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Ask Madelyn: Tabby and Temple for Weaving Overshot

If the instructions say to "use tabby," is this weaving overshot that's reversible? Should I use warp or weft yarns for the tabby to make it stand out?

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?

Ask Madelyn: What Does "Weaving to Square" Mean?

A weaving friend of mine just came back from a workshop where she said the hardest part was weaving to square. What is that, and why is it important?

Ask Madelyn: Testing for Colorfastness

Is there a way to test yarn for color fastness?

Weaving in Time for Yourself

If you haven’t heard this buzz term yet, self care refers to the little things you might do that are purely for yourself and not a daily necessity: bubble baths, hiking, and, of course, weaving are all examples of possible self care.

Handwoven September/October 2017

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

The Unbroken Thread

In her Traditions article for the May/June 2017 issue, Elisabeth Hill muses on the metaphor of the unrbroken thread and how, through our art and our craft, we are all connected as weavers around the world and throughout time.

Surprise! A Weaving Studio in Dixon NM

After taking a wrong turn while searching for a brewery just outside of Taos, we found ourselves driving through Dixon, New Mexico and driving past Metier Weaving and Gallery.

Ask Madelyn: Unsure of How to Use a Temple

The temple will keep the warp threads parallel to each other so that the reed doesn’t rub on them.

Ask Madelyn: Using a Temple

I have read in various places that you recommend using a temple (stretcher) as a means of getting good selvedges.