Ask Madelyn: All About the Countermarch Loom
What are countermarch looms like? How do they differ from jack looms?
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What are countermarch looms like? How do they differ from jack looms?
How do you handle multiple overlapping warp chains?
How do you tie an new warp onto an old warp?
I just got a loom with a sectional beam. Now what?
I have been falling in love with overshot and have done several recent projects from Handwoven. My problem is that I am not, as hard as I try, able to beat my designs to square.
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!
Chaining the warp with two hands may help you eliminate twisting of the warp as you beam.
Beaming on tightly and with even tension is important.
Madelyn describes the weave structure of stuffer rugs.
How do you get a consistent beat on a wide project?
What causes warp threads to break?