Ask Madelyn: A Problematic Plaid
Madelyn talks a weaver through a particularly problematic plaid project.
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Madelyn talks a weaver through a particularly problematic plaid project.
I'm trying to weave huck-lace throws. What I'm looking for is a light and lacy look. What I'm getting are really nice throws, but there are no lacy holes and what you see is the pattern created by floats. Help!
You've done all of the calculations so why did you run out of yarn when you were warping?
Why do tightly wound bobbins make for selvedges? Madelyn has the answers!
How does one figure out the appropriate sett for doubleweave?
For doublecloth, is it better to weave front-to-back or back-to-front?
Finishing a chenille scarf with fringe is one option but there are caveats. Hemming is another option. Madelyn explains.
I like to tie the warp onto the apron rod in small groups (a half inch of warp width or less), and then just start weaving, using the yarn that will be used in the project. The first half inch of weaving will do the job of aligning the warp threads,
How do you compensate for draw-in?
Madelyn gives advice on how to figure out sett when your warp and weft are two different sizes.
I think it is much easier to tie on a new warp to an already threaded one than to start over. It takes less time, and any errors are very unlikely to occur.
What is the best way to display textiles? Madelyn has some ideas!