Linen can be tricky to beam on with consistent tension across the warp. Learn Madelyn's methods for success.
More suggestions on why a weaver's linen warp might be getting loose.
A reader asks Madelyn for some clarification about floating selvedges.
Is there an easy way to sley two, three, or four different warps (hand-dyed) together?
Wet finishing requires using common sense and keeping a close eye on the process. Here are some other tips from Madelyn.
Two yarns may look similar in grist but in reality they are very different and need to be sett differently too.
What yarn is the best to use for upholstery? Madelyn has some suggestions.
What is the difference between the Portee Cross and Porrey Cross?
The terms “star” vs “rose” have most often been applied to the treadling order of blocks in overshot, but they are actually also used with other block weaves, particularly in traditional doubleweave coverlets and damask tablecloths.