Warp And Weft


Weaving on the Shoulders of Giants

There’s no replacing the “Aha!” moments to be gained by watching someone who has woven so long that weaving knowledge has sunk into in every synapse, bone, and sinew.

Ask Madelyn: Waffle Weave and Sett

How do you determine sett for waffle weave? Madelyn can help you figure it out.

Ask Madelyn: Whether to Lash or Knot

Which is the best way to attach to the apron rod? Lashing on or knotting?

Ask Madelyn: A Fickle Selvedge

I am not quite sure why the right selvedge is somewhat messy while the other selvedge is very neat. I am pretty sure it has to do with carrying the yarn.

Ask Madelyn: Centering the Warp

How important is centering the warp? It is OK to split patterns in the middle?

Ask Madelyn: Broken Warp Threads

Why do my selvedges keep breaking? Help!

Ask Madelyn: Warping for Rep-Weave

When you have multiple ends in a dent how do you keep them from twisting around each other?

Ask Madelyn: A Brittle Selvedge

Why would one selvedge end break but not the other? Is it the weight on it?

Ask Madelyn: A Strange Selvedge

Does it matter if the edge thread is up or down when you go into the shed with your shuttle?