Launch Time




Photo of working copy, with post it notes marking edits to be done.  

Seems mercury was in retrograde and after much thinking, additional editing (where we found more typos and minor formatting issues) and a last ditch ‘let’s try once more’ attempt to upload the manuscript...the website took the file (YAY!) and voila, we have A Book.  

We also have an Introductory Offer. 

The Intentional Weaver: how to weave better


Until December 21, 2018 order a print copy of The Intentional Weaver by master weaver Laura Fry and receive a free PDF version of the book.  


Print copies will become available in the new year, but you will be able to download your PDF copy immediately.  


Books ordered directly from Laura on this introductory offer will be signed and mailed as soon as they are received from the printer around the end of January.  A link to download your PDF version will be emailed upon receipt of payment.  


Price is $68.00 Canadian plus shipping of $20.00 anywhere in North America (plus GST of $4.40 will be applied for purchases in Canada for a total of $92.40).


To place an order for a signed copy to be shipped in the new year plus a free PDF version,  email laura@laurafry.com


Payment can be made by PayPal, VISA or MasterCard (or e-transfer in Canada)


Books in either hardback or PDF will also be available via 

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