Scarves

September 20, 2019

Make two scarves, one for you, and one for a friend.   All the mercerized yarn and instructions to make two scarves that shift through 7 shades of gray from white to black. The finished size of each scarf is approximately 8” x 60” plus 4” fringe on either end.  The texture of the scarves is made by using a 3-shaft pattern (with use of a pickup stick if you have a rigid heddle loom), and the scarves are very soft and supple.

20 Color Gamp for Rigid Heddle Looms

September 20, 2019

Use your Rigid Heddle Loom to weave 20 gorgeous colors into color gamps.  Learn about color interactions in weaving and make beautiful cloth!  This kit contains all the 3/2 or 5/2 mercerized cotton yarns you need to weave 2 color gamps.  Or you could weave 1 gamp and have enough fabric for a vest or weave a table runner…lots of possibilities. This Kit comes with instructions designed for Rigid Heddle Looms.

Listen to the Loon! Difficulty level for this kit is Advanced Beginner (Two fish)

Popping Purple Scarves

September 20, 2019

Make two scarves, one for you, and one for a friend.   All the mercerized yarn and instructions to make two scarves that shift through 6 purplish yarns. The finished size of each scarf is approximately 8” x 60” plus 4” fringe on either end.  The texture of the scarves is made by using a 3-shaft pattern (with the use of a pickup stick if you have a rigid heddle loom), and the scarves are very soft and supple.

Kitchen Set with a Sense of Place

September 20, 2019

Weave a whole set for your table with one loom set up!  Create 4 placemats and 4 napkins as well as a dishtowel.  The placemats are woven in rep weave, and the napkins and towels can be woven in plain weave, twill, or block weaves.  All you have to do after weaving the napkins and towels is to resley your loom to narrow the warp for the placemats. You can weave these on 2, 4, or 8+ harness looms.  Available in 4 colorways.

Listen to the Loon! Difficulty level for this kit is Intermediate to Advanced (Two fish). Instructions included for 4-8 shaft looms.  Can be woven on a 2 harness loom if desired.

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Gray Matter Kit

September 20, 2019

Five evenly spaced gray yarns along with black and white create a 7 value gradient study.  Use alone for a great study of value, or to highlight a color or double the gray yarns with a color to tone the color down incrementally.  All of the kits come with instructions to make 4 napkins.

Listen to the Loon! Difficulty level for this kit is Advanced Beginner (Two fish). All kits have instructions for 4-shaft looms.  The 3/2 size yarn comes with instructions for a Rigid Heddle Loom as well as 4-shaft looms. 

Tubular Spectrum Comes to Dinner Kit

September 20, 2019

This dinner napkin kit gives “square meals” a whole new meaning.  Weave eight, 20″ x 20″ dinner napkins.  Using a 4 or 8 harness point twill, you can weave each napkin in a different treadling, and each napkin will look very different without ever re-threading your loom!

Listen to the Loon! Difficulty level for this kit is Advanced Beginner (Two fish). This is a Four or Eight harness kit.

Tubular Spectrum Towel

September 20, 2019

Create a set of towels using a rainbow of color to brighten your home!  19 brilliant colors combine with bleached white yarn to create four wonderful dishtowels.  The 4 towels are each approximately 18″x 26″ when finished.  The colors will stay bright for years and will not bleed.

Bedazzling Scarf Kit

September 20, 2019

These lovely, lightweight scarves will make you think the fairies have woven them.  When you weave the scarves, you will transform 10/2 cotton yarn into 2 fabulous scarves.  Each scarf is approximately 8″x 72″.  Four colorways to choose from.

Listen to the Loon! Difficulty level for this kit is Intermediate (Three fish). This is a Four to Eight harness kit. Would you like to know more about our rating system?  Click Here.

12 Color Yarn Collection

September 20, 2019

For those of you taking workshops that need the classic 12 colors around the spectrum…this yarn collection is for you! 12 cones of our Tubular Spectrum™ mercerized cotton yarn.  The colors included are: 5 Purple, 5 Red Purple, 5 Red, 10 Red, 5 Yellow Red, 10 Yellow Red, 5 Yellow, 5 Green Yellow, 10 Green, 10 Blue Green, 10 Blue, 10 Purple Blue. Minimal instructions are included. Yarn is 100% mercerized cotton dyed with fiber reactive dyes to minimize fading and bleeding of the colors.

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