weaving


Ask Madelyn: Using a Sectional Beam

I just got a loom with a sectional beam. Now what?

Ask Madelyn: Troubleshooting Elongated Designs

I have been falling in love with overshot and have done several recent projects from Handwoven. My problem is that I am not, as hard as I try, able to beat my designs to square.

Back to School, Back to Basics: Handweaving Teachers Share Advice

Looking for tips for the experts? Here are some great ones from some of our favorite weaving teachers!

Ask Madelyn: Twisted Warp Chain

Chaining the warp with two hands may help you eliminate twisting of the warp as you beam.

Ask Madelyn: Beaming

Beaming on tightly and with even tension is important.

Ask Madelyn: Stuffer Rugs

Madelyn describes the weave structure of stuffer rugs.

Ask Madelyn: Beater Blues, Getting Consistent PPI

How do you get a consistent beat on a wide project?