The Linen Study Group is led by Sue Walsh, and meets monthly. Their primary focus is weaving with linen.
Our Next Meetings
Via Zoom; 7-8pm on Monday, December 8.
In-Person; 1-3pm on Saturday, January 10, at Ruthie’s Weaving Studio, 4701 SE 24th Avenue, Unit Z, Portland, OR 97202
Via Zoom; 7-8pm on Monday, February 9.
Via Zoom; 7-8pm on Monday, March 2.
In-Person; 1-3pm on Saturday, April 4, at Ruthie’s Weaving Studio, 4701 SE 24th Avenue, Unit Z, Portland, OR 97202
In-Person; 1-3pm on Saturday, May 23, at Ruthie’s Weaving Studio, 4701 SE 24th Avenue, Unit Z, Portland, OR 97202
Via Zoom; 7-8pm on Monday, June 8.
In-Person; 7-9pm on Thursday, June 11, at Multnomah Art Center: Time to Show Off at the PHG Annual Strawberry Social,
The latest news from the group
March 2026
Ruth Dabritz Legacy Project – Learn to Weave on a Floor Loom – March 2026 Sold Out
The Learn to Weave on a Floor Loom class covers all aspects of the basic floor loom weaving process. You […]
March Morning Meeting & Program: Multiheddle weaving on a RH Loom with Carly Jayne
Carly will talk about multiheddle weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom. Website: https://www.lovelikesalt.com/ Join the Zoom meeting by clicking this link:https://zoom.us/j/2290207971?pwd=elJvd2w0L2NsMlJPZXhNM3JlTFphZz09
March Evening Meeting & Program: Multiheddle weaving on a RH Loom with Carly Jayne
Carly will talk about multiheddle weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom. Website: https://www.lovelikesalt.com/ Join the Zoom meeting by clicking this link:https://zoom.us/j/2290207971?pwd=elJvd2w0L2NsMlJPZXhNM3JlTFphZz09
Workshop: Double Trouble and Triple Treats – Mastering Multiheddle Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom
This two-day workshop at Ruthie’s Weaving Studio is led by PHG member and fiber artist Carly Jayne. Looking to explore […]
Band Weaving Study Group
February 2026 Meeting is cancelled Third Friday of the month, 11-1
Ruth Dabritz Legacy Project Clinic for Weaving Errors
The Clinic for Weaving Errors is a one-day workshop to help avoid, identify, and fix common weaving problems: Class fee […]
2026 PHG Retreat
The 2026 PHG Retreat will be held March 26 – 29 at the Cedar Ridge Retreat & Conference Center in […]
PHG Board Meeting – March 2026
The PHG Board and interested members will meet to discuss business as needed. All members are welcome to attend. Join […]
April 2026
Sewing with Handwovens support group mtg
If you are interested in sewing with your handwoven fabrics, please join us. We share our projects, ask for and […]
2027 Conference Committee Meeting
The 2027 ANWG Conference committee meets to discuss planning for the 2027 ANWG Conference in Portland. All are welcome to […]
April Morning Meeting & Program: The Legacy of Indigenous Oregon Basketweaving with Elizabeth Kallenback
Elizabeth will talk about Indigenous Oregon Basketweaving, including artistic traditions, native plants, and contemporary work. Elizabeth’s academic interests include the […]
April Evening Meeting & Program: The Legacy of Indigenous Oregon Basketweaving with Elizabeth Kallenback
Elizabeth will talk about Indigenous Oregon Basketweaving, including artistic traditions, native plants, and contemporary work. Elizabeth’s academic interests include the […]
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Favorite Resources
Here’s some of our favorite resources.
Books
Starred books are in the guild library
- Heinrich, Linda. Linen From Flax Seed to Woven Cloth. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffler Publishing, Ltd. 2010.
- Worst, Edward F. How to Weave With Linens. Milwaukie: The Bruce Publishing Company. 1926.
Equipment
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Fiber
US Suppliers of Linen for Handweavers
- Baltic Linen Yarns: https://balticlinenyarns.com
- Eugene Textile Center (Bockens): https://www.eugenetextilecenter.com/linen-yarn
- Georgia Yarn Company (fine linen singles, mostly bleached/unbleached): https://gayarn.com/linen1.htm
- Glimåkra USA (Bockens): https://www.glimakrausa.com/linen
- Hemptique (linen cord, sewing thread, some singles; mostly hemp): https://hemptique.com
- Lofty Fiber (EuroFlax linen and Venne cottolin yarns): https://loftyfiber.com/
- Lone Star Loom Room (Bockens, Silk City, others): https://www.lonestarloomroom.com/collections/yarn
- Lunatic Fringe (Gevolve Linen Singles): https://lunaticfringeyarns.com/product-category/yarn/hemp
- Paradise Fibers (Bockens): https://paradisefibers.com/collections/linen-yarn
- Pater Patchis Yarns (odd lots of linen, need to call him): http://www.peterpatchisyarns.com/
- R & M Yarns (regular stock of heavy linen; variable stock of production excess yarns): https://rmyarns.com
- Silk City Fibers (linen 7 and linen 14): https://www.silkcityfibers.com/a/search/all-weaving-yarns?filter_fiber_filter=Linen
- Vävstuga (Bockens): https://store.vavstuga.com/category/yarns-linen.html
- The Weavers Loft (Bockens, other): https://www.weaversloft.com/catalog/yarn-fiber-linen-blends-c-23_380.html
- Webs (Valley Yarns 16/2 and 40/2): https://www.yarn.com/categories/weaving-yarn?filter-fibers.en-US=Linen
- The Woolery (Bockens, Euroflax, and Brassard): https://woolery.com/collections/cellulose-yarn
- Yarn Barn of Kansas (Bockens, Brassard, Euroflax, Henry’s Attic, others): https://www.yarnbarn-ks.com/Linen-and-Hemp/products/722
Videos
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Instructors & Workshops
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