4 Shafts

Understanding the terminology of double weave and double cloth.… Read More

Weaving your gamp by ‘treadling as drawn in’ and more.… Read More

Thoughts on choosing fibre and colour for a successful twill gamp.… Read More

How to build a composite threading out of different twills in order to weave your perfect gamp.… Read More

A twill gamp is one of the most useful samplers in a weaver’s repertoire.… Read More

This versatile 4-shaft draft creates a pattern of little boxes and is one of my long-time favourites.… Read More

An advancing point twill on 4 shafts can be repeated or reflected to create different effects.… Read More

The poor goose seems to be a bit cross-eyed this morning…… Read More

Cord weave: one of my all-time favourite structures for highlighting pops of colour.… Read More

The flowing lines of an undulating twill are well suited to projects inspired by water.… Read More

Merry Christmas! For a traditional start to a traditional season, here is a classic but effective twill: houndstooth.… Read More

Discover the basic ingredients of 4-shaft twills from threading to tie-up, so that you can start to explore this exciting family of weaves.… Read More