weaving


Choosing and Using Shuttles: Rug and Ski Shuttles Revisited

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

Long Thread Podcast: Lilly Marsh, Custom Weaver

Season 9, Episode 5: Weaving together the threads of her regional fiber network, Lilly Marsh keeps consumers—and shepherds—warm with the cloth she creates.

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From Dress Fragment to Tablecloth to Towel

An old draft combined with years of weaving experience leads to a fresh new look.

Winding a Warp Shouldn’t Hurt

Important tips for positioning your warping board and treating your body well as you start your next project.

Ask Madelyn: Ideas for Quick Dish Towels

What yarns and structures make for towels that are thirsty—and speedy to weave?

A Love for Potholders Built a Connection to the World

When words deserted Gene Morris, creative weaving gave him a sense of purpose

Choosing and Using Shuttles: Stick Shuttles, Flat Shuttles, and Rag Shuttles

Using the right shuttle will make your weaving go smoother. In this first entry in our shuttle series, Liz Moncrief covers 4 of the simplest shuttles available.

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Fluttery Lace Curtain

Weave a gauzy linen window covering that ripples in the breeze

Call for Submissions: Handwoven Spring 2025—Easy Breezy

This issue focuses on creating textiles that welcome springtime with a range of lacy, open, and transparent weaves.

Long Thread Podcast Spotlight Episode: Yarn Barn of Kansas

At conferences, in your mailbox, or in their small-town storefront, Susan and Jim Bateman operate your local yarn store for weaving, spinning, knitting, and crochet.