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Weaving on a Deadline

Who among us hasn't woven on a deadline, be it a textile exhibit, guild sale, magazine submission (of course, I encourage these commitments), or an upcoming birthday or holiday gifting opportunity?

Ask Madelyn: Wondering about Warp Color Order

How do you interpret the warp color order? What is it telling you to do?

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.

A New eBook: Blankets and Throws on Four Shafts

Like weaving blankets? Then you'll love this eBook dedicated to handwoven blankets and throws on just four shafts.

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.

Sharon Alderman: Lessons in Weaving Mastery

I never took an actual class from her, but so much of what I know about weaving I learned from Sharon Alderman.