Weaving and Spinning Hemp
From rope to fine tablecloths, hemp has been used by industry and for textiles for many centuries.… Read more...
Weaving with Hemp
Rigid Heddle Samples
I had the pleasure of meeting Kat Walton, an accomplished drop spindler and weaver. Here are some samples she wove using a rigid heddle loom.… Read more...
Metric Conversion Tables
Metric Conversion Tables for Weaving Yarns
Worsted Wool conversions
Cotton Yarn conversions
Linen Yarn conversions
Lea, Nel, Tex, Nm
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… Read more... 10 Steps to Warp: Tie On Warp
10 Steps to Warping – Step 10 – Tying the Warp
When the warp has been evenly wound on to the back beam, you are almost ready to weave.… Read more...
10 Steps to Warp: Beam Warp
10 Steps to Warping – Step 9 – Beaming the Warp
Once the warp threads have been securely tied to the back apron rod, you are ready to begin to wind the remaining warp on to the back beam.… Read more...
10 Steps to Warp: Thread Heddles
10 Steps to Warping – Step 8 Thread the Heddles
When all of the warp ends have been sleyed through the reed, I move to the back of the loom.… Read more...
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