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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