Hemp is a truly amazing plant. It grows fast, requires very little water and is easily grown without pesticides. Different parts of the plant can be used…
If memory serves me correctly, I think I’ve written here a time or two about my love for twill. My first ever real weaving project was a…
Happy ruby anniversary to Handwoven! That’s right, Handwoven turns 40 this year. We’re planning a special September/October 2019 issue full of items inspired by Handwoven, but I…
After having a baby, I developed strong opinions about baby blankets. They should be beautiful, yes, but they should also be durable and washable. Baby blankets need…
When I first began work on the January/February 2019 issue of Handwoven on yarn blends, I couldn’t help but think about the vegetable lamb of Tartary. I…
Messy selvedges are the bane of many a weaver, new and experienced alike. For some of us, our selvedges are covered in little—and, perhaps, not so little—loops.…
A class is only as good as its teacher. For better or worse, this is a universal truth. I’ve taken classes that sounded, on paper, absolutely fascinating…
I recently moved into an adobe farmhouse built in 1930. Now that we’re finally unpacked, I’ve been working on decking my house out with antique furniture and…
Anytime I learn about a new—or, at least, new-to-me—discovery of ancient fabric, I get excited. Because fabric deteriorates so easily, it doesn’t stand the test of time…
You might not realize it, but the Shakers of old gave us a lot to be thankful for. Do you own a flat-bottomed broom? Those were first…