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Worsted, Worsted, Worsted....Worsted?

Worsted has many meanings, and I was surprised by a few!

A Weaver's History of Velvet

Velvet has always been a luxury fabric of high class...but you can weave it yourself, too! Learn more about the history of velvet and how to weave it here!

Ask Madelyn: Skeleton Tie-Up on a Countermarch?

Is it possible to use a skeleton tie-up on a countermarch loom? Sometimes. Madelyn shows how to tie up your treadles for an 8-shaft skeleton summer and winter tie-up.

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Hone Your Rug-Weaving Skills with this Beautiful Boundweave eBook

This compilation of five boundweave patterns will inspire and encourage you to give weft-faced weaving a try! Any one of these beautiful projects would be wonderful to weave and to own.

Make Your Mark with Itajime Shibori

Shibori is trendy, versatile, and lots of fun, especially if you have Elizabeth McTear as your guide. She'll walk you through the basics of itajime shibori!

Using Value as a Design Element: Log Cabin

Just like the similarly named quilt pattern, log cabin in weaving is a sophisticated yet simple design. It’s a good starting place for learning about color-and-weave.

Finding Inspiration at the Market

Having a cell phone at Pike Place Market let me capture some unexpected beauty and inspiration.

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Play and Explore with Dyeing in Your Kitchen

For many weavers, summer is a time to try new things, including dyeing. Handwoven subscribers can get started with this PDF download of kitchen dyeing recipes.

Textiles for an Arctic Adventure

Imagine taking a canoe trip with seven others in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge wearing bespoke voyageur sashes! A summer vacation like no other!

A Brief History of Turkish Towels

Turkish Towels have been, and still are, considered one of the best types of towels you can own. This article may inspire you to weave your own version!