Ask Madelyn: Reed and Loom Compatibility
Are reeds and looms generally compatible despite the manufacturer?
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Are reeds and looms generally compatible despite the manufacturer?
After sampling at the beginning of a warp, how do you start the actual project?
What is the logic behind how threading drafts are written out? Why right to left?
What are countermarch looms like? How do they differ from jack looms?
How do you tie an new warp onto an old warp?
I just got a loom with a sectional beam. Now what?
I am a “the longer the warp, the better” sort of weaver. I’ve discovered that if I plan a warp for a specific project and weave it, I develop ideas about variations I want to use on that warp while I’m weaving.
Looking for tips for the experts? Here are some great ones from some of our favorite weaving teachers!
Beaming on tightly and with even tension is important.
What causes warp threads to break?
The treadling drafts in Handwoven are designed to be followed starting at the top (right under the tie-up) and working down. This is because we are accustomed to reading instructions (or text) working down a page rather than up a page.