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Laura Fry - The Impatient Weaver

Knowing she is impatient, Laura looked for ways to be an efficient weaver. She doesn't hurry but she looks for better ways of working.

Ask Madelyn: Doubling Threads on a Pirn or Bobbin

Is there an easy way to double threads on a pirn or bobbin without them separating or tangling? Madelyn has the answer!

S.A.B.L.E.: Stash Acquired Beyond Life Expectancy

A stash seems to grow with time, and one day you realize you will never be able to use it all. Here are some suggestions to consider.

Long Thread Podcast: Anita Luvera Mayer (classic)

Season 7, Episode 7: Cover yourself in cloth—and clothing—that makes you proud.

Editor's Picks: Runners to Brighten Your Table

The editors of Handwoven chose their favorite woven table runner patterns from the Best of Handwoven eBooks. Which will you weave?

Idea Gallery: Bits and Pieces Plaid

Daryl designed and wove a plaid using the leftovers from previous projects and yarns she was gifted. The coat she made out of that plaid reminds her of past projects and friends.

More Weaving Jokes to Make You Laugh (or Groan)

Pun-tastic weaving jokes from our readers.

Spotlight: A Checkered (and Plaided) History

What's the difference between a check and a plaid--and where do tartans fall on the spectrum? Kathy Fitzherald gives some background on these beloved patterns.

Designing for Handwoven and Little Looms: Documenting a Project

Everyone has their own method of recording important details about a project. Here is what works for Barbara, especially when she is weaving a project for Handwoven or Little Looms.

Ask Madelyn: Reducing 8-Shaft Drafts

Madelyn explains how to take an 8-shaft draft and reduce it to 4 shafts.