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FREE Weaving Tools Guide: How to Use a Warping Board, Weaving Shuttle , and More
Learn everything you need to know about weaving tools in this FREE guide that covers everything from yarn handling, warping, to weaving itself.
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.
Ask Madelyn: Which Loom is for You?
How do I find out what loom I should get?
Chromaphobia for Weavers: Weaving and Color Theory
Many weavers feel color-challenged. Read how Sherrie Miller tackles her own insecurities when it comes to weaving and color theory.
Friendship Placemats
New members joining the Gourmet Weavers group were impressed by the beautiful placemats the other members had woven for a group exchange. That prompted the group to start a second placemat exchange.
How to Keep Weaving Samples Safe (and Still Usable!)
If you or your guild has a collection of weaving samples you want to keep safe without hiding them away, Christina has some suggestions.
Celebrate Handwoven’s Ruby Anniversary!
When I become editor of Handwoven I had no idea that Handwoven’s Ruby Anniversary was coming and that my idea of a dream issue would mesh so perfectly with it.
Tied Overshot Journey Runner
I was delighted to see Madelyn van der Hoogt listed as the inspiration for Ann Weymouth’s Tied Overshot Journey Runner in the March/April 2019 issue of Handwoven.
Celebrate North American Weaving – Handwoven March/April 2019
Celebrate Americana with the March/April 2019 issue dedicated to North American handweaving and its long history.
Rating the Year - Handwoven 2018 Collection Download
In 2018, Handwoven associate editor Christina Garton and I worked together to complete five issues of the magazine. We didn’t, by any stretch of the imagination, do it alone. We did it with the help of a whole bunch of great people.
The Weaving Upswing
I believe weaving is on the upswing. It may be strictly anecdotal and I may be biased (imagine!), but in the past few years, I’ve noticed many new weaving books being published, a surge in membership in my own weaving guild, and more interesting weaving.
Ask Madelyn: About Marian Powell
I've recently become obsessed not only with shadow weave but also with the woman behind the Powell system. Do you happen to know anything about the life of Marian Powell? Where did she live? Did she leave any textiles behind?