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An Emerald Green to Dye For
This St. Patrick’s Day, let’s talk about the color green—specifically, a popular but deadly emerald-green dye.
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How Do You Know Unless You Try?
John Mullarkey has a curiosity about weaving that makes him a great teacher and designer. He is always ready to see what will happen if he tries something new.
SUBPlay and Explore with Dyeing in Your Kitchen
For many weavers, summer is a time to try new things, including dyeing. Handwoven subscribers can get started with this PDF download of kitchen dyeing recipes.
What Is Indigo and Why Is It in the Color Wheel?
What is indigo, and why is it part of the color wheel? Learn the history of indigo dye and why it's inclusion in the color wheel is so controversial.
Heirloom or Well-Loved?
When she became a mother, Sara learned what criteria to concentrate on when designing a baby blanket.
What I Wove On My Summer Vacation
Consider taking your weaving with you this summer as Anita did when she took an inkle loom to family camp.
How to Get Creative with Weaving Rag Rugs
Explore the limitless possibilities of weaving rag rugs, and get some ideas to create unique rag weaving projects, from color design to weave structure!
Marie Antoinette and Muslin Disease
Women would sometimes wear these muslin dresses in all kinds of weather—rain or shine. According to some sources, this led to an increase of respiratory illnesses dubbed “muslin disease.”
Safety First! Dyeing Safety with Felicia Lo
Whether you spin, weave, knit, or crochet, at some point, the urge to dye fiber and yarn takes hold. Let's talk about the importance of dyeing safety.
Over the Moon About Overshot
When Susan E. Horton and I first decided to give our March/April 2019 issue of Handwoven an Americana theme, we knew there would be one weave structure that would probably reign supreme: overshot.
Dealing with Denim
For many people, denim blue jeans are an iconic part of American style. In reality, denim is as American as croissants.
In the Pines Table Runner
I recently moved into an adobe farmhouse built in 1930. Now that we’re finally unpacked, I’ve been working on decking my house out with antique furniture and table linens that match.
How to Care for Naturally Dyed Cloth
Caring for naturally dyed cloth can be intimidating, but if you know what you’re doing you can enjoy your pieces for a very long time.