We estimate the length of the remaining warp, cut a warp yarn of that length, thread it from the back of the loom through the heddle and reed and thread it into the web for about an inch. Then wind

Because I weave a lot of painted warps, I do just what Sara recommends...I wind 2-3 extra warp ends, paint the warp chain, wind it on and then pull those 2-3 ends off of the warp beam in equal measure

Professional weavers, at least those in Germany, never repair broken warp threads off the back on a weight. They repair a broken warp by placing a new extension warp as far back on the warp beam with

Hello Eileen, My low tech solution when this has happened is to fill a plastic gallon water jug. Hang the replacement thread off the back of the loom. Place the full jug on top. It does require me to

A question to all of you much more experienced weavers out there. Historically, cloth was woven using singles. Has anyone read period diaries or the such, where it was mentioned how the home weaver

A fascinating and inspiring look at what textile artists are doing in Scotland, particularly. Thanks for the link

Stunning work! I was intrigued and impressed with the range of work and how well it was presented. Plus, I bought a few things. Thank you for sharing, Eileen.

Wow! What gorgeous work! Like Amy, I’m still looking, and drooling. Makes me feel okay again! Mimi Mimi Anderson mimi_anderson@...

Thank you Eileen, this is a really atractive marketplace with beautiful textiles. And Dovecot is well worth supporting too. I am sharing the information with other associations. Kind regards. Lala

Thank you. I will take up the offer and pass this site on to my fiber friends. Jody in Tucson

I'll second that! I've just spent the last hour shopping and drooling. Gorgeous work and beautifully presented! Amy

This Scottish weaving show has some wonderful weavers and weaving. Well worth a look, and an inspiration for replacing in person shows. https://pickoneproductions.com/cloth20 Eileen Driscoll Ithaca

https://pickoneproductions.com/ Eileen Driscoll Ithaca NY https://sites.google.com/site/eileeninithaca1/

Version 2 of Multi-weft Double Weave Drafter is now available along with an updated example of how to use it. Multi-weft Double Weave Drafter is a web based tool that creates dobby WIF drafts for

Me too. It gives me a headache!-the other Su

Alaire, I've had trouble reading labels stuck into tubes (not cones) without removing them.

I should have said I stick the masking tape on the yarn on the tube. I usually put it to cover the loose end of the yarn.

I have a p-touch label maker from Staples that I use for everything around the house. It would be a simple matter to stick the label on the inside of the cone. Should still be able to read it. --

I've woven with cassette tape in the weft and a 2/60s silk warp; light-weight satin for the pattern areas, and basketweave for the ground. I really enjoyed it - and the contrast between natural silk

I've ordered 100 quart sized zip lock bags and some paper tags with string. Will either come up with an abbreviation scheme for the tags or use MS Excel to capture the details. Went with bags due to