And here they are...
These have woven up beautifully. I used the same colours in both warp and weft for both of them but the weave is slightly different. I...
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Read it here first. Just a few of my recent articles about design and silk scarf manufacturing. Most of these items can be viewed in my online shop.
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Jul 2
- 1 min
Using up colours
I love using up ends of colours and often do so with a Jigsaw Scarf. Recently I came across a design by Patricia Stewart (in Marian...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Jun 25
- 1 min
Weaving Curves
Back with the ondulé, or fan, reed. I don’t use it very often as I have to lean forward and it is hard on my back. I take a break...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- May 24
- 1 min
Original style Glasses Cases
After nearly every weaving I have a small amount of warp left over. I weave to the end and use the remnant as examples of my work and...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Mar 20
- 1 min
Shop Update
I never expected these scarves to turn out as well as they have. I love colour but always lack confidence - my mother in law was an...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Mar 8
- 1 min
Stained Glass Designs
I have added a new category to my shop : Stained Glass Designs At the moment there are not many items but I will be weaving more of this...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Sep 14, 2023
- 1 min
A short video
A short threading video and an explanation that things can and do go wrong! The second scarf turned out exactly as I wanted: lighter...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Jul 10, 2022
- 1 min
Marian Stubenitsky
You might have noticed that I use a lot of Marian's designs in my handwoven silk scarves. Back in 2016 I spent a week at Marian's...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Jul 9, 2022
- 1 min
Preparing for an exhibition
It is so lovely to be able to exhibit again. I love meeting my customers and going to different shows gives me the chance to meet other...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Jul 5, 2022
- 1 min
Marché d'Artisans d'Art & Artistes
I will be exhibiting my silk scarves at this event. There will be about 15 artisans exhibiting soaps, lampshades, leather (wallets,...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Jun 12, 2022
- 1 min
Azure
A shawl or wide scarf that shimmers in the light and as it moves. It drapes beautifully and would be perfect for a wedding or just a...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- May 10, 2022
- 1 min
SOLD!
There's always satisfaction when I sell a scarf but the most satisfying sales are those where the buyer has really given it some thought....
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- May 9, 2022
- 1 min
Wedding Season
As the wedding season gets going accessories are something to think about. At this time of year the evenings are still cool and a silk...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- May 1, 2022
- 1 min
Sold during April!
Luxury silk scarves sold during april
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Mar 4, 2022
- 1 min
Life before weaving
I am often asked what we did before we arrived in France 29 years ago. People assume it was a dream to live here, or a professional...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Feb 25, 2022
- 1 min
Glasses cases
I have added some glasses cases to the shop. These really are one of a kind. They are made from any leftover samples or warp and are...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Feb 19, 2022
- 1 min
Let's weave a video
Colourful spring silk scarf
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Feb 15, 2022
- 1 min
Journées Européennes des Métiers d'Art 2022
The Chateau at Ste Suzanne in the Mayenne will once again host a selection of artisans from the region on 2 & 3 April for the weekend...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Feb 12, 2022
- 1 min
Ondulé Reed, or Fan Reed
In my store I have a few silk scarves with a wavy effect all the way down the length of the scarf. This is made using an Ondulé or Fan...
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Jean Halford-Thompson
- Feb 15, 2021
- 1 min
Press : JHTTextiles on local television!
Back in January I was contacted by the producer of L'Infiltré and asked if they could come and film me in my workroom. I didn't have...
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