Nell the Weaver #NAFO
@nelltheweaver.bsky.social
Weaver, funerary archaeologist and brain-damaged dog. United 24 and #NAFO fundraiser.Слава Україні! www.Folksy.com/shops/hemhandwoven 🇺🇦🔱
They will be hemmed and trimmed- like these
November 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
They will be hemmed and trimmed- like these
From a sketch to three long warps. Cowls and a few scarves in the offing.
November 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
From a sketch to three long warps. Cowls and a few scarves in the offing.
Packing up for my biggest show of the year, the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. 200 of the best craftspeople gathered in Victoria Baths . Tickets on sale now eventbrite.co.uk/e/great-northe…
October 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Packing up for my biggest show of the year, the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. 200 of the best craftspeople gathered in Victoria Baths . Tickets on sale now eventbrite.co.uk/e/great-northe…
Finally got round to listing what I think is my best work, my Quarterdeck wraps. Christmas is coming and I only have 3. US Fellas, I have a way of using the fella network to get these to you sans tariff so do message me if you’d like one. folksy.com/items/8564075-…
October 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Finally got round to listing what I think is my best work, my Quarterdeck wraps. Christmas is coming and I only have 3. US Fellas, I have a way of using the fella network to get these to you sans tariff so do message me if you’d like one. folksy.com/items/8564075-…
Weaving my landscape. Come see my new collection of work, inspired by my ever-changing coastline, alongside 200 of the finest craftspeople in the UK.
Preview night is Thursday 15 October and the show runs 16-19 October. Tickets via link in bio.
#craftsayssomething #gnccf
Preview night is Thursday 15 October and the show runs 16-19 October. Tickets via link in bio.
#craftsayssomething #gnccf
October 5, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Weaving my landscape. Come see my new collection of work, inspired by my ever-changing coastline, alongside 200 of the finest craftspeople in the UK.
Preview night is Thursday 15 October and the show runs 16-19 October. Tickets via link in bio.
#craftsayssomething #gnccf
Preview night is Thursday 15 October and the show runs 16-19 October. Tickets via link in bio.
#craftsayssomething #gnccf
One long day finishing these two. A lot of needle-weaving of ends ahead but I think this may be the best weave of my life. On their way to #staithesfestival next week.
September 3, 2025 at 11:53 PM
One long day finishing these two. A lot of needle-weaving of ends ahead but I think this may be the best weave of my life. On their way to #staithesfestival next week.
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August 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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A steam press is the final step, the addition of a label and it’s all finished. Thank you for sharing my weaving life. Sign up for more on HemHandwoven.co.uk or buy my work at folksy.com/shops/hemhan...
August 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A steam press is the final step, the addition of a label and it’s all finished. Thank you for sharing my weaving life. Sign up for more on HemHandwoven.co.uk or buy my work at folksy.com/shops/hemhan...
All the size and excess dye can be seen in the water. Gentle detergent and conditioner ( use simple hair products for wool and silk) roll in a towel, squeeze and air dry. Most weaves don’t need washing once finished: a good blow on the washing line is usually enough.
August 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
All the size and excess dye can be seen in the water. Gentle detergent and conditioner ( use simple hair products for wool and silk) roll in a towel, squeeze and air dry. Most weaves don’t need washing once finished: a good blow on the washing line is usually enough.
These two are cotton. It doesn’t full or shrink. It does however relax and fluff slightly. Weaving yarn is often spun in oil (wool) or sized (cotton, esp linen). This needs to be removed, along with an excess of dye.The fibres move, they find their balance in the structure
August 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
These two are cotton. It doesn’t full or shrink. It does however relax and fluff slightly. Weaving yarn is often spun in oil (wool) or sized (cotton, esp linen). This needs to be removed, along with an excess of dye.The fibres move, they find their balance in the structure
A weave only becomes fabric when it is wet finished. This can be transformative- this lambswool deflected doubleweave completely transforms with fulling- the wool shrinks and fluffs up, making the square round.
August 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A weave only becomes fabric when it is wet finished. This can be transformative- this lambswool deflected doubleweave completely transforms with fulling- the wool shrinks and fluffs up, making the square round.
Every piece of woven fabric is inspected under a magnifier. Any stray ends are woven in with a needle. This is the time when any mistakes can be corrected by needle weaving in a new end. Thankfully there are none in these two.
August 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Every piece of woven fabric is inspected under a magnifier. Any stray ends are woven in with a needle. This is the time when any mistakes can be corrected by needle weaving in a new end. Thankfully there are none in these two.
Today is all about finishing. First the ends are twisted to create a neat and tidy fringe. The start of each piece needs hemstitching- I prefer to do this off the loom.
August 22, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Today is all about finishing. First the ends are twisted to create a neat and tidy fringe. The start of each piece needs hemstitching- I prefer to do this off the loom.
Remember I mentioned loom waste? My practice is very low waste and I have plans for zero waste. This is the amount of loom waste from 4.5m of cloth. I’ll share my plans to reuse this waste later.
August 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Remember I mentioned loom waste? My practice is very low waste and I have plans for zero waste. This is the amount of loom waste from 4.5m of cloth. I’ll share my plans to reuse this waste later.
One big push today to finish the two wraps. Next up is twisting the fringes.
August 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
One big push today to finish the two wraps. Next up is twisting the fringes.
And now I do everything again- I rarely warp for just one piece. For commissions it’s an insurance policy against the unforeseen, but given it takes at least 3 days to dress the loom it makes sense to do more.
August 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
And now I do everything again- I rarely warp for just one piece. For commissions it’s an insurance policy against the unforeseen, but given it takes at least 3 days to dress the loom it makes sense to do more.
Day 6: All woven cloth needs finishing. The first step is to properly finish the length of this wrap, with a careful hemstitich to keep everything in place. I stitch in increments that will form the fringe appropriate for the piece.
August 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Day 6: All woven cloth needs finishing. The first step is to properly finish the length of this wrap, with a careful hemstitich to keep everything in place. I stitch in increments that will form the fringe appropriate for the piece.
The shuttle thread is thrown at an angle of roughly 30 degrees to the fell line. This provides enough take-up: the extra thread needed to go around the warp threads. Correct throwing makes for a nice, neat selvedge
August 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The shuttle thread is thrown at an angle of roughly 30 degrees to the fell line. This provides enough take-up: the extra thread needed to go around the warp threads. Correct throwing makes for a nice, neat selvedge
Remember the floating selvedge? The double thread that doesn’t pass the rough a heddle? It is completely passive. The shuttle always enters the shed above the floating selvedge and exits under it.
August 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Remember the floating selvedge? The double thread that doesn’t pass the rough a heddle? It is completely passive. The shuttle always enters the shed above the floating selvedge and exits under it.
The fell line is the top of the woven fabric where the reed meets cloth. This must be straight and perpendicular to the selvedges. This keeps the fabric square.
August 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The fell line is the top of the woven fabric where the reed meets cloth. This must be straight and perpendicular to the selvedges. This keeps the fabric square.
Remember the lease stick and cords to reduce loom waste? When the lease stick reaches the cloth beam I can slit the stick directly into the cloth beam. If I don’t remove the cords they would make bumps in the cloth and spoil the tension and make a wavy fell line.
August 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Remember the lease stick and cords to reduce loom waste? When the lease stick reaches the cloth beam I can slit the stick directly into the cloth beam. If I don’t remove the cords they would make bumps in the cloth and spoil the tension and make a wavy fell line.