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nancy biggins asks
good persons, in the late 1970s a woman woodworker in willits, california built me a vertical tapestry loom to the schematics of jeanpierre larochette. it is fine furniture quality of hardwoods and st
good persons, in the late 1970s a woman woodworker in willits, california built me a vertical tapestry loom to the schematics of jeanpierre larochette. it is fine furniture quality of hardwoods and st
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source for tapestry warp 3 messages
good morning , good persons, and pre-holiday greetings to all. i live in rural northern california and have a friend on the coast west of me who has now run out of tapestry warp. she has asked me, and
good morning , good persons, and pre-holiday greetings to all. i live in rural northern california and have a friend on the coast west of me who has now run out of tapestry warp. she has asked me, and
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By nancy
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Peeling a sheep 5 messages
I heard about drugs that they give sheep to make their wool come off more easily. This is a video about an injectable enzyme without any information. But the video that shows them "peeling" a sheep is
I heard about drugs that they give sheep to make their wool come off more easily. This is a video about an injectable enzyme without any information. But the video that shows them "peeling" a sheep is
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By sallyeyring
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rods for warping 21 messages
#weaving
I like to use rods for lashing the warp to the warp beam and weaving headings to lash to the cloth beam. I'm currently using a couple of flat narrow wood sticks in the heading and they are bowing unde
I like to use rods for lashing the warp to the warp beam and weaving headings to lash to the cloth beam. I'm currently using a couple of flat narrow wood sticks in the heading and they are bowing unde
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By Jane Eisenstein
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weaving words 3 messages
If memory serves, Weavers magazine had an article on how to weave words on a slant on dobby looms. Please point me to this article or any other articles on weaving word on dobby looms.
If memory serves, Weavers magazine had an article on how to weave words on a slant on dobby looms. Please point me to this article or any other articles on weaving word on dobby looms.
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By Jane Eisenstein
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Wave Stick 10 messages
Anyone use one of these? Any recommendations on brand? length?? See Handwoven Nov/Dec 2020 page 20-22 for details. Louise in NorCal
Anyone use one of these? Any recommendations on brand? length?? See Handwoven Nov/Dec 2020 page 20-22 for details. Louise in NorCal
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By Louise Yale
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Excellent resource for weaving design
I have been working my way through a new book just published by Master Weaver Janet Phillips called "Exploring Woven Fabrics". All I can say is WOW. This book is for those that already have some basic
I have been working my way through a new book just published by Master Weaver Janet Phillips called "Exploring Woven Fabrics". All I can say is WOW. This book is for those that already have some basic
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By Deborah Briggs
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Call for applications for a virtual 3D shaft weaving art exhibition 2 messages
I hope that this isn't a duplicate, but I don’t remember seeing it earlier. Liz Moncrief, www.aweaversway.com Instagram address: moncriefliz Don't wait until the last moment to register for the 3D s
I hope that this isn't a duplicate, but I don’t remember seeing it earlier. Liz Moncrief, www.aweaversway.com Instagram address: moncriefliz Don't wait until the last moment to register for the 3D s
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By Elizabeth Moncrief
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Loom Manufacturer Identification 5 messages
Can anyone identify the manufacturer associated with this logo? It is on a loom that requires a little TLC and potentially replacement parts. Many thanks in advance for any assistance provided! Claudi
Can anyone identify the manufacturer associated with this logo? It is on a loom that requires a little TLC and potentially replacement parts. Many thanks in advance for any assistance provided! Claudi
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By Claudia Cocco
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Paris bistro chairs 13 messages
There was an interesting article in the Sept. 19-20 Wall Street Journal's Off Duty section about Paris bistro chairs, "Next Time I See Paris" by Courtney Lichterman. Two websites show many beautiful d
There was an interesting article in the Sept. 19-20 Wall Street Journal's Off Duty section about Paris bistro chairs, "Next Time I See Paris" by Courtney Lichterman. Two websites show many beautiful d
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By barbara walker
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Beiderwand 3 messages
I am weaving Beiderwand for the first time and I have a sett question. Do I consider it Double Weave so my sett is twice that of plan weave?
