Learning about how twills can be woven on a rigid-heddle loom has given me a deeper understanding of twills in general.
Our spring issue will be all about the birds and the bees (PG only!) ... or depending on how you interpret it, anything else that flies, including time and your imagination!
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By breaking with tradition, Barbara Goudsmit designed a shadow-weave design ... without shadows. This is a free download of her 4-shaft towel pattern for All Access members.
Who knew visible mending would become a thing? I would never have foreseen it, but I’m all in ... with handwovens.
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From guest towels to beach towels, you can weave towels in any dimensions you wish, but it's helpful to know some basic sizes. For subscribers, I've also included three towel patterns to jumpstart your next project.
If you are looking for a great fiber-art show, this one at the Seattle Art Museum this spring might be just the ticket!
Many weavers aren’t sure what yarns to pair with drafts. Janney Simpson gives advice for DDW that you may want to incorporate for other structures as well.
Let’s start 2024 by looking at bast fibers. There are more than you might imagine!
In a parallel universe, I may be smarter and more efficient, but what’s the fun in that? I’d rather fall in love with weaving projects!
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Why stop at just 5 towels? Download this PDF and weave 5 more towels designed by Malynda Allen to coordinate with her Rosebud Trellis Fingertip Towels from Handwoven March/April 2023.
