Ask Madelyn: The False Cross
What causes a false cross when winding warp and how do you deal with it?
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What causes a false cross when winding warp and how do you deal with it?
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A weaver wants to know why the pattern isn't showing up the way it should in their weaving.
Warping a loom back to front has its advantages! Lease sticks and a raddle keep your warps in order, and you start out securely attached to the back beam.
Learn the art of warping a loom front to back! Front to back warping gives you some flexibility in winding your warp and doesn't require a raddle.
Wondering what method of warping a loom you ought to use? Madelyn lays out the factors you should consider when deciding how to warp.
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