Susan E. Horton

Susan E. Horton


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Weaving and Math: A Great Combination

Someone told me that there were 65, 534 possible tie-up combinations on a 16-shaft loom. I didn’t know whether that was true, but I thought it was worth finding out.

Weaving for Yourself

You can weave for other people, but weave for yourself, first.

Weaving in the Gloom of Summer

As I wait for warm weather to finally arrive, I can dream and weave summer projects using Handwoven May/June 2021 as my guide.

Using Nudges to Finish Up

This Mother’s Day, I’m hoping to have some time to weave and work on a long-range project—the type of project I often need to nudge myself to work on.

Bags of the Month: A Forgotten Treasure!

Coming upon something great that you didn‘t expect is always fun. I was surprised at what I found on our website one day!

Using a “Yarn Lab“ as a Starting Point

Having a place to start helps when planning a project. In this case, a “Yarn Lab“ gave me a head start.

WIFs for Earth Day Weaving

In honor of Earth Day 2021, I added 10 WIFs to the WIF library from our January/February 2018 issue that was focused on earth-friendly yarns.

Call For Submissions: Handwoven March/April 2022—National Parks and Museums

Let your favorite national park or museum be your inspiration for wonderful weaving.

Dyeing with Oxalis

I have heard that oxalis (sour grass) dyes yarn an intense yelllow-green color, so I decided to give it a try.

It’s not Patience; It’s Perseverance.

I’ve always heard weavers are patient; I think maybe instead we’re just perseverant.

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