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Perfect Marriage T-Shirt Rug and Yarn Preparation

Learn how to turn old T-shirts into yarn perfect for rag weaving!

Hug Me! I Need a Conversation Heart!

Many of us grew up getting and giving little boxes of Conversation Hearts on Valentine’s Day made by the New England Confectionery Company (Necco), so it was worrisome when I learned that the Necco hearts wouldn’t be available this year.

Handwoven Editorial Calendar 2020

One of the fun things about being editor of Handwoven is coming up with the editorial calendar for the upcoming year.

Ask Madelyn: Should Fringe Come Before Wet-Finishing?

Should hemming, fringe twisting, etc. for woven pieces be done before or after wet-finishing them?

The Vegetable Lamb of Tartary

When I first began work on the January/February 2019 issue of Handwoven on yarn blends, I couldn’t help but think about the vegetable lamb of Tartary.

The Joy of Linen with Tom Knisely

I have a set of linen sheets that are more than 20 years old. Aside from an inadvertent crayon stain, they look just as they did when I bought them, despite two decades of regular use.

Beginning Weaving With Tom Knisely

Tom has taught weaving for over 30 years—from the most begin-iest of beginners to weavers who thrive on complex, multi-harness projects.

Our Newest Workshop Will Have You Seeing Double—with Doubleweave

Doubleweave allows you to weave two layers of cloth at the same time. This means winding a double warp, double threading your loom, and weaving with two different sheds, one on top of the other.

Why We Love Tom Knisely

Tom Knisely isn’t just a good teacher—he is spectacular. I am so grateful he is a part of our community and an ambassador for all things weaving.

Baltic Heart Bands

Download this pattern for these inkle-woven bands with pretty little hearts all over them.