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Ask Madelyn: Designing with Warp Rep

Get Madelyn's tips for designing warp rep weave patterns, such as a rug. Can you use handpainted warp threads with warp rep?

Need for Speed? Turn That Draft!

Two shuttle-weaves like overshot create wonderful patterning. But you can turn any overshot weaving draft warp-wise and make it just a one-shuttle weave!

Ask Madelyn: All About Beating

What's the best time to beat the weft? It depends. Madelyn explains how to weave with different styles of beating, and when to use them.

Why Not Try Novelty Yarns

Christina shares her fascination with novelty yarns. Though not usually used for weaving, they can be weaving yarns if you know how to use them!

Primitive Loom, Modern Weaver, Timeless Technology

Check out this crazy primitive loom, made using only primitive tools fashioned in nature. Proof that weaving technology is truly timeless!

Oh, Baby! Weaving Wide Cloth on Small Looms

What do you do if you want to weave a project wider than your loom? You can use doubleweave, or a unique technique from Sara Bixler. Learn more here!

Ask Madelyn: Running Colors

Sometimes handwovens bleed dye, especially if you used yarn dyed with red. Color bleeding can be prevented with good wet-finishing technique. Here's how!

The Turkish Oya

Read Anita Luvera Mayer's thoughts on celebratory cloth throughout the world and weaving history, including the significance of the Turkish oya.

Ask Madelyn: Block Weaves and Unit Weaves

Learn the difference between block weaves and unit weaves, and how they relate to designing with your favorite weave structures.

Profile Drafts: Unlocking Geometric Design

Once you understand how to weave and design with profile drafts, you'll be able to translate endless geometric patterns into block weaves. Get started now!