Weaving resources

We are excited to welcome long-time member Barb Thoreson to the Handweaving Academy team! Barb will be helping the Academy site run smoothly and assist with daily tasks behind the scenes. Members will know Barb for her persistence, attention to detail, and impeccable sewing skills. Barb was gracious enough to answer some questions about herself so we can learn more about her and her journey as a weaver. Welcome Barb...

Samples are a great idea but … A single sample is the weaving equivalent of a scientific experiment: the goal is to learn what happens, and learning that something doesn’t work is just as useful as finding out that it does. It’s much better to learn that in advance, on a small scale, before committing time, energy and yarn to a larger project and risking major disappointment. For example, suppose...

Telescoping cuts a twill threading into bands and merges them onto fewer shafts, so a draft that needs more shafts than you have can be woven on the loom you actually own.

I’m headed for a weaving conference this weekend. Which undoubtedly shocks my friends, because as an introvert, I’d typically rather be home than anywhere else – especially large gatherings. So why am I going to a three-day nonstop party with hundreds of fellow weavers? No, it’s not the disco ball, the pounding music, or the drug-fueled raves. (Whew.) The truth is, I love going to weaving conferences. Even when the...

Have you ever said something like that to yourself? If so, you’re not alone. Many weavers tell themselves a similar story - and it can be crippling.

We interviewed Tina Glassenbury, an HA member who was recently featured on Handwoven Magazine's Spring 2026 cover.

Throw your shuttle with minimum motion for efficient weaving.

Follow the process Janet uses to deduce which Overshot pattern is used in an antique buggy blanket from the 1800’s.

Explore how value adds emotional depth to our drafts and handwoven design.