Tag Archives: threading

All set to weave…but wait…

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

It has taken me a while but the napkin project has been threaded and sleyed. I tied onto the front beam and wove a header. 8 total picks in fact and that is when I discovered not one but two … Continue reading →

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Napkins are half threaded

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

I am making the Magical Napkin Kit from Lunatic Fringe. This is naturally dyed unmercerized cotton, 10/2. The challenge of the stripes was that they were uneven – 11 – 13 -11 ends. And then each block has a different … Continue reading →

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Sleying the reed

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Threading is done. I rechecked and found one error! I had to fit in an extra heddle to hold the errant end. I have just begun sleying. And I am sleying into a brand new 12 dent reed, 41 inches … Continue reading →

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Threading – half way there

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

I am half way through threading the heddles. It’s back breaking today for some reason so I am done for the day. I am taking time and fussing with every end it feels. I just want this warp to be … Continue reading →

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I have doubleweave!

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

I finished the threading and the sleying. I tied up the shafts; I got my treadling pattern (an easy right to left and left to right). I wove 8 picks of scrap yarn to spread the warp. Then I raised … Continue reading →

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