Textile History

Add an Extra Something to Your Weaving with Inlay

Enhance simple handwoven cloth with spots of color or texture—or even images.

Rag Weaving? Don’t Stop at Rugs!

Learn from a centuries-old Japanese technique that weaves rags into textiles to wear.

Christina Garton

Long Thread Podcast: Tom Knisely, Generational Weaver

Season 12, Episode 2: Since taking home his first antique spinning wheel at age 14, Tom Knisely’s fascination with how cloth is made has led to a lifelong love of weaving—and a passion for passing his knowledge to others.

Anne Merrow