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Ask Madelyn: Using a Variegated Warp

Using a variegated yarn in the warp can be challenging. Madelyn has some advice.

Ask Madelyn: Warping Ribbon

How do you handle ribbon in a warp?

When Weaver and Loom Are One

Most of the weavers I know wish they had more time to weave. I think that too often we allow ourselves the "indulgence" of weaving only when our other work is done.

Ask Madelyn: Beating the Keep It Simple Towels Correctly

Several weavers mentioned having trouble with their beat when weaving the Keep It Simple Towels. Madelyn has some tips to fix that.

Ask Madelyn: Problems with Plaid

Wool yarns can be tricky to sett resulting in an unbalanced fabric.

It Was a Very Good Year

1999 was a transitional year for Handwoven and also its 20th anniversary year.

Ask Madelyn: Rigid-Heddle vs Two-Shaft

How does a two-shaft loom compare to a rigid-heddle loom?

Look Who's Talking

Not many of us show up to guild meetings in pearls these days but in the past it wasn't unheard of.

Ask Madelyn: Doubleweave vs Summer and Winter

What is the difference between doubleweave and summer and winter?