I am weaving Beiderwand for the first time and I have a sett question. Do I consider it Double Weave so my sett is twice that of plan weave?
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By Laurie Schellinger
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Fiber Designer Loom
I am trying to assemble a Fiber Designer loom. If you have knowledge of these looms, will you please contact me? Specifically, I need help with the brake, treadle tie up system, foot beam direction, o
I am trying to assemble a Fiber Designer loom. If you have knowledge of these looms, will you please contact me? Specifically, I need help with the brake, treadle tie up system, foot beam direction, o
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Terry Slagel
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Sandpaper Beam? 12 messages
I just had the tension\warp advance system (live tension) suddenly stop working. The brake has been set at the same tension for several warps and has worked perfectly. Now, when I try to advance the w
I just had the tension\warp advance system (live tension) suddenly stop working. The brake has been set at the same tension for several warps and has worked perfectly. Now, when I try to advance the w
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By bigwhitesofadog
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Selling AVL overhead beater with double fly box
Never used Overhead beater for 30” A-series AVL. Including double fly box, two new AVL fly shuttles and six pirns. Asking $900. Brand new would be over $1400. Clare
Never used Overhead beater for 30” A-series AVL. Including double fly box, two new AVL fly shuttles and six pirns. Asking $900. Brand new would be over $1400. Clare
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By Clare Settle
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Heddles and sharpies 10 messages
I bought some bright colored sharpies to mark my heddles. They are labeled “permanent marker”. 24 hours later, the color smudges. I’m assuming I overdid the amount of marker needed. Has anybody had th
I bought some bright colored sharpies to mark my heddles. They are labeled “permanent marker”. 24 hours later, the color smudges. I’m assuming I overdid the amount of marker needed. Has anybody had th
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By Amy Somerstein
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Updated List of Sandra's Yarns
Thank you to all of those that have purchased yarns to support the Sandra Rude Memorial Fund for Advanced Learning at Complex Weavers. As a result of your purchases, I have been able to contribute $80
Thank you to all of those that have purchased yarns to support the Sandra Rude Memorial Fund for Advanced Learning at Complex Weavers. As a result of your purchases, I have been able to contribute $80
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By sandrarude
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Janet Meany 9 messages
Hi Everyone Janet Meany and Paula Pfaff are the two authors of a weaving book called Rag Rug Handbook. Janet, helped weavers with her loom manual library. Published weaving newsletter twice a year cal
Hi Everyone Janet Meany and Paula Pfaff are the two authors of a weaving book called Rag Rug Handbook. Janet, helped weavers with her loom manual library. Published weaving newsletter twice a year cal
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By Joe P
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The World-Changing Technology of Textiles - WSJ 2 messages
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jody Williams jody@... 1245 W Calzada Court Tucson AZ 85704 520 505-4468 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The World-Changing Technology of TextilesThe fabric of modern life is more than a me
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jody Williams jody@... 1245 W Calzada Court Tucson AZ 85704 520 505-4468 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The World-Changing Technology of TextilesThe fabric of modern life is more than a me
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By jody Williams
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Soy milk as a mordant for cellulose yarns 2 messages
Anyone use this on scoured cellulose yarns? Louise in NorCal
Anyone use this on scoured cellulose yarns? Louise in NorCal
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By Louise Yale
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Cotton Yarn breaking 25 messages
My older 5/2 Mercerized cotton is totally falling apart! I will now have to look at all of my cotton. Disappointing! I posted this on FB, many suggested bugs or other vermin and I don't see any signs
My older 5/2 Mercerized cotton is totally falling apart! I will now have to look at all of my cotton. Disappointing! I posted this on FB, many suggested bugs or other vermin and I don't see any signs
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By Carol Irving
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