The history of air conditioning was nearly cut short by a health trend of the day, but here's how it spread from the textile industry to homes and schools.
Wondering how to wash silk handwovens? There were no dry cleaners in ancient Japan and China – here's how they did it, and how you can too!
Wet-finishing is one of those weaving techniques that intimidates many--including me! Here's how I overcame my fears and learned the magic of wet-finishing.
There's no right answer for how to warp a loom. Warping a loom front to back might be right for one project, back to front for another. Here's why.
These are the indexes for all Handwoven magazines, from 1979-2024. Find specific patterns, designers, techniques, and more right here.
Minimalism, living with less, is gaining momentum. Is minimalist living compatible with crafting? Or is there no such thing as a minimalist yarn stash?
A Handwoven contributor shares her experience starting a fiber arts business, and the unanticipated factors that caused her business to fail.
There are many ways to achieve texture in weaving, from yarn choices to structure to finishing techniques. Susan Horton gives her take on textured weaves.
I'm having a problem with my warp tension. Are there any weaving techniques that allow you to correct warp tension once you've already started weaving?
These beautiful scarves are woven with a sea silk warp that gives them a gorgeous, shimmering iridescence. Get the free pattern now!