Ask Madelyn


Ask Madelyn: Doublewidth

Is there a good method to use when warping warps that change colors frequently?

Ask Madelyn: Weft Angle

The optimum weft angle depends most on two factors: the width of the piece and the weave structure.

Ask Madelyn: Floating Shafts

Usually, when shafts float on a jack loom it is because there are so many treadles tied to raise that particular shaft that their combined weight is causing the shaft to go up even though you aren’t stepping on the treadles tied to it.

Ask Madelyn: Sectional warping

What are the advantages and disadvantages of sectional warping?

Ask Madelyn: Threading Drafts

Is it OK to read a threading draft left to right and thread it left to right?

Ask Madelyn: Skeleton Tie-ups

How do skeleton tie-ups work on a countermarch loom?

Ask Madelyn: Lease Sticks

How do you use lease sticks versus warping sticks?

Ask Madelyn: Yarn and Sett

As a beginning weaver, how do you know what reed and yarn to use for towels?