The decline in handweavers did not result in perpetual mass unemployment.
June 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The decline in handweavers did not result in perpetual mass unemployment.
New to Bluesky and trying to work out what's going on 🫣
Here's some of my weaving
#weaving #handweaving #scottishweaving #scottishweavers #handwoven #handweavers
Here's some of my weaving
#weaving #handweaving #scottishweaving #scottishweavers #handwoven #handweavers
February 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
New to Bluesky and trying to work out what's going on 🫣
Here's some of my weaving
#weaving #handweaving #scottishweaving #scottishweavers #handwoven #handweavers
Here's some of my weaving
#weaving #handweaving #scottishweaving #scottishweavers #handwoven #handweavers
April 18, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Technology's effect on jobs changes over time
In the First Industrial Revolution, handweaving had a "Golden Age" for 20 years because early machines made cheap yarn, which drove up demand for weavers. Then the powerloom came along, and handweavers lost their jobs and became the vanguard for Luddism
In the First Industrial Revolution, handweaving had a "Golden Age" for 20 years because early machines made cheap yarn, which drove up demand for weavers. Then the powerloom came along, and handweavers lost their jobs and became the vanguard for Luddism
August 20, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Technology's effect on jobs changes over time
In the First Industrial Revolution, handweaving had a "Golden Age" for 20 years because early machines made cheap yarn, which drove up demand for weavers. Then the powerloom came along, and handweavers lost their jobs and became the vanguard for Luddism
In the First Industrial Revolution, handweaving had a "Golden Age" for 20 years because early machines made cheap yarn, which drove up demand for weavers. Then the powerloom came along, and handweavers lost their jobs and became the vanguard for Luddism
Pérouges, a pretty medieval city, to the east of Lyon, France 🇫🇷
Architecture straight from the Middle Ages, a well preserved village with its cobblestone lanes surrounded by ramparts. Characterised by timber frame houses it is a rich heritage founded by handweavers & hemp farmers.
#medieval #village
Architecture straight from the Middle Ages, a well preserved village with its cobblestone lanes surrounded by ramparts. Characterised by timber frame houses it is a rich heritage founded by handweavers & hemp farmers.
#medieval #village
April 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Goulburn Handweavers and Spinners 50th anniversary on the 10th of May.
The fashion show had items that were hand spun and woven over the whole 50 years.
#FiberArts #Crafiverse #Spinning #Weaving
The fashion show had items that were hand spun and woven over the whole 50 years.
#FiberArts #Crafiverse #Spinning #Weaving
May 25, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Goulburn Handweavers and Spinners 50th anniversary on the 10th of May.
The fashion show had items that were hand spun and woven over the whole 50 years.
#FiberArts #Crafiverse #Spinning #Weaving
The fashion show had items that were hand spun and woven over the whole 50 years.
#FiberArts #Crafiverse #Spinning #Weaving
Just joined the local handweavers' guild and now wondering if I'm the youngest member of the local handweavers' guild. Look I know it's not great to stereotype fiber arts as "old lady stuff" but also I have SEEN pictures from their meetings, okay?
July 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Just joined the local handweavers' guild and now wondering if I'm the youngest member of the local handweavers' guild. Look I know it's not great to stereotype fiber arts as "old lady stuff" but also I have SEEN pictures from their meetings, okay?
Two handweavers (one a specialist in traditionally made tailoring yardage, the other a maker of abstract tapestry wall art) secretly pine for each other.
Tweeded Rivalry
Tweeded Rivalry
Two reporters at competing news outlets secretly pine for each other.
Leded Rivalry
Leded Rivalry
Two jewelry artists who run different Etsy shops secretly pine for each other.
Beaded Rivalry
Beaded Rivalry
February 5, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Two handweavers (one a specialist in traditionally made tailoring yardage, the other a maker of abstract tapestry wall art) secretly pine for each other.
Tweeded Rivalry
Tweeded Rivalry
Drop something blue in your feed
A handwoven scarf from a few years ago. Any other handweavers out there?
A handwoven scarf from a few years ago. Any other handweavers out there?
September 8, 2023 at 10:02 PM
Drop something blue in your feed
A handwoven scarf from a few years ago. Any other handweavers out there?
A handwoven scarf from a few years ago. Any other handweavers out there?
The Handweavers Guild of America puts out a newsletter called Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot, and I think that's great
May 8, 2026 at 4:49 PM
The Handweavers Guild of America puts out a newsletter called Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot, and I think that's great
New to this app. Looking to find allies in fighting for democracy, Catholics who have escaped and deconstructed, handweavers and crafters, historians, allies of BLM, LGBTQIA community, dog lovers.
November 14, 2024 at 11:51 PM
New to this app. Looking to find allies in fighting for democracy, Catholics who have escaped and deconstructed, handweavers and crafters, historians, allies of BLM, LGBTQIA community, dog lovers.
Looking for some handweavers to connect. Stop by and Say hi🙋🏻♀️🪢🧵
#handweaving #wallhanging #homedecor #winterdecoration #weaving #handcrafted
#handweaving #wallhanging #homedecor #winterdecoration #weaving #handcrafted
February 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Looking for some handweavers to connect. Stop by and Say hi🙋🏻♀️🪢🧵
#handweaving #wallhanging #homedecor #winterdecoration #weaving #handcrafted
#handweaving #wallhanging #homedecor #winterdecoration #weaving #handcrafted
They're just handweavers.
