When most of us think of shadow weave, we probably imagine cloth with just two colors, the light color and its darker “shadow.” Jan Barbieri's Colorful Shadow-Weave Napkins turn that idea on its head.
Every year as the date approaches, I wish I had an autumn-themed runner, towels, or new handwoven napkins. With a little bit of discipline and maybe a purchase of some yarn, I plan on weaving at least one of those items for this year's celebration.
This year's autumn/winter colors might be exactly the inspiration you've been looking for.
You may not have heard of her but handweaver and couture designer Ebba von Eckermann was influential in the fashion world in the mid-century.
Carol Irving wove a beautiful two-sided rug using special yarns and shaft switching.
Is there a best yarn or structure for a handwoven towel? Madelyn gives her opinion.
If you have thought about it but never actually done it, now might be the time to try sewing with your handwoven cloth.
Download this free pdf for weaving a bunny band on a 4-shaft loom
Learn Handspun Hope, a yarn handmade in Rwanda and the women behind it.
I look at my own weaving in a different way than I look at others’ work, and that’s how it should be.