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Ask Madelyn: Can You Predict Fulling?

I have not found any source that tells how much shrinkage to expect when fulling a fabric. I know this will vary with the yarn used and processing time, but I need to know some approximate figures.

Ask Madelyn: Don't Pack a Sectional Warp

Why is that when sectional warping you don't need to pack the layers with paper while you are beaming?

Ask Madelyn: Weaving and Copyrights

Have you ever wondered how copyright applies to weaving? Madelyn has the answers.

Ask Madelyn: Sectional Beam Warping with a Raddle

How do you beam onto a sectional beam without using a sectional warping method (spool rack, tension box, etc.)?

Ask Madelyn: Weaving Blankets on a Narrow Loom

How do you weave a blanket on a narrow loom? Madelyn gives some options.

Ask Madelyn: No Advantages to Draw-In

Is there any advantage to draw-in? Madelyn has the answer!

Ask Madelyn: Why Pleats Don't Always Pleat

I wet-finished my pleated scarf according to the directions, but it didn't pleat right? What could have happened?

Ask Madelyn: A Problematic Plaid

Madelyn talks a weaver through a particularly problematic plaid project.

Ask Madelyn: Wooly Lace for Huck Throws

I'm trying to weave huck-lace throws. What I'm looking for is a light and lacy look. What I'm getting are really nice throws, but there are no lacy holes and what you see is the pattern created by floats. Help!

Ask Madelyn: Why Did I Run Out of Yarn?

You've done all of the calculations so why did you run out of yarn when you were warping?