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How Do You Know Unless You Try?

John Mullarkey has a curiosity about weaving that makes him a great teacher and designer. He is always ready to see what will happen if he tries something new.

Call for Submissions: Handwoven September/October 2024—Anything but Twill!

Let’s jump out of our collective comfort zone and look at some of the lesser-known weave structures for this issue!

What Shawl We Weave?

Prepare your loom for cooler temperatures with this collection of shawls.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Extend your weaving career by taking care of yourself in all ways, including getting regular breast exams.

Long Thread Podcast: Deb Essen

Season 7, Episode 10: From the simplest pin loom to the most complex draw loom, designer and teacher Deb Essen explores the structures and surprises of handweaving.

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Learn by Doing: Turned Twill and Color Effects on Eight Shafts!

I recently wrote about turned twills on four shafts. With this downloadable PDF, you can learn more about turned twills and color effects—but this time using eight shafts. Your reward? Three beautiful towels to weave!

Healthy Weavers: Using Ergonomics for Comfortable Weaving

Changing some of your weaving habits may make weaving more enjoyable for you in the long run.

Washing Handwovens

Check out these tips for taking care of your weaving.

Learn New Techniques at Weave Together with Handwoven!

Repetition is key to learning a technique, but adding new ideas and methods keeps your weaving fresh!

Free Rug Weaving Patterns

Anita shares a few of her favorite resources on weaving rugs, including a collection of free woven rug patterns that you'll love! Ready to weave a rug?