
Ladder and Trellis Hemstitching
Once you’ve mastered the basic hemstitch, try these decorative variations for an elegant edge.
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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.

Learn tactics for handling scalloped edges in this video tip from Spice Up Your Selvedges.

How should I set them up? Do they need weighting?

Learn how to weave your own unique projects in the structures of your choice.

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

Tips for achieving the right number of picks per inch in your projects.

Here’s an easy rule of thumb for making fringe that’s the length you intend.

All you need is a small rigid heddle, a simple backstrap setup, a few yards of yarn—and this video course.

Learn to make trims rooted in history—or explore new materials and ideas.

Don't get tripped up on this weft-faced structure—use these resources and tips to help you explore and expand your skills.

Tips for applying value and contrast, whether you’re drawn to traditional Scandinavian colors or to a more contemporary palette.

Treadle your way to your own personal twill patterning.