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Meet Julie Kornblum: Designer, Weaver, Yarn Bomber, Fiber Artist

Julie Kornblum’s and my weaving circles overlap only slightly in Southern California, but I have always admired her work.

Turn Left When Your Warp Measures 800 Feet

Don’t ask me what 5 yards looks like unless I’m winding a warp.

Ask Madelyn: Tabby and Temple for Weaving Overshot

If the instructions say to "use tabby," is this weaving overshot that's reversible? Should I use warp or weft yarns for the tabby to make it stand out?

Ask Madelyn: Pros and Cons of Rigid Heddle vs Shaft Looms

I have a rigid heddle, but I've seen many other kinds of looms. What are differences between those looms and mine, besides size? What are the pros and cons?

Ask Madelyn: What Does "Weaving to Square" Mean?

A weaving friend of mine just came back from a workshop where she said the hardest part was weaving to square. What is that, and why is it important?

Ask Madelyn: Tied Overshot Draft

I was reading your article on Tied Overshot from Handwoven, and it doesn't look like the drawdown and treadling match in Figure 2, page 16.

Weaving Well With Madelyn van der Hoogt

For this reason, when I am weaving, I strive to weave well and this is the underlying philosophy of Madelyn van der Hoogt’s Weaving Well DVD.

Ask Madelyn: Testing for Colorfastness

Is there a way to test yarn for color fastness?

Weaving in Time for Yourself

If you haven’t heard this buzz term yet, self care refers to the little things you might do that are purely for yourself and not a daily necessity: bubble baths, hiking, and, of course, weaving are all examples of possible self care.

Siblings in Fiber: 11 Sisters and Brothers in My Fiber Family

Today is Sisters Day which made me start thinking about who I consider my fiber family.