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Welcome!

Considered Cloth focuses on building a community of textile enthusiasts passionate about supporting the production of high-quality textiles that will last generations. Embracing the philosophy of the slow-production movement, Considered Cloth offers an alternative co-op space where one can delve into the history and process of creating a textile by taking a class, sharing resources, and exchanging knowledge. We proudly offer locally sourced yarns grown and milled in the U.S. in addition to a curated collection of unique yarns for weavers and knitters, weaving patterns and kits, and weaving equipment. Not interested in creating a woven item? Consider purchasing a handwoven item from our store.

Interested in a workshop in your area? We provide both itinerant and online weaving opportunities. We have organized workshops within the Chicago area at numerous locations such as LMRM,  Art Makers Outpost, Evanston Stitchworks, and String Theory Yarn Co. 

 

Interested in checking out yarn in person? Email to arrange an appointment to view a selection of yarns in our shared studio space in Evanston or check out events such as Yarn Con, One of a Kind, or the Chicago Artisan Markets.

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Become a member of our co-op at only $10/month to receive access to weaving equipment and a dye lab. Go here to learn more.​ Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest info about new products, workshops, and other events!

The Story

Maggie Leininger soft-launched Considered Cloth in 2017 to produce limited-edition woven goods for the home and body using locally sourced, eco-friendly materials. With years of experience as a production weaver for designers and as an educator teaching weaving, surface design, and other textile processes at Arizona State University and the University of Louisville, Maggie sought to create a studio that could function as both a teaching and learning lab as well as a destination for quality materials. Considered Cloth strives to offer locally sourced materials such as cotton, wool, and flax grown and milled in the U.S. in addition to hard-to-find and one-of-a-kind yarns. We also sell affordable and portable weaving and spinning equipment. Learn how to weave fabric, spin yarn, dye cloth, embroider artistic expression, print on fabric, or anything that comes to mind related to textiles. Workshops are held throughout the Chicagoland area and at our storefront in Greencastle, Indiana. Please contact us for more information about hosting one of our workshops.

 

Our storefront location in Greencastle, IN offers studio access for anyone interested in participating in a low-residency experience. The gallery and studio provide participants access to a dye lab, various looms and spinning wheels, and other equipment. Can't travel, but are interested in renting a loom? Check out the small loom rental program on our Shop page. 

Our storefront space in Greencastle, IN.

Contact

Interested in hosting a one-day weaving workshop? Want a commissioned one-of-a-kind textile? Contact us today.

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