Ask Madelyn: How to Rethread Mid-Warp
How do you rethread a warp that is already on your loom? Part of the answer is preserving the cross.
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How do you rethread a warp that is already on your loom? Part of the answer is preserving the cross.
Turn the overshot draft so a section of the overshot pattern became two supplemental warp stripes running the length of the scarf.
There are two factors that contribute to choosing the optimum methods of wet finishing handwoven textiles. Madelyn explains the details.
I enjoy reading about weaving even when I’m not around a loom, and that's one of the reasons I like having Handwoven available in digital form.
My new counterbalance loom was 60" wide—wonderful for weaving rugs and blankets but also great for towels and scarves.
If you are interested in a very natural way to add a new dimension to your fiber art and serenity to the fabrics in your life, check out Beth’s videos on arashi and itajime shibori techniques and indigo dyeing.
If you want to find handwoven projects for the home, the September/October 2015 issue of Handwoven can be your guide and inspiration. In addition to table linens and towels, you'll find upholstery, blankets, pillows, and rugs, and advice from other weaver
At this point, all my friends and immediate family have learned to never say, “Oh, that towel is just too pretty to use,” because they have the lecture on why handwoven towels are superior to all other towels memorized.
Check out these 4-shaft overshot towels by Pattie Graver.
A Weaving Today member created this scarf based on another pattern, creating cute little rainbows of hearts! Create your own handwoven scarf just like it!
Christina shares her insights on the importance of handwoven table runners in a historical and cultural context. Get inspired for your next runner project!
Madelyn explains how to use Texsolv cord to create treadle ties for a weaver who is tired of her treadle chains snapping mid-weave.