Color


Finishing Tips and Techniques You’ll Want to Know

I’m in favor of thoughtfully finished weaving, so two of the things I love about the Team Colors Scarves is that they each have a different finish, and each finish complements the scarf and the yarn it is woven with. In this post we offer finishing tips

Valuable Value Strategies

Our eyes are better at seeing color than distinguishing values, and values are an important component of not only shadow weave but other weave structures.

Shadow Weave: An Impressive American Original

Mary Atwater developed shadow weave 80 years ago. Learn how she did it in this video clip.

The Year that Flew Faster than a Speeding Shuttle

2021 felt very short indeed for the team at Long Thread Media.

The 2022 Color of the Year and Very Peri Weaving Possibilities

We've been anxiously awaiting the announcement of the color of the year, and we couldn't be more intrigued by the possibilities.

The Draft: Shadow Weave as a Block Weave

Thanks to Marion Powell we now think of shadow weave as a block weave that can be designed using profile drafts. Madelyn explains.

Learn the Basics of Shadow Weave

I love refreshing my understanding of different weaving concepts so downloadable courses such as Introduction to Shadow Weave are perfect for me.

Notes from the Fell: Compatible Contrasts

The magic in color-and-weave is in how the values of the colors interact. Through weaving, study, and simple observation, Tom has learned a lot about it.

Weave These Color Trends

This year's autumn/winter colors might be exactly the inspiration you've been looking for.

Life and Times in Color: Nell Znamierowski

Nell Znamierowski (1931-2021) had an instinctive color sense that guided her and inspired others.