A selection of natural white and grey linen yarns (minimum order varies from about 260g – 4k depending on cone size) for hand-weavers is available by post direct from Anna Champeney Estudio Textil in north Spain. The linen in stock at any one time depends on what the studio is weaving, but can include 100 nm, 12/2 nm, 12/1 nm, 13/2 nm, 26/2 nm and 39/2 nm. Sample cards available for a small charge. [more...]
Lotte Dalgaard, is one of Denmark´s foremost makers of collapse fabrics – crinkled, pleated and corrugated textiles and she is coming to AC Estudio Textil in Galicia, north Spain, in September 2010, to give a one-week course on how to design and make these fabulous textured fabrics, ideal for scarves and clothing. [more...]
Hand-weaving on a loom is creative and relaxing and can be one way to unwind and switch off. Here, Elisa, an auxiliary nurse from Toledo, Spain, explains just what it is about weaving that is so addictive, and the advantages of loom weaving over crochet and hand-knitting. Learn to weave yourself on a residential weaving holiday or weaving course at AC Textile Studio in beautiful rural Galicia, north Spain. [more...]