Handwoven, September/October 2016 Digital Edition

Explore the richness of cloth with us in our September/October download of Handwoven. Anita Luvera Mayer takes us on a world tour of celebratory textiles. Then have your own weaving celebration with 10 projects for 4-shaft and 8-shaft looms, the winners of the Handwoven Celebrations challenge. Create wine bag hostess gifts by Susan E. Horton, a festive Mardi Gras runner by Bonnie Schuster, a patriotic picnic blanket by Alana Scott, and more! You will also explore summer and winter drafts weaving with Madelyn van der Hoogt . Be sure your loom is ready for other fun projects including crackle towels by Sarah H. Jackson and Marilynn Cowgill’s handsome wall hanging inspired by early American coverlets.

Projects include:

• Ninja Star Wedding Runner
• “Shalom” Tallit
• Hugs & Kisses Clutch
• Stars and Stripes Picnic Blanket
• Mardi Gras Runner
• Hail to the Hostess Bottle Bags
• In Celebration of Friendship Towels
• Starry Sky Placemats
• A Dazzle of Zebras
• Traditions: Bow Knot Linen Panel