weaving


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?

Ask Madelyn: Converting Yarn

A project calls for 10/2 cotton but I want to use 5/2 cotton--how do I convert?

Ask Madelyn: Mixing Fibers

When you have a stash of yarns, how do you know which ones you can weave together?

Ask Madelyn: Learning About Yarns

How do you learn about the best yarns to weave with?

Ask Madelyn: Fringe Without Hemstitching

Do you have to hemstitch when you are planning on twisting fringe? Madelyn doesn't think so!

Ask Madelyn: Sectional Warp Beam Alternative Uses

I've come into possession of 36" floor loom with a sectional warp beam. I've not done sectional warping and do not plan to do so at this time. How would I go about warping in this case?

The Weaving Teacher Who is Already There

You have to be ready to learn the next step on the weaving journey. Thankfully the teachers are already there.