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Ask Madelyn: Pros and Cons of Rigid Heddle vs Shaft Looms

I have a rigid heddle, but I've seen many other kinds of looms. What are differences between those looms and mine, besides size? What are the pros and cons?

Weaving Well With Madelyn van der Hoogt

For this reason, when I am weaving, I strive to weave well and this is the underlying philosophy of Madelyn van der Hoogt’s Weaving Well DVD.

Ask Madelyn: Testing for Colorfastness

Is there a way to test yarn for color fastness?

Siblings in Fiber: 11 Sisters and Brothers in My Fiber Family

Today is Sisters Day which made me start thinking about who I consider my fiber family.

Handwoven September/October 2017

Check out Handwoven September/October 2017 to see wonderful ways of using weaving tools.

Ask Madelyn: Advancing the Temple

In a recent Ask Madelyn, you talked about temples. Did you really mean to say that you advance the temple every three quarters of an inch?

Ask Madelyn: When to Use a Temple

When is a temple the most useful? Is it necessary?

Ask Madelyn: Temple Instructions

When and how do you insert a temple? They don't come with instructions!

Ask Madelyn: How to Use a Temple

I know you recommend using a temple (stretcher) when you weave. I have had terrible luck doing that.

Beautiful Handwoven Blankets: Free Projects to Make Woven Throws for All Seasons

You'll love weaving the handwoven throws and blanket patterns in this exclusive free eBook from Handwoven.