Linda Ligon founded Handwoven and other magazines covering hand-spinning, all kinds of needle arts, jewelry, and even herbs. She is a cofounder of Long Thread Media.
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A loom with two shafts, some cotton and wool, rows of simple knots, and a handful of beads add up to a lively little bag.
Think weaving with these small and deceptively simple looms is just for kids? Think again!
You can learn the technique from Mary Shackleford at Weave Together 2025
Maybe it isn't you but the weaving rules that are causing those errors in your weaving! Linda explains.
Season 6, Episode 4: A fifth-generation Navajo weaver, Lynda lives in two worlds: the world of a traditional Navajo woman weaving exquisite textiles, and the world of book author, curator, board member, world traveler.
Anita Luvera Mayer takes her cloth creations to the next level with imaginative and inspiring embellishments.
Nell Znamierowski (1931-2021) had an instinctive color sense that guided her and inspired others.
Linda Ligon reminisces about her times working with former Handwoven photographer Joe Coca.
Ever wonder about those 5-shaft drafts you see from time to time? Here's an interesting idea about how they were woven.
