An essay from the Master Weaver bulletin (No. 58, July-August 1961) urging handweavers to take up individual research. It divides research into technique (weaves, equipment, weaving methods), designing, and history, with practical suggestions such as studying old and foreign-language weaving books, interpreting old drafts, adapting commercial weaving manuals, and collecting books, drafts, photographs and samples. It closes with proposals for guild research committees and a list of possible historical research topics.