Long Thread Media Library

Colorful Carapace Wrap

Add a soft and drapey wrap to your wardrobe.

Pattern · Handwoven · Project PDF + WIF

Lichen Wrap

For the colors of her wrap, Rachel looked to lichen, the lovely (and unusual) organisms that grow on tree bark.

Pattern · Little Looms

Diamonds & Rust Scarf

Weave this comfy, lightweight scarf using natural-colored cotton on the rigid-heddle loom.

Pattern · Spin Off

Lilacs and Lace Scarf

This ethereal spring scarf takes advantage of the negative spaces that develop using the crammed-and-spaced technique.

Pattern · Little Looms

Diamonds & Rust Scarf

Clasped weft and just a hint of pick-up make this a cotton scarf you'll want to wear all spring long.

Pattern · Little Looms

Sand and Sea Wrap

Just as the tide ebbs and flows, so, too, do the colors in this elegant wrap. Wear it during early morning walks on the shore to combat chilly ocean air.

Pattern · Little Looms

Heirloom Tomato Bento Bag

You’ll be the envy of everyone in the lunchroom with this environmentally friendly hemp bag. It’s quick to weave and a cinch to sew.

Pattern · Little Looms

It’s a cinch to weave this band on your rigid-heddle loom, and doing so lets you extend its length past the maximum warp length of most inkle looms. The sturdy cotton and plain weave create a band strong enough to handle a big pup.

The Study in Pink Scarf Weaving Pattern

A true study in pink, this scarf uses avocado dye to create the ethereal spirit of an ikat cloth.

Pattern · Spin Off

Avocado Ikat: A Spinner Explores Resist Dyeing & Botanical Color

In this article PDF, you'll see how Rachel Simmons created a series of samples to capture the spirit of glorious traditional ikat textiles with a less complex, sample-friendly process designed for spinners.