it should come as no surprise that some weavers have taken their love of music and turned it into cloth. Here’s Nancy Dunlap on her connection to music, weaving, and her Symphony No. 1 in Rep Minor (aka rep weave rug).
From Looney Tunes to Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? the image of a prisoner in a black and white striped uniform (with or without chain attached to the leg) is one that can be found throughout popular culture. So what is the story behind these prison stripes?
Perhaps the coolest thing about weaving these little market vegetables is learning to think differently about these little squares.
Taos, New Mexico and its surrounding communities have much to offer visiting handweavers.
During my tenure at Handwoven, I’ve read many articles on color in weaving. “Be careful,” they say, “sometimes colors that look good next to each other on the shelf will turn muddy on the loom.” But inspiration can come from anywhere if you’re open to it.
When it comes to weaving courses, sitting in the front and center of the classroom might not always be possible or advisable. Fortunately, there are other tips and tricks to help you get the most out of any weaving workshop!
Rainbows are wonderful. Dorothy Gale, Kermit the Frog, and Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo‘ole, have all sang about these magical natural phenomena. When I was a child, seeing rainbows was a rare, wonderful experience. My friends and I would trek out as far
It’s a smaller school that encourages art and exploration as you are learning to weave, so it was no surprise that some kind soul gifted her with a loom.
Pantone chose Ultra violet as its color of the year in 2018. Weavers love purple, right? Here are some projects your might want to try!
