Are the terms plaid and tartan just different names for the same thing? Well, it's complicated!
I’ve heard it said that the front door of a house can tell you a lot about the actual house. I believe the same can be said about fringe and the finishing of a weaving project.
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It's frustrating to love an 8-shaft pattern when you only have a 4-shaft loom. In this article from March/April 2018, Madelyn describes how to reduce 8-shaft twill drafts to 4-shafts. We tried her methods on some recent drafts, check out our results!
Download this free booklet that includes three 4-shaft blanket and throw patterns: a lush alpaca blend blanket, a twill gamp that doubles as a throw and twill study, and a set of coordinating pillows and blanket.
Seasonal weaving can mean motifs, but it can also mean color palette as shown in these autumnal and Halloween projects.
Madelyn explains how to use a temple with doubleweave.
Download this free pattern from Patricia Springer to create a beautiful bag in woven shibori.
Cutting and sewing handwoven fabric is similar to but not exactly like doing the same with commercial fabrics. Here are some tips from our designers.
A simple twill can look more interesting and complex when stripes of color in the warp don’t line up perfectly with the twill.
The striking tapestry winding around the back walls of the marketplace at Convergence is the result of Brecia Kralovic-Logan’s vision and hardwork. Here she talks about her project.