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Memories of an Overshot Scarf

Weaving the original Ancient Rose overshot scarf was my way of reclaiming who I was as a person and a weaver.

Diamonds and Bars Twill Rug

For her Diamonds and Bars Twill Rug in the March/April 2019 issue of Handwoven, Patricia Crane took a saddle blanket designed and woven by Clotilde Barrett and turned it into a rug that can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone.

North American Handweaving: Musings on the Past

Rabbit Goody has spent her career weaving historically accurate textiles. Here are her musings on the history of American handweaving.

All About the Teasel Hand

One of the lesser-known contributions of the natural world is the teasel, or, more specifically, the teasel seed pod from the aptly named fuller’s teasel. These spiny seed pods may look uninviting, but they used to served an important purpose.

Ask Madelyn: Winding Bobbins

I read in Allen Fannin's book about how best to wind a bobbin. I started winding bobbins that way and my selvages are better.

The Downside of Having Looms in Two Places

It isn’t that easy to have looms in two places unless you are willing to create two weaving studios.

Tips for Overshot Weaving Success from Pattie Graver

Nervous about giving overshot weaving a try? Here are five tips from designer Pattie Graver to ensure great overshot results!

Weaving Resolutions

Happy New Year, fellow weavers! I don’t know about you, but I like to take the first week of any new year to think about what I’d like to accomplish in the coming months.

Loom Theory: Rigid-Heddle Scarf Collection-The Antidote to Casual Weaving

Just about anyone is capable of winding a warp and weaving a scarf on a rigid-heddle loom, but weaving a wonderful scarf takes thought, planning, and sometimes a fair amount of patience. This is why I love Loom Theory: Rigid-Heddle Scarf Collection.

Ask Madelyn: Setts with Deflected Doubleweave

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?