weaving


Long Thread Podcast: Tom Knisely, Generational Weaver

Season 12, Episode 2: Since taking home his first antique spinning wheel at age 14, Tom Knisely’s fascination with how cloth is made has led to a lifelong love of weaving—and a passion for passing his knowledge to others.

A Glimpse at Eri Silk and How It’s Made

Although it’s called “wild silk,” eri has been cultivated in Assam longer than anyone can remember.

Working Out a Weaving Obsession

Designing and weaving the same structure multiple times may be the best way to fully understand it.

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Inspired by an Ad—and Now Woven in Richer Colors

Take a fresh look at Eileen Lee’s Mosaic Tiles Scarf design

Rigid-Heddle Weaving Is Real Weaving

A bit of experience was all it took to change my mind about these so-called “little looms.”

Meet the Sweet Linen and Lace Towels—and Then Learn More About Lace

Towels that make drying dishes a pleasure, plus an eBook and a newly updated video course.

Madelyn Asks: What Do You Do With Loom Waste?

From felting to spinning to weaving (of course!)—a look at how readers use their scraps and thrums

Call for Submissions: Spring 2026—Butterflies and Beautiful Bugs

This issue focuses on colors, patterns, and shimmering effects drawn from tiny creatures in the natural world.

What is Bead Leno, Anyway?

Despite the name, it’s not a way to add beads to your weaving—it’s a technique to create lacy fabric.