So far we have learned about drafts, twills, weaving diagrams and calculating densities. Now is when we put all the theory together in practical application…

Three shaft twills aren’t often given a lot of attention in weaving books and draft collections. If they are mentioned, only a few examples are offered…

In our previous classes, we covered the theory and methods of weaving 3-shaft drafts with two heddles. Now, let’s build on that skill and add…

So far on our Sexy Twills journey we’ve met the captivating curves of Undulating Twills, the alluring angles of Angled Twills, and the subtle shading…

All the twills we’ve talked about in What is Twill? and Classic Twills have 45 degree diagonals. Their diagonals may reverse, they may even break, but as long as…

Put what you’ve learned into practice with our Angles and Unduls weave-along! You’ll start either with a draft YOU design in Angled Twills or Undulating…

Take the guesswork out of choosing a sett

The lowdown on the most common twills

Twills are the biggest weave structure family. But did you know that most twill designs have certain things in common? This class provides strategies for…

Color gamps are a gorgeous way of exploring color mixing in different drafts, yarns, and colors. Color gamps can be used in one of two…

Learn how to use Handweaving.net's Color Editor tool to sample colors before you wind your warp.

Welcome to Color Mixing I! In this class, you’ll explore the magic of color and how it interacts in woven fabrics. You’ll discover how optical…

This class is a collection of color “recipes” – flexible, adaptable color patterns that you can customize to create your own beautiful designs. There are…

Introducing color recipes and how to use them

All you need to know to weave with cotton

Take the anxiety out of weaving calculations

Design in the tie-up on a straight threading and treadling

Painted warps often feel tricky, design-wise. They contain lots of colors, react with weft colors in a (seemingly) unpredictable way, and can appear and disappear…

Learn the standard threading to double your warp sett

A three part series on written drafts