Loom


Ask Madelyn: Beating the Keep It Simple Towels Correctly

Several weavers mentioned having trouble with their beat when weaving the Keep It Simple Towels. Madelyn has some tips to fix that.

Ask Madelyn: Rigid-Heddle vs Two-Shaft

How does a two-shaft loom compare to a rigid-heddle loom?

Look Who's Talking

Not many of us show up to guild meetings in pearls these days but in the past it wasn't unheard of.

Ask Madelyn: Using Texsolv Cords on Apron Rods

How do you attach apron rods with texsolv cords?

Ask Madelyn: Using Tabby

The direction “use tabby” can be confusing. Madelyn explains what it means.

A Weaver and a Heritage

If you want to know a culture, look at its cloth. The materials and tools speak to us of place, and the designs handed down the generations tell us the stories of a people.

Ask Madelyn: 8-Shaft Tie Up

What's the best tie-up for an 8-shaft loom?

Ask Madelyn: Advice on Buying a "Dream Loom"

What is the best size loom to buy? And how many shafts do you need?

Ask Madelyn: Fringe and Hemstitching

I hemstitched my project, but I am not sure if this is stable enough unless I allow for fringing. I do not really want fringe so would it be better for me to fold in the ends and machine stitch them?

Weaving for the Fun of It

Weaving is supposed to be fun but that doesn't mean it isn't also hard sometimes.