Long Thread Media Workshops

Weaving Lace with Madelyn van der Hoogt

Dainty or dazzling, laces are among the most magical of weaves. In this updated course, Madelyn van der Hoogt teaches everything you need to know to weave lovely, lacy cloth.

The Beauty of Boundweave with Tom Knisely

Create mesmerizing weft-faced designs for rugs, placemats, mug rugs, and more using your favorite 4-shaft twills.

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Weaving Summer and Winter with Madelyn van der Hoogt

This course covers the basics and variations of the summer and winter weave structure, a reversible design that creates a lot of patterning with just a few shafts. Suitable for 4 shafts and up.

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Weaving with Linen with Tom Knisely

Linen is a strong and durable fiber, ideal as a warp for carpets and other items that get a lot of wear. It's also beautiful, with a lustrous sheen and beautiful drape, and works as both a warp and weft yarn for many kinds of projects.

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Designing Handwoven Projects with Tom Knisely

Whether you are relatively new to weaving or have been weaving for years, this workshop will guide you through everything you need to consider before designing your own projects.

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[Video Only] The Weaver’s Yarn Companion

The choice of yarn can make or break a weaving project, making the weaving experience and the finished project either satisfying or disappointing. In this video, master weaver Tom Knisely teaches you how to choose the perfect yarns for your projects.

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[Video Only] Get More Spun: Spinning to Knit Large Projects

Join internationally-acclaimed handspinning teacher Abby Franquemont as she shares tips and techniques for staying on track, and gives you the confidence you need to tackle spinning for big projects.

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Weaving Overshot

From heirloom coverlets to dazzling contemporary household textiles and garments, overshot is one of the handsomest of weave structures.

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[Video Only] Learn from My Spinning Mistakes

Much as we hate to think about it, every spinner makes mistakes . . . In her new video workshop, Maggie Casey opens her trove of finished projects (and unfinished ones!) that didn't come out as planned and discusses where she went astray.

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[Video Only] Creative Weaving: Clasped Weft Patterns

Join expert weaving instructor Sara Bixler to learn the unique Clasped Weft technique, an impressive way to enhance and customize your woven projects.

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[Video only] Spinning Worsted Yarn

In this video workshop, you’ll learn how to spin beautiful worsted yarns using short draw techniques. You’ll love exploring worsted spinning and the endless possibilities you’ll have to create the perfect yarn for your projects.

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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] 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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