Weaving DVD's

Learn to warp without worries! Handwoven editor and owner of The Weavers‘ School, Madelyn van der Hoogt shows how to make warping more smooth, serene, and successful with logical, easy-to-follow steps that avoid the horrors of tangling, uneven tension, and lost threads.

Rita Buchanan has spent more thoughtful time preparing fiber, spinning yarn, and making fabrics from her handspun than perhaps anyone in the developed world. This is not just mindless handwork; Rita has a keen, analytical mind that she applies consistently to testing, sampling, and record keeping, and she balances this against her pure joy in the process and a deep appreciation for living with handspun cloth. In this set, she shares: Exploring the possibilities of a fiber Matching yarns for a project Spinning and weaving rugs for wall and floor Creating humble household fabrics that create everyday joy Knitting with handspun – and weaving with handspun knitting yarns. You’ll find pure inspiration and lots of good practical tips.

Editor of Handwoven magazine and owner of The Weaver's School, Madelyn van der Hoogt demonstrates techniques and tips for satsifying, successful multishaft weaving. Match yarn, sett, and structure to get the results you want Weave clear patterns and smooth selvedges Handle repairs and errors with ease Make your finishes as attractive as your weaving Learn dozens of other weaving tricks that you didn't know you didn't know Madelyn shows you everything you need to know to make beautiful woven fabrics, from great start to fabulous finish. Over three decades of weaving, Madelyn has made every mistake a weaver can make. Most of the tips and tricks in this video grew out of great questions and helpful suggestions from the more than five thousand students she has taught in weaving workshops and at The Weaver's School.