Christina Garton

Christina Garton


Articles

Dreaming of Deflected Doubleweave

I remember the first time I saw deflected doubleweave—it was a set of scarves woven by Madelyn and featured in the January/February 2007 issue of Handwoven.

My Favorite Baby Blanket Is Basically a Towel

Throughout my pregnancy and my son’s first year, we were gifted many baby blankets. My favorite baby blanket is handwoven.

Enjoy Each Pattern in Handwoven Loom Theory 8-Shaft Collection

Handwoven Loom Theory: 8-Shaft Scarf Collection is not just a celebration of weaving and complex designs, but also of fine yarns—silk, wool, lyocell, and linen—from well-loved yarn companies.

Bleach: Alchemy with Oxygen

Ever wondered how bleach works? Christina breaks down the chemical processes that help us keep our whites extra white.

Create a Fingerwoven Bracelet

In her simple Fingerwoven Bracelet projects from the March/April 2019 issue of Handwoven, Carol James provides the perfect project for learning this fun technique.

Sweet Simplicity Towels

Susan E. Horton’s Sweet Simplicity Towels are a simple weave combined with a classic color palette.

The Darker Side of Crinolines

Crinolines make the wearer look beautiful but they come with risks!

Ancient Rose Scarf

One of my favorite parts of working on my Ancient Rose Scarf for the March/April 2019 issue of Handwoven was taking the time to research overshot and how it fits into the history of American weaving.

Texas Bluebonnets Towels

In her Texas Bluebonnets Towels Cheryl Leib beautifully captures the essence of the bluebonnet in warp and weft.

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