Introduction
These notes are still evolving, as I gain more experience with the various threads I am playing with. The inspiration for this class was a desire to learn more about the fibers I have available to me, and an interest in finding others who are equally curious about the possibilities for tablet weaving that surround them.

Threads -- how ( Read more... )

This class is intended as a basic introduction to tablet (or card) weaving. We will begin with a deck of already-warped tablets, with the goal of getting everyone comfortable with the act of weaving and with handling the tablets.

Tablet weaving is a method of weaving that produces narrow bands. Tablets with holes in the corner (usually 4 holes, ( Read more... )

Double-faced tablet weaving is a technique that allows for individual manipulation of cards, making possible the creation of intricate designs using the contrast of dark and light threads in each card. It is done with cards threaded with two dark threads in adjacent holes, and two light threads in the other adjacent holes. With the dark threads in ( Read more... )

Tablet weaving, as a fiber art, is one of the easiest and least expensive crafts to take up. No major outlays of cash are necessary for materials, and beautiful weaving is possible with a minimal amount of practice. Most classes, however, teach how to do the actual weaving -- very few take you from the point of a pack of cards and spools of thread ( Read more... )

Executive Summary & Table of Contents
This is documentation for four different projects, all being entered in A&S Faire this year. The first three categories listed are to be considered for the Divisional Championship in Division II; the tablet weaving is a separate entry. The categories are:

1) Costume: Single Component   
2) Spinning  
3) Weaving: ( Read more... )

Summary Description:  The belt you are examining here is a tablet-woven belt, made of a warp 60 cards wide of 30/3 weight wet-spun natural linen.  The thread was purchased from Robin & Russ Handweavers, and the two shades of yellow are their “Light Yellow” and “Orange Yellow”.  The cards were threaded with alternating S and Z threading and were ( Read more... )