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I’d like to do something a bit different in this space and use it for a public service announcement: Do not neglect your monthly breast self-checks and yearly mammograms. I know they are awkward, even uncomfortable, but they are important. About 13 percent of women in the United States today will get breast cancer, and the sooner it’s found and treated, the better. Being female and over the age of 45 are the two biggest risk factors for breast cancer. It’s just a wild guess, but I would say the bulk of Handwoven’s readership fits in that demographic, and if you don’t exactly fit that description, I’m fairly certain you know and love someone who does. In March 2021, my annual mammogram found an abnormality, a change that might have been…

MARCH/APRIL 2023 Architectural Details Many weavers see pattern everywhere. Without trying, they notice brickwork, windows in skyscrapers, shadows of columns, and cornice details. This issue will include weaving that mimics the physical structures around us. MAY/JUNE 2023 Color-and-Weave Let’s have some fun with color-and-weave! For this issue, we will focus on the many types of color-and-weave fabrics, whether they are two-block log cabin, multiple-block shadow weave, or classic repeating patterns such as houndstooth twill. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023 The “Escences” of Weaving Opalescence, iridescence, and luminescence can make a fabric sing with color and light. We will focus on techniques for creating one or more of these and similar effects, whether with structure, color placement, yarn choice, or a combination of all three.…

Praise for September/October I did so enjoy the recent issue of Handwoven (September/October 2022) containing lots of neat projects and items to make with our handwoven cloth. I particularly enjoyed the article by Jane Sheetz and her story behind the MacKay tartan; I was so happy she was able to finish her project. I thought I might offer my suggestion for her leftover tartan cloth. My sons and grandsons, of which there are seven who live across Canada and in Scotland, were recipients of cushions for Christmas last year, covered with my own handwoven MacKay tartan—a lasting gift. Jane might want to consider such a project for her 4 yards of extra tartan. —Ellie Adams, via email More Sewing, Please! I have been weaving about 10 years and have tried my hand at sewing…

Tassel Makers Add a bit of extra fluff—and fun—to your next project with tassel-making tools from Katrinkles. The tassel makers come in six sizes, and all are shaped like fiber animals. The three smaller sizes (bunny, alpaca, and sheep) range in size from 1 to 3 inches and come as a set, while the larger tassel makers (goat, musk ox, and camel) are sold separately. The tools are locally sourced and made in Rhode Island. katrinkles.com Wool Dye-Color Packs Finding just the right color of commercially dyed yarn can sometimes be difficult. So why not create your own with Wool Tincture Dyes from Abundant Earth Fiber instead? Each color pack includes two dye tea bags and two citric acid packets. The beauty of this method is that everything is premeasured. All you need…

Like many weavers, I have a personal weaving library, and within it, I group books into four main categories: techniques, projects, historical, and inspirational. The latest book from Complex Weavers falls firmly in the last group. In Eight Shafts: Beyond the Beginning, you’ll find a collection of essays and works by 72 weavers/designers describing their approaches to developing designs. Two objectives gave rise to this book: the desire to observe Complex Weavers’ 40th anniversary and the wish to honor Wanda J. Shelp (1944–2015), coauthor of Eight Shafts: A Place to Begin and a much-admired member of Complex Weavers. Part I, “Designing on 8 Shafts,” comprises almost half of the book. Myriad design basics fill this section, including weaving straight lines, curves, stripes, and figures, all accompanied by multiple examples of each…