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Forget Sweater Weather—It’s Scarf Season!
For some reason, as soon as the weather starts to get cold, I see people all over the internet rejoicing about sweater weather.
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Spinning Wheels Old and New
First of all, I apologize for bursting any romantic ideas about spinning wheels, but they are simply a means of twisting fiber into a usable thread.
Upcycle Sweaters Into Yarn
Have you ever wanted to upcycle a thrift store sweater but didn’t know how to start? Pam James explains how to ravel a sweater so you can use the yarn to weave, knit, or anything else you so desire.
A Weaver’s Guide to Effective Procrastination
In her article from the September/October 1995 issue of Handwoven, Linda muses on procrastination and how she makes it work for her.
Adventures in Weaving: Warp Chicken
Knitters use the expression yarn chicken when don't know if they have enough yarn to complete a project. I adapted the phrase warp chicken for weavers.
10 Insurance Tips for Crafters
Recent natural disasters have some of us in the office wondering what we’d do if it were us. Here are 10 insurance tips for crafters - take stock now!
Weaving Is the Best Craft! Here Are My Top 10 Reasons Why!
In honor of National Craft Month, I feel compelled to help the non-weaving world understand why weaving is the best craft. Here are my top ten reasons:
Texturize Your Weaving
Here is Dianne telling about her journey to discover how to weave crimp cloth.
Ask Madelyn: More on Fulling with Front Loaders
Several readers weigh in with their own experiences with fulling in front-loading washing machines.