Weaving with the reverse side up by accident? The solution is in your loom type—and your tie-up.
Book Club Podcast: What lesser-known treasures do Yarn Barn fiber artists love to share? Susan and Melissa share some of their favorites in weaving, spinning, and knitting. Liz Gipson drops by to talk about one of her books that Susan and Melissa adore.
AATwill tape, braids, and even fancy rickrack step up in this video tip from Spice Up Your Selvedges.
Four new books with ideas to inspire handweavers.
Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed by all the information that sits above a threading.
Transform warp threads into a decorative feature with this finishing technique.
Hemstitching creates a neat, secure edge that helps prevent your weaving from unraveling.
Once you’ve mastered the basic hemstitch, try these decorative variations for an elegant edge.
Start with a walk in the woods, add a handful of thrums, and you’ll have a project to fill a lazy afternoon.
What do those words mean when it comes to heddles—and to sett?
A new online museum directory makes it easy to browse from afar.
Learn tactics for handling scalloped edges in this video tip from Spice Up Your Selvedges.
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SUBIf that’s not your color, explore your stash—and then follow the Rule of Three as you warp your version.
Don’t stop weaving when you start traveling!
A friend recently acquired a multi-shaft loom, and our discussions led me to a list of recommended resources for someone getting started.
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Launch on a color quest this summer—and weave projects that fill you with joy.
Inside Summer 2026
SUBWeave a vibrant throw that keeps the chill off, no matter the season.
SUBWeave a classic piece with a twist—using just two shafts.
Stop struggling with color, start glowing, and weave (and sew) a summery top and day bag, all in the Summer 2026 issue.
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Ready to make warping less of a chore and more of a joy? From back-to-front basics to clever tips for taming threads, our best practices guide will help you start every project on the right foot—or beam. Whether you’re a new weaver or just looking to refine your process, this page is your warp-side companion!
Plus how to make a porrey cross—and why you need one.
Plus two tips for quickly and easily counting all those ends.
Careful attention at this stage will pay off with fewer errors, fewer tangles, and fewer broken ends as you weave.
Consistent warp tension is no mystery—just follow these steps as you wind on.
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Handwoven helps weavers build skills and make beautiful cloth with expert-tested projects, patterns, loom techniques, and inspiration for rigid-heddle and shaft weaving.
