Volume 08
Special Section
40: Weaving Through The Ages

A short history of the ancient craft and how it informed the

creation of everything from cloth to computers. By Liz Gipson

43: From Lambs to Linens

A small, green weaving business thrives. By Victoria Everman

44: The Basics of Weaving

The anatomy of a loom, and how it works. By Jane Patrick

46: Blanket Offer

A weaver gives away his blankets, but with strings attached.

By Tina Barseghian

48: Pocket Power

Travis Meinolf’s cardstock loom makes weaving

accessible for anyone, anywhere.

52: Viva la Vest!

Weave your own fabric from yarn, then make it into a cool vest. By Joan Sheridan Hoover and Becca Olsen

56: Completing the Circuit

Laura MacCary makes weaving interactive. By Syne Mitchell

58: Weaving on the Go

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

Features

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

98: Travel Crafty: Portland

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

132: CRAFT: Collection
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Columns
10: Welcome

Interpreting the word craft amidst all the labels. By Tina Barseghian

14: Susie’s Home Ec

Stash: A confession of a fabric addict. By Susie Bright

22: Linkages H&M brings Marimekko into the fold. By Ulla-Maaria Engeström

143: Old School

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

150: DIY Design

Build a jewelry chest, taking your cue from George Nelson. By Grace Bonney

152: Re: Fitted

Peggy Campbell’s woven rugs give old sweaters a new purpose. By Wendy Tremayne

160: Makeover

A baby rocker benefits from a thoroughly modern re-cover. By Arwen O’Reilly Griffith

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