WEAVING RESOURCES

A curated list of resources recommended in the Weavers Weft blog series. Updated with each new post.

BOOKS

Anni Albers — Nicholas Fox Weber and Pandora Tabatabai Asbaghi

Exhibition catalogue produced for the Guggenheim centennial retrospective. A beautiful and inspiring look at one of the most influential textile artists of the 20th century. Referenced in Blog 1

Anni Albers: A Life — Nicholas Fox Weber

The first full biography of Anni Albers. A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of weaving, art, and the Bauhaus movement. Referenced in Blog 1

MAGAZINES

Handwoven Magazine

The leading publication for handweavers in North America. Handwoven Magazine covers weaving techniques, patterns, and inspiration for all skill levels. Their free beginner pattern collection is available with a free account signup. Referenced in Blog 2

Weft Magazine

A magazine dedicated to handweavers. Published quarterly. The photography is exceptional and back issues are worth keeping as reference.

Subscribe to Weft‍ ‍Referenced in Blog 2

PATTERNS

Playing with Stripes — Jean Korus

Published in Handwoven Magazine, March/April 2003. Available in Handwoven's free beginner pattern collection at handwovenmagazine.com. A striped dishtowel pattern for 4-shaft loom in 8/2 cotton. Covers plain weave and 2/2 twill on the same warp. Seven towels, fully substitutable colors. Referenced in Blog 2

PODCASTS

The Long Thread Podcast

Produced by Long Thread Media, the same team behind Handwoven Magazine. Interviews with weavers, fiber artists, and textile makers. A great companion for time at the loom. Referenced in Blog 1

ONLINE RESOURCES

Josef and Anni Albers Foundation — Free Online Workshops

Hands-on tutorials based on Josef and Anni Albers's own teaching exercises, covering color theory, weaving, and creative art-making. Free and genuinely worth exploring. Albers Foundation ‍ ‍Referenced in Blog 1

PRODUCTS

Maurice Brassard Color Card

Available at weaversweft.com Recommended for all new weavers. See the full 81-color Maurice Brassard palette in person before ordering yarn. An essential tool for planning your first project. Referenced in Blog 1

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