Warp & Weft Blog

My Favorite Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

  Most people who know me will tell you that gift-giving is one of my greatest joys. I love the hunt for just the right thing—something that feels personal and thoughtful. I usually begin p...

A Nantucket Friendsgiving Celebration

  Why Friendsgiving Might Be the Best Modern Holiday Tradition The saying "you can pick your friends but not your family" feels especially true during the holidays. While the idea of gathering ar...

The Lasting Allure of Mochaware

    Antique Mochaware showcasing classic earthworm and cat's eye patterns For generations, Nantucket Looms has taken joy in discovering timeless pieces of pottery. From unique, locally crafte...

Harvesting Tradition: A Scalloping Story

For most of my life, scalloping existed only as something delicious that arrived on a plate—pan-seared at a restaurant, delicate and sweet, the essence of Nantucket in a ...

History in the Details: A Nantucket Interior Revival

The narrow streets and lanes that radiate out from Nantucket's town center are lined with shingle-clad antique homes, many of which have offered shelter to families, sailors, and summer visitor...

The Nantucket CPO Jacket: A Timeless Icon of Island Style

  Form Meets Function, Reimagined From the decks of 1930s naval ships to the windswept shores of Nantucket, the CPO Jacket's evolution reflects a legacy of form meeting function. Originally ...

From Loom to Kitchen: The Artistry Behind Nantucket's Most Practical Textile

  Most kitchen linens are afterthoughts - functional necessities grabbed in bulk, forgotten until they're stained or tattered beyond saving. But here, 30 miles out to sea at our Main Street studio,...

Diving into Dinnerware: Our Colorful Thanksgiving Table

Thanksgiving is more than just a meal; it’s an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends and share what we are most grateful for. At Nantucket Looms, we take pride in creating a beautiful ...

Exploring Nantucket Through Elin Hilderbrand's Novels: 10 Must-Visit Locations

Exploring Nantucket Through Elin Hilderbrand's Novels: 10 Must-Visit Locations For avid readers of Elin Hilderbrand's novels, Nantucket Island is more than just a backdrop; it's a charac...

A Toast to Spring: the Nantucket Wine Festival

Nantucket Wine Festival As the frost of winter melts away, the promise of spring brings with it a beloved event on island—the Nantucket Wine Festival. A highlight i...