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ArticleAsk Madelyn: Difference Between Turned Drafts and Turned TwillThanks, Madelyn, for answering my question What is a turned draft? But now I'm confused about the weave structure called turned twill. It has nothing to do with turning a draft, right?
ArticleAsk Madelyn: Eliminating Reed Marks and Transferring the CrossWarping a loom with multiple ends per dent can be a challenge, especially if you warp front to back. Here's Madelyn with help on transferring the cross.
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Ask Madelyn: Lashing Your Warp

The method you are referring to for tying the warp onto the apron rod is usually called "lashing." Madelyn gives instructions on just how this is done.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Two Ways to Wind Floating SelvedgesThere are two typical methods for handling floating selvedges. One is to wind and beam the floating selvedge with the rest of the warp...

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Causes of Uneven Warp TensionI'm having a warp tension problem. After weaving a while, the edge warp threads are very tight and the center very loose, but all were even when I started.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: More On Yarn SubstitutionsMadelyn shares her tips for yarn substitutions when you can't or don't want to use the yarn specified in your weaving patterns.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Winding Multicolored WarpsWinding a warp with lots of colors, especially in a complex pattern, can be an awkward process. Madelyn explains the easiest way to do it.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Securing Threads at the SelvedgeMadelyn gives a clever trick for dealing with changing weft colors multiple times throughout a weaving.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Translating Treadling for a Table LoomHow do you rewrite a complicated draft so it's readable for weaving on a table loom? Madelyn has a few suggestions to make your life so much easier.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Doublewidth Doubleweave on a Jack LoomMadelyn explains how to set yourself up for success when weaving doublewidth doubleweave on a jack loom.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Warping Stick WidthI want to weave an afghan that is 48" wide. I have warping sticks that are only 47" wide. Is there any way I can use these sticks or should I just go the "paper" route?

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Fixing Smiling SelvedgesWhat's the cause of smiling selvedges and how do you fix them? Madelyn has the answers!

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Substitutions for 10/2 Unmercerized CottonWhat can I substitute for 10/2 unmercerized cotton? Madelyn has the answers!

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Counting HeddlesMadelyn gives advice for counting heddles.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Blended Drafts Side-by-SideMadelyn explains how to put 2 drafts, from 2 different structures, side-by-side in a single weaving.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Enlarging DraftsMadelyn goes over the different methods one can use when enlarging a draft.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: When Do You Need a Floating Selvedge?When is it okay to forgo a floating selvedge? Madelyn has the answers!

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Using a Sectional Beam without Warping SectionallyYou can warp a sectional beam without warping sectionally. Madelyn describes her method.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Using Tabletop Drafts on a Floor Loom Learn from Madelyn how to adapt table-loom drafts to use with floor looms.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Blending DraftsMadelyn advises on how to adjust 2 drafts to have the same number of ends to create a blended draft.

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