weaving


Two Shuttles, More to Love

The November/December 2015 issue of Handwoven was dedicated to two shuttle weaves. Some of our favorites to be sure!

Notes From the Fell: Tying a New Warp to an Existing One

Tying a new warp on to an existing warp can be a time saver. Here is Tom's experience.

Choosing and Using Shuttles: Double-Bobbin Boat Shuttles and End-Feed Shuttles

Learn about two shuttles that are sometimes considered more advanced, as they require finesse on the part of the weaver. You might just want to learn how to use them!

Homage to the Simple Stripe

From a white wedding dress to "blue-collar" clothing, cloth tends to reflect our cultural beliefs and values. Here's weaver and Handwoven contributor Liz Moncrief to tell you about the spotted history of stripes.

B-Side Magic

Surprises...good surprises are one of the joys of weaving. Often those surprises were there all along, but hidden from view!

Slitrya

Slitrya rugs and blankets have recently seen a surge in popularity. Read about their long history and how they have changed over the years.

Use Your Thrums and Weftovers: Stitching

Sara started experimenting with sewing scraps of handwoven fabrics together with her thrums with the idea of one day making a large blanket.

Call for Submissions: Handwoven November/December 2021—Reflecting on Deflecting

Weaving deflection uses the wriggly quality of untensioned threads to its advantage.

Reader's Gallery - Color Glorious Color!

Looking to end 2020 on the upswing, I decided to choose this group of scarves and shawls based on joyful colors!

Too Precious To Use: 6 Tips To Control Your Stash

Here are 6 tips I’ve developed to control my stash rather than letting it control me: