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The Trials and Triumphs of Learning to Weave

Madelyn started weaving on a backstrap loom and didn't move to weaving on a mulitshaft loom until much later. Read about her journey.

The Bumberet Family

Bumberet, Velveret, and Thickset are three related weave structures that produce fabrics with interesting texture. All three invite experimentation with colors and yarns

Scandinavian Weaving Rocks!

Handwoven March/April 2017 celebrates Scandinavian weaving. Our designers combined hygge with beauty and style. We can’t decide if the issue offers an American take on Scandinavian weaving or a Scandinavian twist on American we

Ask Madelyn: The False Cross

What causes a false cross when winding warp and how do you deal with it?

Weekend Weaving: Cajun-Inspired Cotton Dish Towels

When life is busy and if you’ve only got time to weave on the weekend, you may prefer something that doesn’t take too much concentration. For those times, look for something you can easily warp that doesn’t have too many color changes.

Weaving Studio Hacks: 5 Ways to Use Your Cellphone Camera

Your cellphone camera will come in handy in the weaving studio. Here are some ways to use it you may not have thought of.

Weaving Is the Best Craft! Here Are My Top 10 Reasons Why!

In honor of National Craft Month, I feel compelled to help the non-weaving world understand why weaving is the best craft. Here are my top ten reasons:

Why We Love Elisabeth Hill

Meet Elisabeth Hill: Fabulous Designer, Weaver, Instructor, and Technical Editor

Pineapple as the new leather? Meet Piñatex

Piñatex is a textile made from the pineapple leaf fiber that could revolutionize the fashion industry!

Ask Madelyn: How Much Yarn Do I Need for Weaving?

How much yarn do I need for weaving projects, and how do I calculate it? Does my choice of weaving yarn make a difference?