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Refresh Your Weaving Knowledge with this Twill Glossary

I went looking for and found a twill glossary in a back issue of Handwoven.

Spotlight: Yan Zhang, Li Textile Warrior

Learn how Yan Zhang is helping to keep traditional Li weaving alive and thriving.

Valuable Value Strategies

Our eyes are better at seeing color than distinguishing values, and values are an important component of not only shadow weave but other weave structures.

Long Thread Podcast: Jennifer Moore

Season 4, Episode 5: From her first encounter with doubleweave, Jennifer Moore was enchanted. The structure has not only formed her art practice and teaching repertoire but also led her to the heights of the Andes and the history of pre-Columbian art.

Notes from the Fell: Keeping Records

Keeping good weaving records is a goal for many of us. Tom talks about a couple of uncommon methods that might work for you, as well as a more traditional style.

I May Be Sampling Wrong

I’ve always sampled with a project in mind, but maybe I should be sampling based on the yarn itself.

An Emerald Green to Dye For

This St. Patrick’s Day, let’s talk about the color green, specifically, the emerald-green dye put out by the Wilhelm Dye and White Lead Company.

Spotlight: Nevan Carling

A Passionate Champion for Loom-Building Traditions

Ask Madelyn: Changing setts when changing weave structures

When you rethread your heddles for a new weave structure, what should you do about the sett in the reed?

Washing Dos and Don’ts

Did you know that common laundry detergents and softeners might be harming your handwovens? Here’s the scoop on how to wash your cloth better.