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WEAVING
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Introduction to Weaving
- What are the Different Weaving Loom Types?
- Getting Your First Loom: A Beginner's Guide to Choosing a Weaving Loom
- Understanding Yarn Count in Weaving
- Novelty Yarns for Weaving
- Tips for Proper Loom Maintenance: Keeping Your Equipment in Top Shape
- Weaving for Mindfulness: The Therapeutic Benefits of Fibre Arts
- How to Run a Weaving Workshop: A Hands-On Approach to Learning
- Weaving Essentials: Determining Yarn Requirements
- Master Yarn Chart
- Weaving Techniques
- A Beginner's Guide to Finishing Your Handwoven Projects
- The Essential Guide to Basic Weave Structures
- Crackle Weave: Exploring Weave Structures for Intermediate Weavers
- Weaving for Kids
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Rigid Heddle Weaving
- Getting Started with Rigid Heddle Weaving
- What is the Difference Between a Rigid Heddle Loom and a Table Loom?
- Know the Difference: Rigid Heddle Looms, Knitters Looms, and SampleIt Looms
- Using Novelty Yarns on the Rigid Heddle Loom
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Table Loom Weaving
- Choosing a Table Loom: What to Consider and Where to Buy
- How to Start Weaving on a Table Loom: The Complete Beginner's Guide
- What is the Difference Between a Rigid Heddle Loom and a Table Loom?
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Floor Loom Weaving
- Choosing Your First Floor Loom: Tips for Choosing the Best Loom
- Top 10 Items to Take Your Floor Loom Weaving to the Next Level
- Exploring the Differences between Countermarch, Counterbalance, and Jack Looms
- Weaving on a Big Loom: Floor Loom Weaving Project Ideas
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Inkle Loom Weaving
- The Complete Inkle Loom Weaving for Beginners Guide
- Introduction to Card Weaving
- The Inkle Loom Face-Off: Ashford vs Schacht Detailed Review
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Tapestry Weaving
- Tapestry Weaving for Beginners: Getting Started with Tapestry and Frame Loom Weaving
- Weaving Tapestry: A Deeper Dive
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Weaving Tools & Accessories
- Weaving Shuttles: A Beginner's Guide to the Different Types of Weaving Shuttles and How to Use Them
- Using Texsolv Heddles: A Quick Guide for Weavers
- Selecting Yarn and Reeds for Your Rigid Heddle Loom
- Warping Your Loom: The Different Tools Explained
- Warping Your Loom: The Different Methods Explained
SPINNING
- Choosing a Spinning Wheel for Your Fibre Arts Journey
- Wool Spinning for Beginners: 3 Things You Need to Know Before You Start Spinning WoolĀ
- E-Spinners: What Are They and When Would I Use Them?Ā
- Understanding Spinning Wheel Ratios for Beginners
- What is the Difference Between Scotch Tension and Irish Tension Spinning Wheels?
- What are the Different Types of Drop Spindles?
- A Technical Comparison Between Some Common Spinning Wheel Types
- The Difference Between Single-Drive and Double-Drive Spinning Wheels
- Spinning Wheel Maintenance Tips: How to Maintain Your Spinning Wheel for Longevity
- Introduction to Plying Techniques
- Portable Spinning Wheels: The Ultimate Guide for On-the-Go Crafters
- Worsted Spinning: A Beginner's Guide
- Woollen Spinning: A Beginner's Guide
FIBRE
- Ethical Wool Production
- Superwash versus Non-Superwash Yarns
- What is the Difference between Mercerised and Non-Mercerised Cotton?
FIBRE PREPARATION & CARDING
- Drum Carders: Your Ultimate Guide to Getting Started with Carding Fibre
- Mastering the Art of Fibre Carding: Understanding Carding Cloth TPI
- Preparing Fibre for SpinningĀ Ā
YARNS
- What is the Difference Between Weaving and Knitting Yarns
- Plant-Based Yarns: Using Gifts from Nature in Weaving, Knitting, and Crochet
- Introduction to Weaving with Linen Yarn
- Macrame for Beginners: How to Choose the Right Macrame String, Rope, or Cord
- How to Choose the Right Silk Yarn for Your Next Project
- Understanding Yarn Count in Weaving
- Cotton Yarns: An Introduction to Weaving with Cotton
- Novelty Yarns for Weaving
- Using Novelty Yarns on the Rigid Heddle Loom
- Selecting Yarn and Reeds for Your Rigid Heddle Loom
- Sustainable Stitching: How Ethical Yarn Choices Impact Our Planet
- Weaving Essentials: Determining Yarn Requirements
- Master Yarn Chart
FELTING
- Types of Felting Explained
- Expanded - What is Felting and What Can You Do With It?
- The Art of Crafting with Felting Needles: A Complete Guide for Craft Enthusiasts
- History and Techniques of Nuno Felting
CROCHET & KNITTING
- Learning Crochet: What is the Best Yarn for Beginners?
- Understanding Crochet Thread SizesĀ
- 10 Knitting Terms Every Beginner Should Know
- Trendsetting in Textiles: Upcoming Knitting and Crochet Trends in 2024
- Master Yarn Chart
NEEDLECRAFT & EMBROIDERY
- Best Threads for Hand Embroidery: A Guide for Beginners
- Crafting with Needles: A Guide to Beginning Embroidery
- Omanik Factory Quantum Frames V.22: What to Expect
DYEING
- Introduction to Dyeing: A Beginnerās Guide to Hand-Dyeing Yarn
- A Step-by-Step Guide on Hand-Dyeing Yarns
CRAFTS
Step intoĀ our hub of creativity and craftsmanship! The Thread Collective blog is your go-to source for a variety of engaging articlesĀ neatly sorted into different categories.
