Handwoven May/June 1987

Enjoy this digital issue of Handwoven May/June 1987. Discover the joy of weaving for children with projects, ideas, and fabric inspiration. Plus, learn how to sponsor a workshop and experiment with Color and Weave with floats.

FEATURES

• Scandinavia Revisited: Reflections on the Weaver's Art by Charles S. Talley
• From Hand To Hand: Swedish Weaving Today by Hans Krondahl
• Rag Weaving: A History of Necessity and Rag Table Runner by Anna-Maja Nylén
• Continuing the Tradition: Reinterpreting Old Weaves for Today and Tomorrow by Margaretha Essen-Hedin
• Danish Textiles: At Home In a Changing World by Charles S. Talley
• Danish Design: Form Follows Function by Eileen Harrison Beer
• Weaving In Rural Norway: A Living Tradition by Lila Nelson
• Traditional Dukagång For Contemporary Textiles
• Rugs In the Scandinavian Way
• Icelandic Weaving: Saga In Wool by Hildur Hakonard6ttir
• Krossvefnadur (rölakan): A Nordic Tapestry Technique
• Finnish Textile Art: From Byzantine To Bauhaus by Kirsti Rantanen
• Skillbragd: A Decorative Pattern Weave
• Glit: An Icelandic Inlay Technique by Louise B. Heite
• Artist and Industry—A Cooperative Effort by Charles S. Talley
• Finnish Ryijy (Rya)
• A Textile Resource Guide To the Nordic Countries compiled by Charles Talley

PROJECTS

• Idea Notebook: No More Hot Hands—A Handwoven Skillet Holder!
• Upphämta Display Towel
• Rag Table Runner
• "Blue Chest of Drawers" Wall Hanging
• Heritage Tablecloth
• Inspired Bedspread
• Wool Shawl
• Black & White Rug
• Tin & Tapestry Wall Hanging
• Rose Jacket in Twill
• Lenten Pulpit Antependium (Minister's Set)
• Bound Rosepath Rug
• Skillbragd Runner
• Glit Coat
• Cross-weave Tapestry
• Pile Vest
• "Poppana" Shopping Bag
• Tussah Silk Top

COLUMNS

• Your Weaving Teacher: Weaving-Better Than Bridge by Deborah Chandler
• Finishing Finesse: Tacky-To-Tasteful-Finishing Touches for Household Linens by Louise Bradley
• Interface: Computer Networking by Carol and Stewart Strickler