weaving


Why Stash Reduction is a Mystical Concept

Stash reduction is a great idea but difficult to do.

Why Blocks Matter

I have found the most helpful way to do this with weaving is to divide everything you can do on a shaft loom into three categories: plain weave, twill, and block weaves.

Nothing New in Weaving? Not True!

Weavers continue to ask What If? They always will and weaving will continue to evolve.

Weaving in Heavenly Peace

Adjust your holiday weaving plans - you'll enjoy the season more.

Living With Looms

Tom Knisely loves looms so much he wanted to share their care in a video.

Satin Dreams

Satin is the backbone of Jacquard weaving because the high warp-dominant vs weft-dominant contrast creates wonderful patterning possibilities.

Don't Judge Your Cloth Too Soon

Many weavers are their own worst critic and sometimes it takes time to truly appreciate what you what woven.

One Thread at a Time

The March/April 2012 issue is full of beautiful weaving using plant fibers.