There are many ways to construct a textile. You can fuse fibers together, loop or knot a single continuous yarn, or weave together sets of yarns. There are hundreds of variations for each approach, creating seemingly infinite opportunities to make unique designs.
An artist profile with Hillary Steel on the making of her instructional banner for the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum featuring the techniques of weaving. Filmed by Jessica Lockoski and Pamela Kaplan.