Learn, Create, and InspireāBrowse Our Collection and Start Crafting Your Masterpiece Now!
Weaving
- introduction to weaving
- Pin Loom Weaving: A Beginner's How-To Guide
- How to Run a Weaving Workshop: A Hands-On Approach to Learning
- Weaving for Mindfulness: The Therapeutic Benefits of Fibre Arts
- Tips for Proper Loom Maintenance: Keeping Your Equipment in Top Shape
- Getting Your First Loom: A Beginner's Guide to Choosing a Weaving Loom
- What are the Different Weaving Loom Types?
- weaving techniques
- weaving for kids
- rigid heddle weaving
- table loom weaving
- Weaving Waffle Weave: A Beginner's Guide to Textured Fabrics
- How to Read a Weaving Draft: A Guide for Table Loom Weavers
- How to Start Weaving on a Table Loom: The Complete Beginner's Guide
- Choosing a Table Loom: What to Consider and Where to Buy
- What is the Difference Between a Rigid Heddle Loom and a Table Loom?
- floor loom weaving
- Weaving Waffle Weave: A Beginner's Guide to Textured Fabrics
- Weaving on a Big Loom: Floor Loom Weaving Project Ideas
- Exploring the Differences between Countermarch, Counterbalance, and Jack Looms
- Top 10 Items to Take Your Floor Loom Weaving to the Next Level
- Choosing Your First Floor Loom: Tips for Choosing the Best Loom
- inkle loom weaving
- tapestry weaving
- weaving tools & accessories
Yarns
- weaving yarns
- Creative Yarn Storage Ideas to Keep Your Space Organised
- Mixing Threads for Weaving: A Comprehensive Guide
- Understanding the Weaving Sett
- Master Yarn Chart
- Weaving Essentials: Determining Yarn Requirements
- Sustainable Stitching: How Ethical Yarn Choices Impact Our Planet
- Using Novelty Yarns on the Rigid Heddle Loom
- Novelty Yarns for Weaving
- Cotton Yarns: An Introduction to Weaving with Cotton
- Introduction to Weaving with Linen Yarn
- What is the Difference Between Weaving and Knitting Yarns
- Plant-Based Yarns: Using Gifts from Nature in Weaving, Knitting, and Crochet
- Selecting Yarn and Reeds for Your Rigid Heddle Loom
- Understanding Yarn Count in Weaving
- knitting/crochet yarns
- macrame
Spinning
- spinning tools/equipment
- Finishing Handspun Yarn: The Essential Techniques
- Highlight: The Schacht Sidekick Spinning Wheel
- Portable Spinning Wheels: The Ultimate Guide for On-the-Go Crafters
- Spinning Wheel Maintenance Tips: How to Maintain Your Spinning Wheel for Longevity
- The Difference Between Single-Drive and Double-Drive Spinning Wheels
- A Technical Comparison Between Some Common Spinning Wheel Types
- What are the Different Types of Drop Spindles?
- What is the Difference Between Scotch Tension and Irish Tension Spinning Wheels?
- Choosing a Spinning Wheel for Your Fibre Arts Journey
- E-Spinners: What Are They and When Would I Use Them?
- how to spin - beginner level
- Finishing Handspun Yarn: The Essential Techniques
- Woollen Spinning: A Beginner's Guide
- Worsted Spinning: A Beginner's Guide
- What are the Different Types of Drop Spindles?
- Understanding Spinning Wheel Ratios for Beginners
- Choosing a Spinning Wheel for Your Fibre Arts Journey
- Wool Spinning for Beginners: 3 Things You Need to Know Before You Start Spinning Wool
- E-Spinners: What Are They and When Would I Use Them?
- how to spin - intermediate level
- how to spin - advanced level
fibre
fibre preparation & carding
- A Guide to Creating Rolags for Spinning
- Creating Art Batts: A Guide to Mixing Colours and Textures
- Mastering Fibre Preparation: A Guide to Using Hand Combs
- Mastering the Art of Fibre Carding: Understanding Carding Cloth TPI
- Drum Carders: Your Ultimate Guide To Getting Started with Carding Fibre
- Preparing Fibre for Spinning
felting
crochet & knitting
- Exploring the Different Types of Crochet Stitches
- Knitting Troubleshooting Guide: How to Fix Common Knitting Mistakes
- Crochet Troubleshooting Guide: Fixes for Common Crochet Mistakes
- Knitting vs. Crochet: Understanding the Differences and Choosing Your Craft
- Lace Knitting: A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide
- Knit Your Sole Mate: Tips & Tricks for Sock Knitting
- Malabrigo Hand-Dyed Yarns and Fibre: Where Quality Meets Craftsmanship
- A Guide to Yarn Substitution in Knitting Projects
- From Yarn to Needle: An Introduction to Knitting
- Trendsetting in Textiles: Upcoming Knitting and Crochet Trends in 2024
- 10 Knitting Terms Every Beginner Should Know
- Understanding Crochet Thread Sizes
- Learning Crochet: What is the Best Yarn for Beginners?
- How to Choose the Right Silk Yarn for Your Next Project
needlecraft & embroidery
craft
dyeing
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Explore the world of weaving, spinning, knitting, crochet, felting, and needlecrafts through our blog, perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters. Discover inspiration, expert guides, and join a supportive community. Whether you're into new trends or educational resources, we've got your crafting journey covered. Visit our blog and let's craft dreams into reality together, one stitch at a time!
Explore Our Free Guides
Explore the world of weaving, spinning, knitting, crochet, felting, and needlecrafts through our blog, perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters. Discover inspiration, expert guides, and join a supportive community. Whether you're into new trends or educational resources, we've got your crafting journey covered. Visit our blog and let's craft dreams into reality together, one stitch at a time!