A short history of the ancient craft and how it informed the
creation of everything from cloth to computers. By Liz Gipson
A small, green weaving business thrives. By Victoria Everman
The anatomy of a loom, and how it works. By Jane Patrick
A weaver gives away his blankets, but with strings attached.
By Tina Barseghian
Travis Meinolf’s cardstock loom makes weaving
accessible for anyone, anywhere.
Weave your own fabric from yarn, then make it into a cool vest. By Joan Sheridan Hoover and Becca Olsen
Laura MacCary makes weaving interactive. By Syne Mitchell
Build your own lap loom and warp it, too. By Kristin Roach
62: The Glass Weavers Two artists create groundbreaking sculptures. By Arwen O’Reilly Griffith
64: Fringy Loom-Woven Pillow Use a rigid heddle loom to weave a colorful cushion. By Jane Patrick
70: Weaving: Where to Begin A list of all the necessary resources. Compiled by Liz Gipson and Natalie Zee Drieu
32: Spynning Stories A new invention records sounds and images onto knitted objects. By Anna Dilemna
34: Where Art and Craft Collide Contemporary artists use traditional crafting techniques to make their case. By Annie Buckley
Explore the hotspots in this crafty town. By Diane Gilleland
100: Google Map Your Town Make an easy-to-read map of your favorite crafty spots. By Diane Gilleland
Interpreting the word craft amidst all the labels. By Tina Barseghian
Stash: A confession of a fabric addict. By Susie Bright
22: Linkages H&M brings Marimekko into the fold. By Ulla-Maaria Engeström
Dry your favorite flowers in the microwave in minutes. By Cathy Callahan
148: Recycle It: Bottle Caps Make magnets, jewelry, and sculptures with these under-appreciated nuggets. By Susan Brackney
Build a jewelry chest, taking your cue from George Nelson. By Grace Bonney
Peggy Campbell’s woven rugs give old sweaters a new purpose. By Wendy Tremayne
A baby rocker benefits from a thoroughly modern re-cover. By Arwen O’Reilly Griffith
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