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Tensioning “Lazy” Warp Ends

Even the best of weavers have the occasional slack warp end. Here are some tips on fixing them.

How to Correctly Cut Thread

Best practices are a must for working efficiently with fiber. Read these tips and instructions for better thread cutting.

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.

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?