Schacht Tools for Schools Grant Update: The Education Partnership
The Education Partnership was a winner of a Schacht Tools for Schools Grant in 2025! Learn about the work they've been doing after adding Lilli Looms to their program: One...
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Schacht Tools for Schools Grant Update: The Education Partnership
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All the Strands Come Together: A Life in Fiber Arts
Nora Schacht grew up making textiles and has launched her own dye kits to help other people enjoy the same crafts.
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Tie-Dyeing Away the Summertime Blues
Indigo vat dyeing is a great way to have fun in the summer. At our company picnic, Schacht employees dyed T-shirts, yarn—whatever we could find.
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The Schacht Sheep and Logo
A chance photo from 1971, plus talented artists, created the Schacht sheep logo you know today.
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Why Knitters Will Love Weaving: Doubleweave & Double Knitting
If you're a knitter interested in weaving, check out doubleweave for its amazing design potential.
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2021 Tools for Schools Grant Recipients
Programs in Denver, Colorado and Washagoul, Washington received grants this year!
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The Unstable Design Lab: Where Weaving and Technology Meet
Technology, smart fabrics, and weaving combine in this lab's fascinating projects.
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Weaving With Kids: Before & During the Pandemic
The Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn offers classes, camps, and more for kids. Find out how they teach weaving and other fiber crafts in person and online.
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Textiles, the Power of Resistance, and Winning the Vote
Textiles and textile makers helped women earn the right to vote.
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2020 Tools for Schools Grant Recipients
This year we received 39 applications for our Tools for Schools Grant, from which we selected 2 winners—meet them here.
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Dye Plants in the Garden
I used to harvest natural dyestuffs in the field, but now I grow my own. Start small and rely on local experts, like I did.
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Tools For Schools Grant Winner Hawlemont Elementary School
Hawlemont Elementary School expands its weaving program with a Tools for Schools Grant.
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From Loving Hands – Sharing Stories that Honor the Past
We never get to where we are without a helping hand and honoring those who came before.
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Felicia Lo on Dyeing to Spin and Knit
Read a snippet from Felicia's book and overcome your fear of color (or get even bolder with it!).
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40 Years of Handwoven: Musings from a Former Editor
Jane Patrick reflects on her favorite magazine, Handwoven.
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Making the 50th Anniversary Medallion
Our 50th Anniversary limited edition products all feature a gold-plated medallion. Find out how it was made.
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Dyeing Barry's Jubilee
Felicia Lo talks about her process for designing a Polwarth Silk colorway for Schacht's 50th anniversary.
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Beth Smith Reviews the Flatiron
Beth Smith shows you how to get the most from your Flatiron spinning wheel.
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Liz Gipson (Yarnworker) on Handwoven Home
Liz Gipson talks about her second book on rigid heddle weaving, Handwoven Home.
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Remembering Rick Reeves
Rick Reeves contributed a great deal to the spinning community, including but not limited to his beautiful wheels.
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Connecting with Traditional Textile Makers
Mayan Hands and other fair trade collectives allow weavers to make a living from their traditional crafts.
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Remembering Peter Collingwood
Peter Collingwood—weaver, artist, author, textile explorer—died in 2008. Read about his remarkable legacy here.
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Remembering Carol Strickler
Because of Carol we have A Weaver’s Book of 8-Shaft Patterns and many other contributions to weaving.
