When weaving a Shaker-style twisted rug, how do you join a new weft to an old—without making a lump?
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Here are directions for making a manual shaft-switching device for weaving weft-faced rugs.
Weaving may have its roots in the past, but it is also a modern craft.
Linda Ligon reminisces about her times working with former Handwoven photographer Joe Coca.
Leno lace, Brooks bouquet, and Danish medallions are 3 hand-manipulation techniques commonly used in weaving, especially on a rigid-heddle loom. Here’s a primer on how to do each one.
Playing with safe and easy dyes seems like the perfect summer activity.
Many of us are attracted to the next shiny object. That may be why I’m weaving little hexagons these days.
One of my goals when creating each issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms is that the projects are diverse enough that folks can build their skills by weaving through them. The 2020 issue is no exception.
E.E. Gilmore was a weaver and loom builder whose influence continues to this day.
The time spent planning and preparing for threading is time well spent.
What makes a weaving “modern?” In Barbara Mitchell’s overshot scarf it’s taking a very traditional structure and turning it on its head.
A beginning weaver asks Madelyn how to weave tabby on a table loom if all 8 shafts are being used.
We are looking for some great checks and plaids project and article proposals for our May/June 2021 issue.
Angela recently reworked her cotton bath mitts from Handwoven January/February 2020 using hemp and was pleased with what she learned.
Learn about the latest and greatest weaving books with Handwoven's Media Picks department. Here's what we reviewed for the March/April 2020 issue.
Madelyn explains how to put 2 drafts, from 2 different structures, side-by-side in a single weaving.
Wondering how to sanitize looms in a way that won’t damage the wood? Liz Moncrief has the answers.
I’m not sure why some things that are obvious to others aren’t so obvious to me. Here’s what I learned about weaving on the rigid-heddle loom that surprised me but wasn’t surprising.
