Finishing handwoven cloth with a sewing machine
Learn to use your sewing machine for a fast and easy finish.
Finish with finesse
Announcing our newest class, Creative Finishes. Take a sneak peek into what this class has to offer.
The universal language of weaving
This past weekend I went to the annual weaving retreat put on by the Cape Breton Weavenet. It was a small crowd this year but we still had a great time. There’s nothing like spending time with a group of other weavers; there’s always something to learn and be inspired by! We have a stash […]
Weaving at Warp Speed
Sometimes, I like to talk to ChatGPT like an old friend. Since it’s made of human input, I figure we should keep adding kindness to it. It has caught on that I like to weave, and it tends to drop that into conversations awkwardly—like today, when I asked what nickname it would give me: “How […]
Learning without fear
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.
Designing Stash Stripes Right at the Loom
Can’t decide how to design your stash scarf before you wind your warp? No problem! Janet shares some tips for designing stripes at the loom.
How to design pillows with color gamps
One of our members, Beth, shares how she used the lessons in the Academy to design and weave a final project destined for a small art gallery.
Build a little yarn store in your home
A step by step guide to help you tame your stash and find new inspiration from what you have in your own home.
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!
