weaving


Hemp: America’s Crop

Our next issue of Handwoven, the January/February 2021, features two projects woven with hemp. Read how hemp has fallen in and out of favor over the ages.

Lily Hope: Tlingit Weaver of Chilkat and Ravenstail

Lily Hope is one of the few remaining traditional Chilkat weavers. Read about the traditions she follows, and the techniques she uses to weave beautiful dancing blankets.

Ask Madelyn: Using a Sectional Beam without Warping Sectionally

You can warp a sectional beam without warping sectionally. Madelyn describes her method.

Reader’s Gallery—Scarves and Wraps with a Message

I sit in the lucky position of seeing the many beautiful scarves and shawls submitted to our Reader’s Gallery. Here are just a few.

A Weaver’s Journal of Endangered Wildflowers

Carol Irving took a friend's weaving challenge and ran with it. The end result was a series of tapestries based on Michigan's endangered wildflowers.

Wrapping up 2020 with a Gallery and Giveaway!

No doubt about it—2020 has had its bumps. Let’s wrap it up on a high note. Send us pictures of your scarves and shawls that send a message!

Making Connections through a Weaving Exchange

Because of the foresight and hard work of Penny Morgan, 56 weavers were able to connect this summer through a mail-in towel exchange.

Choosing and Using Shuttles: Rug and Ski

In this second entry in our shuttle series, Liz Moncrief covers her favorite types of weaving shuttles, rug and ski.

Handwoven November/December 2020: Weaver’s Choice

Weaver’s choice refers to the times a weaver gets to choose between or among options as they work on a project.

Use Your Thrums and Weftovers: Dryer Balls

Most weavers hate to throw away their thrums. Here is Kim Canon’s solution for wool thrums: Make dryer balls.