Because fabric deteriorates so easily, it doesn’t stand the test of time the way metal or stone artifacts might, so when archaeologists find even small bits of ancient fabric, it’s a big deal.
In 2018, Handwoven associate editor Christina Garton and I worked together to complete five issues of the magazine. We didn’t, by any stretch of the imagination, do it alone. We did it with the help of a whole bunch of great people.
How can you weave a project that calls for 7 treadles using a loom with only 6 treadles? Try changing your tie-up.
Hemp is a truly amazing plant. It grows fast, requires very little water and is easily grown without pesticides. Different parts of the plant can be used for soaps, paper, building materials, and, most importantly for us, textiles.
Is there anything I should be aware of when it comes to deflected doubleweave patterns using a wool that will full quite a bit after it is washed?
You also see the word woolgathering, which describes the distracted action of the woolgatherer.
We were pretty proud to debut Jennifer Moore’s Doubleweave on a 4-Shaft Loom last year. Now we’re even prouder to launch her follow-up, Block Doubleweave on 8 Shafts.
Pattie Graver wove her Blending This and That Scarves for the January/February issue of Handwoven using a subdued palette that would go with just about any outfit.
An elegant M's and O's infinity hood that will make you feel like a Hollywood starlet when it’s on and won’t have messed up your hair when you take it off.
Yes, weavers have access to a lot these days, but they don’t have nearly as many choices as handspinners. Handspinners who weave can create the most personal of textiles and weave that which no one else can.