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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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Stop struggling with color, start glowing, and weave (and sew) a summery top and day bag, all in the Summer 2026 issue.
Tips for applying value and contrast, whether you’re drawn to traditional Scandinavian colors or to a more contemporary palette.
Your crafting life can really benefit by reimagining resolutions as things you want to do.
Many weavers feel color-challenged. Read how Sherrie Miller tackles her own insecurities when it comes to weaving and color theory.
Many colors that we consider to be pure actually contain bits of other colors. Those bits can dull your color mixes. In her article, Deborah explains why.
One way to design with multiple colors is to start with a neutral base and add colors to it but it helps to have a plan.
Through study and sampling Tien Chiu learned two simple rules that will help you in your own color choices.
I found Tracy Kaestner’s approach to designing her Silk Blouse in a Wash of Color intriguing, and the resulting blouse spectacular. Using a colorful picture of a Guatemalan cemetery, she chose colors that emulated its colorful yet ethereal feeling and u
There is a whole other world of color theory I wish more people would talk about, and that is color preference. I believe there must be interesting cultural differences in our color preferences depending on who we are, what we do, the language we speak, a
Deb Essen will teach you the art of choosing colors for weaving design, so you always end up with success. Start here with some basic color theory!
Have you ever wondered why two yarns that looks great next to each other on the shelf combine to create a muddy mess? In her latest article, Deb Essen explains how to learn from her mistake and (not) choose colors.
Not sampling before starting a weaving project is a mistake that I will probably repeat many more times in my weaving career.
Looking for direction as to which Handwoven issues you might want to revisit? Start with Linda Ligon's top three.