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Reader’s Gallery: Rigid-Heddle and Multishaft Scarves and Shawls

For this edition of the Reader’s Gallery, I looked at scarves and shawls woven on rigid-heddle and multishaft looms.

Ask Madelyn: Twill Setts

How do you know what sett to use for twill if your yarn isn't quite the same as the yarn used in the pattern you are following?

Weaving Communities of Guatemala: After Hurricanes Eta and Iota

Deborah has been working with artisans in Guatemala for the past 20 years, but the hurricanes of 2020 changed her role from advisor to relief worker.

Handwoven Editorial Calendar 2022

Mulling over ideas works well for both weaving and developing editorial calendars.

Season 2, Episode 2: John Mullarkey

What can you weave with a pack of cards? More than you’d imagine…

California Fibers: Historical References

In their upcoming exhibit, artist group California Fibers explores history through textiles.

Valentine WIFs for Weavers and Eye Candy for All

On a lark, I went through past issues of Handwoven looking for project titles that were flower-inspired with the goal of adding to the WIF Library. I was surprised by what I found.

Call for Submissions: Handwoven January/February 2022 — Deep Stash

We all have stashes, but have we ever looked at them closely?

Mapping Out Your Fiber Arts Business Plan

Need help getting your business started? Deb Essen can help you develop a business plan that will lead the way.

Ask Madelyn: Blending Drafts

Madelyn advises on how to adjust 2 drafts to have the same number of ends to create a blended draft.