Weaving the original Ancient Rose overshot scarf was my way of reclaiming who I was as a person and a weaver.
For her Diamonds and Bars Twill Rug in the March/April 2019 issue of Handwoven, Patricia Crane took a saddle blanket designed and woven by Clotilde Barrett and turned it into a rug that can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone.
Hairshirts are garments made from rough animal hair (usually that of goats) worn as a top or under a shirt and against the skin so the coarse hair will rub and scratch the wearer.
Hagfish, also known as slime eels, are fascinating creatures. These aquatic animals are known, perhaps most famously, for their ability to exude a mucus that when combined with the surrounding water turns into a truly remarkable amount of slime.
One of the lesser-known contributions of the natural world is the teasel, or, more specifically, the teasel seed pod from the aptly named fuller’s teasel. These spiny seed pods may look uninviting, but they used to served an important purpose.
Happy New Year, fellow weavers! I don’t know about you, but I like to take the first week of any new year to think about what I’d like to accomplish in the coming months.
Because fabric deteriorates so easily, it doesn’t stand the test of time the way metal or stone artifacts might, so when archaeologists find even small bits of ancient fabric, it’s a big deal.
Hemp is a truly amazing plant. It grows fast, requires very little water and is easily grown without pesticides. Different parts of the plant can be used for soaps, paper, building materials, and, most importantly for us, textiles.
You also see the word woolgathering, which describes the distracted action of the woolgatherer.
Pattie Graver wove her Blending This and That Scarves for the January/February issue of Handwoven using a subdued palette that would go with just about any outfit.
