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4-Shaft Twills on a Rigid-Heddle Loom

Learning about how twills can be woven on a rigid-heddle loom has given me a deeper understanding of twills in general.

Make Sock Yarn Sing with the Serendipity Scarf

Got some sock yarn that wants to be a scarf? Download this free pattern by Joan Sheridan for 2-shaft or rigid-heddle looms.

Ask Madelyn: Which Loom is for You?

How do I find out what loom I should get?

Long Thread Podcast: Anita Luvera Mayer (classic)

Season 7, Episode 7: Cover yourself in cloth—and clothing—that makes you proud.

Long Thread Podcast: Amy D. McKnight

Season 3, Episode 2: Love the loom you have, says motivational, inspirational weaver Amy D. McKnight.

Bags of the Month: A Forgotten Treasure!

Coming upon something great that you didn‘t expect is always fun. I was surprised at what I found on our website one day!

Dyeing with Oxalis

I have heard that oxalis (sour grass) dyes yarn an intense yelllow-green color, so I decided to give it a try.

A Thoroughly Mid-Century Modern Handwoven

If you like mid-century modern design, then you’ll absolutely love the March/April 2021 issue of Handwoven.

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Marine Silk Scarf

Inspired by the SeaCell yarn she was sampling, Liz designed a simple, flowing scarf to explore the yarn's possibilities.

Weaving on the Weekends

Taking a project from design through sampling and then completion is slower when you weave only on the weekends.