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.
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.
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’ve always sampled with a project in mind, but maybe I should be sampling based on the yarn itself.
When you rethread your heddles for a new weave structure, what should you do about the sett in the reed?
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.
Whitlynn Battle wove a shawl to honor a museum and national park that is important to her, and to me.
Inspired by a beautiful piece of silk fabric from her stash, Phyllis wove fabric to coordinate with it using drafts she developed that mimic sashiko.
