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February 14, 2021Jane’s 10 Commandments for Happier Weaving
October 17, 2009

- Sample, sample, sample.
- Don’t be afraid to try out new ideas–even outrageous ones!
- By the same token, to really develop your work, stick with what you love and develop that one thing.
- Choose the right yarn. The yarn you have on hand isn’t necessarily the right yarn.
- Consider color. More than anything, we respond to color. The more exciting and interesting, the more successful the weaving. Value is key.
- Consider tactile feel.
- Use resources: magazines, books, drafts, color resources, nature, art. You don’t have to design in a vacuum.
- Know what you want. Evaluate your results against this.
- It’s okay to use a pattern. We are not all designers.
- Allow enough time. As my mother said, “haste makes waste.”
Happy Spinning and Weaving Week!
p.s. I’ll be teaching my patterns and textures class at Shuttles, Spindles, and Skeins this week end. Afterwards, between 3-5, there will be a book signing of my new book, The Weaver’s Idea Book. Please stop by if you’re in town, it’d be great to see you.