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ArticleAsk Madelyn: Catching edge warp threads with two shuttlesMadelyn provides two methods for handling warp threads that aren't being caught when weaving with two shuttles.
ArticleAsk Madelyn: Is there a correct tabby shuttle order?

I have always followed a certain rule for using the tabby weft in supplementary-weft structures such as overshot and summer and winter: Throw the tabby pick before the pattern pick. Please tell me the reason for this.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: What's a Block Weave?Block weaves are structures in which groups of warp and weft threads can produce two different-looking interlacements, one that identify as “pattern,” the other as “background.”

ArticleAsk Madelyn: The Best Yarn to Use for Baby BlanketsI'm planning a baby blanket and am trying to figure out what type of yarn to use. What do you recommend for baby blankets?

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Overshot Tabby OrderAny two picks in a row of overshot pattern in the same block will either cuddle together at the outside edge of a motif or split a bit apart.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Starting and Finishing a WeftWhat is the best way to start/end a weft? At the beginning of a project, the end of a project, and when you run out of weft and start a new one?

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Overshot or Tied Overshot?How can you tell whether a fabric was woven inwoven in overshot and tied overshot?

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Skeleton Tie-Ups and Countermarch LoomsI'm trying to use a skeleton tie-up on my countermarch loom for a 4-shaft huck-lace draft but it's not working. Help!

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Fabric DrapeThree basic factors affect drape: yarn/fiber, weave structure, and warp/weft density. How can you design fabric with the drape you want?

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Is there a way to make tying up my loom easier?Any tips for getting under the loom as we age?

ArticleAsk Madelyn: What Are Warping Sticks, and How Long Should They Be? Points to consider when you step up from paper to sticks.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: What Should I Do About Repeating Weft Stripes?It‘s okay to carry multiple wefts along the selvedges—Madelyn is strongly in favor of doing so, and has a few tricks to ease the process!

ArticleAsk Madelyn: Can I Combine Plain Weave and Twill on an 8-Shaft Loom?Threading both structures requires only six shafts, while treadling options depend on the twill.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: What’s a Good Way to Mix Cotton and Acrylic?Is one yarn better used in the warp, and the other in the weft?

ArticleAsk Madelyn: How Much Yarn Do I Need to Weave a Project? And what exactly is loom waste, anyway?

ArticleAsk Madelyn: What’s a Turned Draft, and How Do I Make One? Here’s the simple process, plus two good reasons to learn it.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: How Do I Minimize Waste When Retying a Warp?Actually, don’t retie that warp—add some plain weave with a stick in the middle!

ArticleAsk Madelyn: How Long Should a Scarf Be?Consider the wearer’s height, the way it will be worn (wrapped or looped?), and its main purpose (decorative or warmth?).

ArticleAsk Madelyn: I Keep Losing My Place During Treadling!Learn to stay on track by pairing up lefts and rights with odds and evens.

ArticleAsk Madelyn: What Size Should a Table Runner Be?Begin by considering where and how you’ll use the runner.

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