Learn about two shuttles that are sometimes considered more advanced, as they require finesse on the part of the weaver. You might just want to learn how to use them!
From a white wedding dress to "blue-collar" clothing, cloth tends to reflect our cultural beliefs and values. Here's weaver and Handwoven contributor Liz Moncrief to tell you about the spotted history of stripes.
Surprises...good surprises are one of the joys of weaving. Often those surprises were there all along, but hidden from view!
Is it possible to weave a plain-weave border around satin or sateen? Madelyn has the answer!
There's no time like the present to start planning for the holidays in ...2021! Take my word for it, Little Looms Holiday 2021 will be here before you know it!
To use a softer yarn for warp, I turned to an old technique: applying a coating to minimize the effects of abrasion.
I’ve been getting a little restless, which may explain some of my culinary experiments. Not all have been successful!
Just because it’s still autumn doesn’t mean you can’t get excited about the winter holiday season!
Slitrya rugs and blankets have recently seen a surge in popularity. Read about their long history and how they have changed over the years.
Sara started experimenting with sewing scraps of handwoven fabrics together with her thrums with the idea of one day making a large blanket.
Weaving deflection uses the wriggly quality of untensioned threads to its advantage.
Sometimes it takes a lesson learned away from the loom to better understand weaving.
Looking to end 2020 on the upswing, I decided to choose this group of scarves and shawls based on joyful colors!
Here are 6 tips I’ve developed to control my stash rather than letting it control me:
To help you get started on your next rag rug weaving adventure, check out Tom Knisely's Rag Rug video.
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Inspired by the SeaCell yarn she was sampling, Liz designed a simple, flowing scarf to explore the yarn's possibilities.
I’ve been working with a new-to-me yarn, Marine Silk Lace, for the past couple of years. Merino wool and silk have, of course, been used for a very long time, but there’s a surprise fiber in this yarn—seaweed.
Use your too-good-to-throw away thrums for inlay and add interest to plain-weave fabrics.
