Since buying my first weaving book, my collection has grown quite a bit. For many of us, our libraries are sources of valuable information and inspiration.
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The word “gamp” comes from a slang term for “umbrella.” In weaving a gamp is a fun and interesting way to study weave structures, or color interaction, or both!
Applying the same standards to the finishing as you did to everything else about a project sometimes takes more time than the weaving.
Broken warp threads at the edges aren't usually a problem for me. When they do occur, I understand that the breakage is probably due to draw-in.
Weaving master Madelyn answers a question about a master yarn chart sett and warping a loom in this helpful weaving article.
The types of cotton yarn most often used in weaving are 10/2 pearl cotton and 8/2 unmercerized cotton. What's the difference between pearl and unmercerized?
Is there a reason for warping an overshot rug front to back, rather than back-to-front warping? How do you decide how to warp a loom for a given project?
When learning how to weave, many weavers struggle with calculating take-up. Learn to predict your final weaving dimensions based on materials and structure.