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ArticleFor All Access membersSkill Guide: Cutting Cloth with ConfidenceIf you’ve ever wanted to sew with your handwoven fabric but worried about it raveling, this skill guide has all the information you need. Learn how to stabilize your fabric so you can cut without worry. 
ArticleFor All Access membersMini Skill Guide: Weave a Rag Rug on a Rigid-Heddle LoomLove rag rugs but have only a rigid-heddle loom? Believe it or not, you can weave with rags on the rigid heddle! Learn how with this mini skill guide!
ArticleFor All Access membersSkill Guide: A Weaver’s Guide to FiberNo matter what loom(s) you love to weave on, understanding the different characteristics of a fiber can help you make better choices when picking yarns for projects.
ArticleFor All Access membersSkill Guide: More Knots for WeaversThese three knots will help you in your studio when you are preparing a warp and tying onto your loom. You may also find other uses for them!
ArticleFor All Access membersSkill Guide: Become a More Efficient WeaverLearning how to warp and weave more efficiently means less time spent fiddling with the warp and more time spent weaving. These tips and tricks will help you down the path of becoming a more efficient weaver. 
ArticleFor All Access membersSkill Guide: Weaving with SilkSilk is delightfully textured, beautifully lustrous, and, with some education, approachable even for first-time weavers.
ArticleFor All Access membersSkill Guide: Learning the Building Blocks of TapestryOnce you’ve got your loom warped, now what? Learn the basics of building shapes in tapestry weaving.
ArticleFor All Access membersSkill Guide: Next-Level Fringe and HemstitchingLearn techniques that go beyond twisted fringe and rolled hems so you can finish your handwoven projects in style. 
ArticleFor All Access membersMini Skill Guide: Lace Techniques in BandweavingLearn how you can use hand-manipulated techniques for the rigid-heddle loom to create unique and interesting patterns in your bandweaving.
ArticleFor subscribersSkill Guide: Identifying Mystery YarnsLearn how to examine the unknown yarns in your stash to figure out fiber content, yarn size, and even sett!
ArticleFor All Access membersSkill Guide: Easy Crochet Edges and Joins for WeaversWith a few basic crochet stitches, you can take your finished projects to the next level with elegant edgings and professional-looking joins. Learn three of the most common techniques and how they can be used in weaving. 
ArticleFor All Access membersBuild a New Skill: HatchingTapestry artists use hatching to create shading, but hatching is for more than just tapestry. Other weavers—especially rigid-heddle weavers—can use hatching for next-level color-change effects.
ArticleFor All Access membersSkill Builder: Explore Two Takes on Textured WeavesCraving more visual interest in your projects? Try these simple pick-up patterns to add texture to your weaving.
ArticleFor All Access membersOne and Done Pin-Loom Mug RugsDiscover how fun and easy it is to design and weave your own pin-loom mug rugs with tips for design, finishing techniques, and even some designs to try. 
PatternFor All Access membersModern Stripe Tea TowelsDress up your kitchen and learn new weaving skills with these cotton towels featuring two types of pick-up to create texture and pattern.
PatternFor All Access membersSanta NapkinsSimple folding and a pom-pom accent make these fun napkins for a holiday celebration. Take off the removable pom-poms and refold the napkins for a different, yet still playful, look.
PatternFor subscribersDivergent Scarf PatternThe fine yarn gives the scarf a beautiful drape and a light feel while still keeping you cozy when it gets chilly.and 9 more issues.Search every magazine page for “skill guide”