Madelyn van der Hoogt

Madelyn van der Hoogt


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Ask Madelyn: The Loose Sett Blues

Madelyn explains how to know if you're weaving at the wrong sett and whether or not you need to re-beam if your sett is too loose. 

Ask Madelyn: Troublesome Treadle Ties

Madelyn explains how to use Texsolv cord to create treadle ties for a weaver who is tired of her treadle chains snapping mid-weave.

The History of Air Conditioning and the Textile Industry

The history of air conditioning was nearly cut short by a health trend of the day, but here's how it spread from the textile industry to homes and schools.

Ask Madelyn: Matching the Warping Method to the Project

There's no right answer for how to warp a loom. Warping a loom front to back might be right for one project, back to front for another. Here's why.

Minimalism and Crafting: Irreconcilable?

Minimalism, living with less, is gaining momentum. Is minimalist living compatible with crafting? Or is there no such thing as a minimalist yarn stash?

What Not to Do: or How to Fail at Business Without Really Trying

A Handwoven contributor shares her experience starting a fiber arts business, and the unanticipated factors that caused her business to fail.

Ask Madelyn: Correcting Tension

I'm having a problem with my warp tension. Are there any weaving techniques that allow you to correct warp tension once you've already started weaving?

Ask Madelyn: Calculating Yarn

I'm searching for a weaving project yarn calculation. How much yarn do I need to weave a project?

Medieval Weaving Techniques Brought To Life with Little Looms

The Society for Creative Anachronism researches and recreates medieval weaving techniques, often using little looms to make period garments and gear.

Ask Madelyn: Fulling vs Felting

What exactly is fulling fabric, and how is it different from felting? Ask Madelyn also covers the basic process of fulling handwoven fabric.

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