Long Thread Media Workshops

[Video Only] Felt It: Make Owl Babies

When it comes to felting, the only limit is your imagination! Join master felters Jennifer and Melissa VanSant as they teach you how to create two adorably felted owl babies!

[Video Only] Double Your Fun: Doubleweave on a Rigid Heddle Loom

In this video, Liz Gipson will walk you through setting up the loom, placing pick-up sticks, weaving a variety of doubleweave patterns, and troubleshooting issues you may run into along the way.

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[Video Only] Weaving with Rags: Making Rag Rugs and More

Tom Knisely teaches you how to design and weave rag projects for every purpose, using both purchased and recycled fabric, as well as how the interaction yarn and cloth create gorgeous results.

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[Video Only] Spinning on a Turkish Spindle

You'll have so much fun exploring the composition, history, techniques, and benefits of using a Turkish spindle; it's sure to become one of your favorite spinning tools.

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[Video Only] Weaving a No-Sew Baby Blanket

Learn how to create a simple no sew baby blanket on a rigid heddle loom. You will weave narrow panels as small as you'd like, and seam them together in a series of small loops on each selvedge edge of your panels.

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[Video Only] Danish Medallions

In this chapter in her Creative Weaving series, weaver and teacher Sara Bixler shows how to embellish your plain-weave fabric using versatile, easy Danish medallions.

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[Video Only] Predrafting for Spinning: How, When and Why

Learn how to take control of your fibers while spinning them by predrafting. When starting off spinning, fibers are hard to manage, especially since there are so many.

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[Video Only] Make a Needlefelted Bird

Make a needlefelted bird with Sharon Costello in this 40 minute vignette. Sculpt charming birds out of wool--you'll soon have a whole flock!

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[Video Only] Color in Weaving

Watch master weaver and teacher Deb Essen share her approaches, tools and tips for creating “happy, successful” weaving projects through the best color choices.

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[Video Only] Pin Loom Weaving in New Dimensions

Pin loom weaving is fun, portable, easy, and little squares are just the beginning. From weaving to 3-dimensional design, Deb will have your imagination working overtime as you explore what your little loom can do.

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Pile Weaves with Supplemental Warps

Learn how to weave velvet and terry cloth without a second warp beam! Now you can "get fuzzy" and have the fun of weaving these luxurious fabrics at your own loom.

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[Video Only] 12 Ways to Spin Handpainted Top

Learn a dozen ways to play with color and gain more control over your yarn. Make the most of your stash of handpainted top—and choose new braids with confidence!

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[Video Only] Spinning Singles with Jillian Moreno

Do you want to spin strong, beautiful yarns without plying? Join spinning instructor Jillian Moreno to learn her expert tips and tricks for spinning the best singles, or single-ply yarns.

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[Video Only] Spin Your Stash

Join expert spinning instructor Jillian Moreno and learn her favorite tips and tricks for organizing, separating, and revitalizing your stash.

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[Video Only] Weaving with Supplemental Warp

Imagine being able to create different areas of pattern across the width of your cloth without having to worry about color blending, changing the tie-up, or using multiple shuttles! You can do it with supplemental warps!

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[Video Only] Unlocking Profile Drafts with Deb Essen

The over-and-under grid of woven cloth lends itself to spectacular geometric patterns, and profile drafts are the blueprints for those geometric designs.

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[Video Only] Hand Spindles: A History

Judith MacKenzie opens her chamber of wonders to show her prized collection of antique spindle whorls. In exploring these ancient (and some not so ancient) treasures, she explores the history of yarn making from early days to the present.

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[Video Only] Color and Yarn Design for Spinners

With these simple, inspired approaches, anyone can design yarns that are rich, intriguing, complex, and effective.

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[Video Only] Antique Needles with Loene McIntyre

Join as Linda Ligon sits down with Loene McIntyre as she guides you through the fascinating history of this seemingly humble tool.

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[Video Only] Antique Sewing Pins

The straight pin is one of the most necessary and yet undervalued tools in a craftswoman's workbasket—so taken for granted, and yet with such a rich and intriguing history.

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[Video Only] A Potpourri of Odd Sewing Tools

A lady's needlework tools were an expression of her personality and place in the world. Loene McIntyre takes you on a magic journey through some of the treasures in her extensive collection.

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[Video Only] Antique Sewing Thread & Bobbins

Until the mid-nineteenth century, all the thread used to sew all the clothes and household goods throughout the world was spun by hand. Join Loene as she explores new insights into this primary tool of the craftswoman's art.

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