Handwoven, March/April 1997 Digital Edition

Now available for individual download!

Weave classic linens like Alison Irwin's Berries and Branches Table Mat and Frances Timbers' Damask Dinner Napkins. Debra Paulson shares what it's like to weave on an old barn loom. Weave huck lace cloths, whether just for the pleasure of Huck Lace Cloth or to make a Huck Tablecloth or a Plaid Huck Runner. Sharon Alderman helps make huck lace work for you.

Get the measure of linen yarns and weave linens to wear and use. We have drafts for a Garlic Bag, a Red Plaid Tie, Peach Blossom Table Mats, and a Japanese Vest. You'll also get ideas for embroidering on linen. Learn different ways to decorate you linen with the Pink Envelope. Learn about Oregon flax and linen and try your hand at the Plated Twill Towel, Lace Bronson Towels, and Floral Towels based on ones made in the 1960's. Discover flax growing in Colorado.

In every issue, you will be amazed at the amount of information packed into these pages:

• Be inspired by weavers from all over the world. In each issue, you'll meet weavers with unique stories to tell and special projects to share.
• Explore weaving techniques new and old. Get an up-close look at all of the projects.
• Test your weaving skills with projects that use doubleweave, twill, shadow weave, lace weaves, and many more.
• And so much more!

This issue was scanned from an original print issue.