Ask Madelyn: A Missing Pattern
A weaver wants to know why the pattern isn't showing up the way it should in their weaving.
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A weaver wants to know why the pattern isn't showing up the way it should in their weaving.
Learn how supplemental warps can give you lengthwise patterning, texture, and more. Deb Essen shares her weaving techniques in her new book!
Weaving is something much bigger and grander than any one of us. Christina explains the legacy of sharing and passing down that makes weaving so rewarding.
Download the pattern for this charming twill bag woven on a 4-shaft loom with linen paper yarn and raw silk.
These little clutches are a great use of the swivel weave structure that has plain weave on one side with floats on the back. Download the free pdf.
Try this interesting mix of honeycomb and Rep weave developed by Rosalie Neilson. Choose colors to make it your own!
A Nifty 2-in-1 scarf and tunic to make yourself!
Download this pdf with instructions for weaving a warp emphasis scarf on a rigid-heddle loom.
Get Madelyn's tips for designing warp rep weave patterns, such as a rug. Can you use handpainted warp threads with warp rep?
Two shuttle-weaves like overshot create wonderful patterning. But you can turn any overshot weaving draft warp-wise and make it just a one-shuttle weave!
What's the best time to beat the weft? It depends. Madelyn explains how to weave with different styles of beating, and when to use them.
Christina shares her fascination with novelty yarns. Though not usually used for weaving, they can be weaving yarns if you know how to use them!