Madelyn van der Hoogt

Madelyn van der Hoogt


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Ask Madelyn: Correcting Tension

I'm having a problem with my warp tension. Are there any weaving techniques that allow you to correct warp tension once you've already started weaving?

Medieval Weaving Techniques Brought To Life with Little Looms

The Society for Creative Anachronism researches and recreates medieval weaving techniques, often using little looms to make period garments and gear.

Ask Madelyn: Fulling vs Felting

What exactly is fulling fabric, and how is it different from felting? Ask Madelyn also covers the basic process of fulling handwoven fabric.

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: A Loose Linen Warp

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

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