weaving


Ask Madelyn: Trouble with Edges

I am having trouble with my edges. One consistent problem I notice is that the fell is not straight. It slants downward at both sides. I have beamed the same warp several times, as I think this must be related to tension. Can you help me?

Ask Madelyn: All About the Countermarch Loom

What are countermarch looms like? How do they differ from jack looms?

Ask Madelyn: Warping With Multiple Chains

How do you handle multiple overlapping warp chains?

Ask Madelyn: Joining Old and New Warp

How do you tie an new warp onto an old warp?

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.