Every so often, the urge to hit the road and visit New York City just becomes irresistible. Yesterday was one of those days! I kidnapped my daughter, Kelley, and we drove to the Westport, CT Metro North station and headed…

Yesterday, while visiting A Loom With A View, I picked up a copy of the subject book to use as a reference when Lady NOBO discusses the various types of rare breed sheep which are near and dear to her…

If you get a chance, check out this amazing book.  (It is available through the MERRIMACK VALLEY LIBRARY CONSORTIUM.)  The authors outline, region by region, what the handmade specialty is and the materials used.    Many of the regions specialize in weaving. This huge coffee…

Guild Origin During the Middle Ages – the years between 1100 and 1400 – was a period of fine craftsmanship. For some people, this period may bring images of knights with lances and damsels in distress. For many others, the…

According to our friends at the BBC, a woman has been appointed to run a Harris Tweed mill for the first time in the history of the industry. Click here for the article, and thanks to Syne Mitchell of WeaveZine…

Handwoven and handspun from various rare British breeds by The Staffordshire Moorland’s Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers. .