April 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM
They're just handweavers.
I mean, maybe.
Automation of bank tellers and accountants actually increased numbers for the former and didn't eradicate the latter.
And that's before the side-benefits.
We lost handweavers, but cloth is a *lot* more affordable to the people.
Automation of bank tellers and accountants actually increased numbers for the former and didn't eradicate the latter.
And that's before the side-benefits.
We lost handweavers, but cloth is a *lot* more affordable to the people.
June 10, 2025 at 4:51 AM
I mean, maybe.
Automation of bank tellers and accountants actually increased numbers for the former and didn't eradicate the latter.
And that's before the side-benefits.
We lost handweavers, but cloth is a *lot* more affordable to the people.
Automation of bank tellers and accountants actually increased numbers for the former and didn't eradicate the latter.
And that's before the side-benefits.
We lost handweavers, but cloth is a *lot* more affordable to the people.
@instahga - handweavers guild of America
My friend Trisha Goldberg does beautiful work, *and* - she teaches tapestry weaving
My friend Trisha Goldberg does beautiful work, *and* - she teaches tapestry weaving
June 7, 2024 at 11:05 PM
@instahga - handweavers guild of America
My friend Trisha Goldberg does beautiful work, *and* - she teaches tapestry weaving
My friend Trisha Goldberg does beautiful work, *and* - she teaches tapestry weaving
✨Excited to be participating in the Handweavers Guild of America's Spinning & Weaving Week, a week-long worldwide virtual celebration of fiber art!✨
Repair, Reuse, Reimagine: Mending as Resistance Panel
📅Friday, October 9
🕧6 p.m. (ET)
www.Handweavers.org/Spinning-and-Weaving-Week-2
Repair, Reuse, Reimagine: Mending as Resistance Panel
📅Friday, October 9
🕧6 p.m. (ET)
www.Handweavers.org/Spinning-and-Weaving-Week-2
September 30, 2026 at 6:26 PM
✨Excited to be participating in the Handweavers Guild of America's Spinning & Weaving Week, a week-long worldwide virtual celebration of fiber art!✨
Repair, Reuse, Reimagine: Mending as Resistance Panel
📅Friday, October 9
🕧6 p.m. (ET)
www.Handweavers.org/Spinning-and-Weaving-Week-2
Repair, Reuse, Reimagine: Mending as Resistance Panel
📅Friday, October 9
🕧6 p.m. (ET)
www.Handweavers.org/Spinning-and-Weaving-Week-2
Will do! Early stages of a project (a book?) on linen, flax, handweavers, Luddites, looms, waterways, & landscapes…
August 7, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Will do! Early stages of a project (a book?) on linen, flax, handweavers, Luddites, looms, waterways, & landscapes…
I admit ... I come from a long line of handweavers 🤭
November 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I admit ... I come from a long line of handweavers 🤭
Just texture. Details in alt text.
P.S. handweavers, please use alt text!
P.S. handweavers, please use alt text!
March 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Just texture. Details in alt text.
P.S. handweavers, please use alt text!
P.S. handweavers, please use alt text!
Following, as I spend the morning reading this book, working on my handweavers v powerlooms manuscript...
October 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Following, as I spend the morning reading this book, working on my handweavers v powerlooms manuscript...
I’m excited to announce that I’m the recipient of the 2025 Teach-It-Forward Grant from @handweaversguild.bsky.social. 🌟 It will fund two weaving scholarships for BIPOC students at @microfiberschool.com. Diversity is important. More details soon – stay tuned!
#learntoweave #microfiberschool #weaving
#learntoweave #microfiberschool #weaving
April 5, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I’m excited to announce that I’m the recipient of the 2025 Teach-It-Forward Grant from @handweaversguild.bsky.social. 🌟 It will fund two weaving scholarships for BIPOC students at @microfiberschool.com. Diversity is important. More details soon – stay tuned!
#learntoweave #microfiberschool #weaving
#learntoweave #microfiberschool #weaving
First hank of yarn for #tourdefleece, spun from some $5 pencil roving I picked up at the Handweavers and Spinners guild when they had a huge second hand market the other week. I still have enough to make like 3 more of these! I think I might try dying them.
July 6, 2026 at 4:38 AM
First hank of yarn for #tourdefleece, spun from some $5 pencil roving I picked up at the Handweavers and Spinners guild when they had a huge second hand market the other week. I still have enough to make like 3 more of these! I think I might try dying them.
Wonderful presentation tonight at Black Sheep Handweavers Guild by inspired fiber artist & doll maker named Bahira.
It's the first time I've been back in a While, even got to the dinner beforehand up the hill at a Thai & sushi place I likewise haven't been to in years. A splendid homecoming.
It's the first time I've been back in a While, even got to the dinner beforehand up the hill at a Thai & sushi place I likewise haven't been to in years. A splendid homecoming.
April 18, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Wonderful presentation tonight at Black Sheep Handweavers Guild by inspired fiber artist & doll maker named Bahira.
It's the first time I've been back in a While, even got to the dinner beforehand up the hill at a Thai & sushi place I likewise haven't been to in years. A splendid homecoming.
It's the first time I've been back in a While, even got to the dinner beforehand up the hill at a Thai & sushi place I likewise haven't been to in years. A splendid homecoming.