Ask Madelyn: Yarn Shrinkage in Overshot?
Do I need to worry about my fabric shrinking if I mix cottons and wool in overshot?
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Do I need to worry about my fabric shrinking if I mix cottons and wool in overshot?
If you love overshot like Christina does, you'll be interested in what Madelyn van der Hoogt teaches in her video.
Danish Medallions add that certain "something" to handwoven cloth.
Many books and magazines use the term "Use Tabby" to keep the drafts manageable. What does that mean?
Does varying the angle of the weft help keep selvedges consistent?
The direction “use tabby” can be confusing. Madelyn explains what it means.
I'm wondering how the tie-ups in Handwoven are determined. I've heard about "walking" tie-ups; what are those?
How do you compensate for draw-in?
I'm weaving overshot and my pattern is coming out elongated. Help!