weaving


When Weaver and Loom Are One

Most of the weavers I know wish they had more time to weave. I think that too often we allow ourselves the "indulgence" of weaving only when our other work is done.

Ask Madelyn: Beating the Keep It Simple Towels Correctly

Several weavers mentioned having trouble with their beat when weaving the Keep It Simple Towels. Madelyn has some tips to fix that.

Ask Madelyn: Problems with Plaid

Wool yarns can be tricky to sett resulting in an unbalanced fabric.

It Was a Very Good Year

1999 was a transitional year for Handwoven and also its 20th anniversary year.

Ask Madelyn: Rigid-Heddle vs Two-Shaft

How does a two-shaft loom compare to a rigid-heddle loom?

Look Who's Talking

Not many of us show up to guild meetings in pearls these days but in the past it wasn't unheard of.

Ask Madelyn: Doubleweave vs Summer and Winter

What is the difference between doubleweave and summer and winter?

Ask Madelyn: Diagonal Fell Line

Why would a fell line become diagonal? How do you avoid having the problem?

Ask Madelyn: Supplementary Warping Without a Second Warp Beam

There are ways around not having a supplementary warp beam.

Ask Madelyn: A Slanted Fell, Continued

A slanted fell can be caused by many things, not just tension. You have to watch your process to find its cause.