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Ask Madelyn: Skeleton Tie-Ups and Countermarch Looms

I'm trying to use a skeleton tie-up on my countermarch loom for a 4-shaft huck-lace draft but it's not working. Help!

Weaving with Elastic Yarns - Tricks of the Trade

Download this PDF about using elastic yarns on the loom

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Notes from the Fell: Savvy Selvedges for Boundweave

We all like clean and tidy selvedges but they can seem elusive with some structures. Here's Tom Knisely describing his techniques for weaving boundweave with good looking selvedges.

Notes From the Fell: On Heddle Management

It's not just about having enough heddles on each shaft for your project. Tom explains some nuances of heddle management.

Bringing Light to Fiber in Handwoven September/October 2023

If you are looking for more about weaving that creates color and light effects such as iridescence, incandescence, and pearlescence, you’ll find it in this latest issue of Handwoven!

Handwoven September/October 2023 Web Extras

Access the free web extra downloads for the projects in this issue of Handwoven magazine.

A Colorful Scarf Based on a 30-Year-Old Photo

I love seeing how weavers interpret their sources of inspiration, and that was the case for the Shifting Shadows Scarf in the May/June 23 issue.

“Learning to Weave” Turns 40

Many weavers “grew up” with Deborah Chandler’s “Learning to Weave” book at their side on the loom bench. Jane Patrick was the editor and an enthusiastic supporter of the book.

Warping Steps for Multi-Shaft Weavers

Learn the three main methods for warping a loom, including the pros and cons for each. Warping a loom doesn't have to be intimidating! Here are three free PDF downloads to help you get started.

Long Thread Podcast: Daryl Lancaster

Season 7, Episode 5: From her childhood sewing beside her tailor mother to decades teaching weavers to make great garments, Daryl Lancaster has never had a bad day at the sewing machine—and she says you shouldn't fear the scissors.