weaving


A Dazzle of Zebras

Looking for a fun, quick pin loom project? Try this cute stuffed zebra, made of striped squares and rectangles sewn together. Weave up a whole dazzle!

Warping Back to Front

Warping a loom back to front has its advantages! Lease sticks and a raddle keep your warps in order, and you start out securely attached to the back beam.

Warping Front to Back

Learn the art of warping a loom front to back! Front to back warping gives you some flexibility in winding your warp and doesn't require a raddle.

Ask Madelyn: Warping Method Pros and Cons

Wondering what method of warping a loom you ought to use? Madelyn lays out the factors you should consider when deciding how to warp.

How Weaving Took Us to the Moon

Learn about core rope memory and how it's a part of both weaving history and scientific history. Without weavers, we couldn't have gotten to the moon!

Finding Your Summer Weaving Inspiration

Christina shares her inspiration for weaving this summer: textiles of India. This summer, let your weaving projects be inspired with color and texture too!

Handwoven Runners and Sacred Spaces

Christina shares her insights on the importance of handwoven table runners in a historical and cultural context. Get inspired for your next runner project!

Understanding Basic Weave Structures

Understanding weave structures allows you to weave many variations on a single warp, and mix threadings and treadlings within and outside of a structure.

Ask Madelyn: Resolving Ruffling Edges

Are there any weaving techniques I can use to keep my edges from ruffling when I do a plain weave border on my lace handwovens?

Ask Madelyn: Floating Selvedges Made Easy

Is using a floating selvedge "cheating" for a weaver? Madelyn van der Hoogt weighs in and explains how to navigate floating selvedges easily.