The buggy blanket mystery: An overshot detective story
Follow the process Janet uses to deduce which Overshot pattern is used in an antique buggy blanket from the 1800’s.
The magic of light and dark: using value in weaving design
Explore how value adds emotional depth to our drafts and handwoven design.
The 6-step design process that passionate weavers should know
Stuck in a design rutt? Learn this systematic approach to designing handwoven projects that takes the guesswork out of the process. This approach breaks design down into six steps that help you move from inspiration to finished design.
Start asking “what if” to design unique weaving projects
Learn all about the power of “what if” and the origins of the Handweaving Academy.
Understanding twill and color gamps: the ultimate design tool
Spend less time guessing and more time weaving confidently with color and twill gamps.
Designing Handwoven Gifts That People Will Love
Ways to make a handwoven gift reflect the personality and uniqueness of the person who receives it.
The Secret Language of Saturation: Making Your Weaving Pop (or Whisper)
Learn to consciously use color saturation to create mood and drama in your handwoven pieces.
How to sit at the loom while weaving
How you sit at your loom can have substantial impacts on your health and comfort. Learn some basic to tips to keep you weaving comfortably for longer.
Handweaving Academy: learning, community, and inspiration beyond the loom
Weaving requires work on and off the loom. Learn how the Academy can improve your weaving even if you have no time weaving.
Get the most out the Academy with our new drafting tools
Learn about new drafting tools offered in the Handweaving Academy and Handweaging . net