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Understanding color mixing in weaving

Color mixing in weaving can seem mysterious. But it really isn’t. You can break it down logically, into just three elements. They are: your yarn colors, the draft, and the size of your pattern. I’m currently teaching about this in the free Discover Color Weave-Along (Registration is closed; I am now teaching at Handweaving Academy)

How to conquer fear of failure

Fear of failure often holds us back in our creative work. How do you conquer fear of failure? Practice your courage by failing small, and failing often.

Blast through creative block!

What do you do when the ideas won’t come? Don’t worry – it happens to the best of us!

Learn how to brainstorm your way to lots of new designs, and unleash your creativity – even if you’re in a rut.

Seven ways to find more creative time

Don’t think you have time to do creative work? Think again.

Most time problems are actually energy problems – and they can be fixed using these seven methods.

Finish every project on time! Here’s how.

Need to create a project with a tight timeline? Find out how to plan and complete projects by the due date, efficiently and without drama. No more late nights or missed deadlines!

Illustrated through the story of Ode to Joy, a beautiful handwoven wall hanging designed and created in just ten days.

Four barriers to creativity – and how to overcome them

Novice artisans face many difficulties as they start to design original work. Here are four of the biggest challenges, and some ways to conquer them.

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