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Selvedge Series, Part 3: Add Commercial or Handmade Trims + Free Video

Twill tape, braids, and even fancy rickrack step up in this video tip from Spice Up Your Selvedges.

Rag Weaving? Don’t Stop at Rugs!

Learn from a centuries-old Japanese technique that weaves rags into textiles to wear.

Video Tip: How to Prep Fabric for Rug-Weaving

Tom Knisely shows you exactly how to cut and rip rags and load shuttles—so you can get to the weaving sooner.

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Favorite Finishes for Weft-Faced Rugs

From braids, to loops, to Philippine edges, here are seven options worth considering—with instructions to try them all.

Long Thread Podcast: Tom Knisely, Generational Weaver

Season 12, Episode 2: Since taking home his first antique spinning wheel at age 14, Tom Knisely’s fascination with how cloth is made has led to a lifelong love of weaving—and a passion for passing his knowledge to others.

Madelyn Asks: What Do You Do With Loom Waste?

From felting to spinning to weaving (of course!)—a look at how readers use their scraps and thrums

Glimpses of Traditional Weaving in Nepal

Weavers in a small village hold on to their endangered skills.

Free: A Little Gem of a Project Just for You

Welcome the new year with this cheerful set of coasters.

Video Tip: What are Damascus Edges, and How Are They Made?

Tom Knisely lays it all out, and shows how to finish a rug two ways.

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Mix It Up Mug Rugs

Use all your random bits of yarn to create custom colors.