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ArticleThe Next Step is Wet-finishing without Worry!Laura Fry will give you the confidence you need to wet-finish without worry.
ArticleFor All Access membersSelvedge Series, Part 3: Add Commercial or Handmade Trims + Free VideoTwill tape, braids, and even fancy rickrack step up in this video tip from Spice Up Your Selvedges.

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ArticleFor All Access membersHarness the Power of Differential ShrinkageA skill guide about how to use the varying shrinking properties of different fibers to your advantage.

ArticleHow to Twist FringeTransform warp threads into a decorative feature with this finishing technique.

ArticleFor All Access membersFancy Hemstitching Adds Pizzazz to Your HandwovensBeautiful textiles deserve beautiful finishes, and hemstitching might be just the final touch that you are looking for.

ArticleTips From the Fringe—and the Hemmed EdgeMany weavers stumble when it comes to the final steps in their projects.

ArticleWhy Not Give Knotting Stitch a Try?Consider this alternative technique when traditional hemstitching is giving you trouble.

ArticleWet-Finishing 101: What’s the Deal with Soaps and Detergents?You’ll get the best outcome for your precious handwovens when you choose the right one.

ArticleQuick Tip: Don’t Forget About Take-upHere’s an easy rule of thumb for making fringe that’s the length you intend.

ArticleFor All Access membersSelvedge Series, Part 2: Two Places to Consider Crochet + Free VideoLearn where it might be a better choice than fringe or hems in this video tip from Spice Up Your Selvedges.

ArticleLoom Maintenance and a Pledge of PatienceThe feedback I’ve received from viewers of my video The Loom Owner's Companion has been unbelievable and very positive.

ArticleLadder and Trellis HemstitchingOnce you’ve mastered the basic hemstitch, try these decorative variations for an elegant edge.

ArticleSimple HemstitchingHemstitching creates a neat, secure edge that helps prevent your weaving from unraveling.

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