
Ask Madelyn: Adjusting a Draft to Be Woven in Two Panels
Because my loom is only 36" wide, I’m thinking of weaving the blanket in two panels. What would be the best way to do this?
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Because my loom is only 36" wide, I’m thinking of weaving the blanket in two panels. What would be the best way to do this?

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