12/31/99 - Name Drafting
Weaving drafts can reveal secret coded messages.
12/18/99 - Cactus Christmas Ornament
Sue Freeman sent in these lovely cactus ornaments, as part of our Ornament Exchange.
12/07/99 - Corduroy Christmas Ornament
These little Christmas tree bags are woven using 8/2 cotton and metallic yarns.
12/03/99 - How to Tie on to a Sectional Warp Beam
A work-around for using the sectional beam on shorter warps.
12/01/99 - Variegated Handspun Merino Socks
These socks are easy to spin and can be made from leftovers in your fiber stash.
11/18/99 - Selkirk Weavers Guild Show
The Selkirk Weavers Guild presented a festive array of handwoven Christmas gifts in their annual show.
11/10/99 - Twill Tea Towels
This beginner weaving project will brighten up your kitchen with twill sampler tea towels.
11/05/99 - How to Warp a Loom: Tying on to the Front Beam
How to tie on to the front apron rod and adjust the tension.
11/04/99 - How to Warp a Loom: Beaming
How to wind a warp onto the back beam, by yourself.
11/03/99 - How to Warp a Loom: Threading the Heddles
How to thread the heddles using a draft plan.
11/02/99 - How to Warp a Loom: Sleying the Reed
Using the Front-to-Back method of warping, the warp is threaded through the reed next.
11/01/99 - How to Warp a Loom: Tying the Warp Chain
A series of step-by-step instructions on warping your loom with easy-to-follow photos.
10/30/99 - Spider Silk
Have you ever wondered if the silk of the spider can be used?
10/19/99 - Zapotec Rugs
The Zapotec have a long tradition of weaving in their culture.
10/09/99 - How to Warp a Loom: Making a Warp Chain
Using a warping board to make a warp chain.
09/30/99 - Sett: Ruler Wrapping
Two ways to determine an appropriate sett.
09/24/99 - How to Warp a Loom
A beginner's guide to warping your loom with step-by-step instructions.
09/15/99 - Woollen and Worsted Yarns
Wool yarns can be classified as either woollen or worsted.
08/15/99 - 1999 Ornament Exchange
Join in on our annual Ornament Exchange.
08/13/99 - Lichens and Dyes
Lichen have been an important source for dyes, as well as food and medicine.
07/29/99 - Crackle Weave Project
A lightweight crackle weave fabric using Foxfiber naturally colored cotton.
07/14/99 - Pin Weaving
What can you do with a piece of cardboard and some pins.
06/20/99 - Color Trends
As we reach the millenium, we will be looking for a calming influence in color.
06/01/99 - Woven Coverlets
With the invention of the jacquard loom and punch cards, woven coverlets and complex designs became possible.
05/17/99 - Looms
Looms have been used for centuries to create the cloth that we wear.
05/09/99 - HWSDA Conference: Gallery Show
Some pics of the entries in the Gallery Show at the HWSDA Conference In Edmonton.
04/29/99 - Craft Shows
If you weave, at some point you will think about attending a craft show.
04/13/99 - Double Width Weaving
How to weave a project double the width of your loom.
03/31/99 - Woven Coverlets
Woven coverlets were popular in the 19th Century.
03/25/99 - Computers & Looms
Did you know that that computers and looms are related?
02/28/99 - Salish Blankets
The Salish were known as the weavers of the Pacific northwest.
02/13/99 - Valentine's and Swedish Lace
A special weaving draft to celebrate Valentine's day.
01/26/99 - Cedar Bark Weaving
The cedar tree provided dye, clothing, and shelter to the First Nations peoples of the Pacific northwest.
01/10/99 - Qiviut
The musk ox produces an incredibly lightweight and soft fiber.
01/04/99 - Shadow Weave Draft
Shadow weave drafts and wallpaper for your desktop.
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