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All Sorts of Warp Ends: Single, Doubled, and Working
What do those words mean when it comes to heddles—and to sett?
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Sett
Ask Madelyn: How Should Turned Taqueté be Sett?
Is it the same as the sett for taqueté that isn’t turned?
Sometimes a Fraction Isn’t a Fraction
Let’s take a closer look at the weaving widths in project drafts.
Notes from the Fell: Choosing and Caring for Your Reeds
Reeds are a vital—and expensive—part of a loom. Tom Knisely explains how to choose the right sizes for your weaving, and gives some tips about caring for them.
Ask Madelyn: Ideas for Quick Dish Towels
What yarns and structures make for towels that are thirsty—and speedy to weave?
Ask Madelyn: Broken Warp Thread Woes
There are several factors to consider when you are determining the cause for broken warp threads. First and foremost is to locate where the break actually occurs in the threads.
The Benefits of Weaving Samples
Many weavers have a love/hate relationship with sampling. In her latest video, Color in Weaving, Deb Essen explains why she loves sampling!
SUBPlanning A Weaving Project: Part 1
Planning a project from scratch can feel daunting, but if you break it into steps, it is easier than you might think.
Designing Handwoven Garments on the Loom You Have
Every loom has its limits, but that needn’t stop you from making attractive handwoven garments.
Heirloom or Well-Loved?
When she became a mother, Sara learned what criteria to concentrate on when designing a baby blanket.
A Yarn about Yarn
I have been weaving the technique of warp-faced rep for over 35 years—and have yet to exhaust my ideas for color and design. This is the power of warp-faced rep.
Reducing Warp Widths to Fit Your Loom
Fell in love with a project, but it’s just a bit too wide for you loom? Don’t despair; there are ways to cut the width without compromising on style.
Sampling for Sett
I thought I was sampling for color, but to my surprise, it ended up being a sample for sett.