Ask Madelyn: Broken Warp Thread Woes
There are several factors to consider when you are determining the cause for broken warp threads. First and foremost is to locate where the break actually occurs in the threads.
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There are several factors to consider when you are determining the cause for broken warp threads. First and foremost is to locate where the break actually occurs in the threads.
Learn everything you need to know about weaving tools in this FREE guide that covers everything from yarn handling, warping, to weaving itself.
The worst day weaving is still better than the best Black Friday spent fighting the crowds for a deal or two.
In September, the weaving world lost one of its stars, David Xenakis. His friend Madelyn van der Hoogt reflects on his contributions to our understanding of what’s possible in handweaving.
I was so intrigued by what Liz Moncrief had to say about Brown Sheep’s bright yarns for the September/October 23 Yarn Lab that I felt compelled to do my own mini Yarn Lab using pin looms and rigid-heddle looms.
It's not just about having enough heddles on each shaft for your project. Tom explains some nuances of heddle management.
Learn how to read weaving drafts and expand your repertoire of handweaving techniques with the five multi-shaft loom & rigid heddle loom weaving patterns and weaving tips in this FREE eBook!
Learning about how twills can be woven on a rigid-heddle loom has given me a deeper understanding of twills in general.
Download this PDF of Nancy Peck’s scarf pattern written for 4-shaft looms.
When my shawl fabric proved to be too stiff, I decided to make pillows instead.
There are a lot of “ifs” in weaving, but in this issue we looked at “what ifs” and “as ifs.”
So, you’ve decided you want to take up weaving! The first thing you’ll need is a loom. Here are some different types of weaving looms and tips on how to choose your first loom.