Madelyn van der Hoogt

Madelyn van der Hoogt


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Jacquard Looms: The Origin of Weaving Computing

The textile industry was crucial to the development of computers and programming, particularly the origin of weaving computing machines like Jacquard looms.

Ask Madelyn: Make Your Own Raddle to Modify a Sectional Warp Beam

Madelyn explains how you can modify a loom with a sectional warp beam for easier warping. All you have to do is make your own raddle!

Fiber Word Nerds: Origin of the Word Sleazy

Did you know the origin of the word sleazy is textile-related? So what is "sleazy" fabric?

Fearless Woven Shibori Experimentation

Techniques like woven shibori require some experimentation, but "failure" doesn't have to be scary. Set up experiments and start expanding your horizons!

Ask Madelyn: Smiling Huck Lace

Weight your lace ends to even out your tension with huck lace.

Ask Madelyn: Uses for Loom Waste

Madelyn shares more reader suggestions on how to use loom waste.

Ask Madelyn: A Loose Linen Warp

Linen can be tricky to beam on with consistent tension across the warp. Learn Madelyn's methods for success.

Ask Madelyn: Other Solutions to a Loose Linen Warp

More suggestions on why a weaver's linen warp might be getting loose.

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