Long Thread Podcast: Tom Knisely, Generational Weaver

Season 12, Episode 2: Since taking home his first antique spinning wheel at age 14, Tom Knisely’s fascination with how cloth is made has led to a lifelong love of weaving—and a passion for passing his knowledge to others.

A Glimpse at Eri Silk and How It’s Made

Although it’s called “wild silk,” eri has been cultivated in Assam longer than anyone can remember.

Going on Vacation

It’s time to get ready for warm-weather adventures with the help of the Summer 2025 issue.

Working Out a Weaving Obsession

Designing and weaving the same structure multiple times may be the best way to fully understand it.

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Handwoven Summer 2025 Web Extras and Lift Plans

Find lift plans for the projects in this issue, plus links for web extras and subscriber-exclusive downloads.

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Inspired by an Ad—and Now Woven in Richer Colors

Take a fresh look at Eileen Lee’s Mosaic Tiles Scarf design

Rigid-Heddle Weaving Is Real Weaving

A bit of experience was all it took to change my mind about these so-called “little looms.”

Meet the Sweet Linen and Lace Towels—and Then Learn More About Lace

Towels that make drying dishes a pleasure, plus an eBook and a newly updated video course.

Madelyn Asks: What Do You Do With Loom Waste?

From felting to spinning to weaving (of course!)—a look at how readers use their scraps and thrums

Take a Deep Dive into Huck Lace

You‘ll find towels, napkins, scarves, tablecloths, and more in our eBook full of tempting projects

Call for Submissions: Spring 2026—Butterflies and Beautiful Bugs

This issue focuses on colors, patterns, and shimmering effects drawn from tiny creatures in the natural world.

What is Bead Leno, Anyway?

Despite the name, it’s not a way to add beads to your weaving—it’s a technique to create lacy fabric.

“I did not know what to expect, and was simply blown away”

Weavers of all stripes met at Weave Together 2025 to weave and learn—and make new friends.

Warping a Loom, Part 5: Finding Errors

Check your work—and then it’s time to weave!

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