Liz Whiteside

Colour blending is often the moment tapestry weaving truly comes alive. It’s when threads begin to behave like paint, and your weaving starts to feel less like following instructions and more like making art. With the launch of my new Advanced Tapestry Workshops, it felt like the perfect time to celebrate this wonderful (and slightly addictive!) technique. Whether you’re just beginning to experiment with multiple threads or you’re ready to push your work into more expressive, painterly...

You don’t need a studio full of tools to begin tapestry weaving. In fact, many beginners start with simple, affordable materials.

Starting a tapestry weaving project is always exciting, but one little detail that often gets overlooked is how to begin your weft thread securely. This is where pigtails come in — and honestly, they’re a tiny technique that makes a huge difference! In my workshops it can take a while for some people to click with them, especially when adding more weft, but once it makes sense… it’s a game-changer. What Are Pigtails in Tapestry Weaving? Pigtails are simply the small tails of weft thread...