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?
When life is busy and if you’ve only got time to weave on the weekend, you may prefer something that doesn’t take too much concentration. For those times, look for something you can easily warp that doesn’t have too many color changes.
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Find an online version of all errata and corrections for this year’s issues of Handwoven listed here for your convenience.