Quick and Painless Warpwise Gradients

Alternating thread gradients are subtle and gorgeous but winding the one and two end stripes that create the gradual shift from one color to another is DAUNTING. Fortunately, there’s a much easier way to accomplish the goal! Suppose you have this gradient that shifts from white to black via light and dark grey by alternating […]

Why use a gradient?

Gradients are beautiful, but they are also a versatile design tool that elevates your weaving.

Weaving while traveling

Even if weaving takes you away from your bigger looms, you can still bring some of your projects with you.

Learning without fear

Tien Weaving Color Blog

It’s not the hours we put in, it’s the way we take on new challenges. Learn to harness your fear so you can indulge your curiosity.

Challenge Shawl

Gwen Peterson shares her process as she perseveres through a challenging project using lessons she learned in the Handweaving Academy.

Detangling your weaving yarn stash

Buying new yarn is fun, but weaving it up can seem like work. Read about how we will be tackling our stashes this spring in the Handweaving Academy!

Stripes + Drafts = Magic!

Want to know how to pick colors to make your draft pattern show?
The secret is the contrast in darkness (also known as value contrast) between the warp and the weft.

From Gamp to Scarf

Today we have a guest blogger, Handweaving Academy member Miriam Lebby, telling the story of how she designed and created her beautiful scarf. Read on to find out how one Academy member is using what she learned!