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    How To Weave with a Floating Selvedge

    by Sarah Resnick

    Using floating selvedges in your weaving is an easy way to have more even selvedges with twills or other patterns. This post explains what a floating selvedge is and how to weave with a floating selvedge.
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    How To Calculate Take-Up and Shrinkage In Weaving

    by Christine Jablonski

    This post has a quick lesson in how to calculate takeup and shrinkage in your weaving, so that you know how much yarn you will need for your project.
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    Weaving Techniques

    by Christine Jablonski

    There are many types of weaving techniques that can be used to create different fabrics on multi-shaft and rigid heddle looms. This post has descriptions and photos of some of the most popular techniques.
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    Weaving Equipment Terms

    by Christine Jablonski

    Confused by all of the terms of weaving equipment? What is a shuttle, a heddle, a reed, or a treadle? This blog post explains everything clearly so you can get started weaving with confidence.
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    Introduction to Multi-Shaft Looms

    by Christine Jablonski

    Multi-shaft looms allow you to create complex weaving patterns. But they aren't as intimidating as they look! This blog post shares all about multi-shaft looms, and what you should consider before buying your first loom.
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    How to Hemstitch Weaving Projects on the Loom

    by Amanda Rataj

    Hemstitching on the loom is a simple and easy process that results in a clean, neatly finished cloth. If you’ve ever felt stressed about your projects unravelling or if you don’t have a sewing machine or serger to finish edges, hemstitching secures your raw edge into tidy little groups while it's still on the loom.
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    Tips for Weaving with Linen Yarn

    by Christine Jablonski

    Linen yarn by nature requires a little more care while weaving but the finished results are so rewarding! If you're new to weaving with linen, these tips will set you up for success.
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    How to Fix a Broken Warp Thread by Amanda Rataj

    by Amanda Rataj

    Regardless of how careful a weaver you are, we all break warp threads. Sometimes it’s because we’ve beamed our warp funny or we’ve been packing our weft a bit too enthusiastically. Whatever the reason is, a broken warp thread does not spell disaster for your finished textile - and you likely already have all the tools you need!
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    Tips for Keeping Weaving Project Records

    by Amanda Rataj

    Weaving project records are an important part of your weaving practice for a number of good reasons! For starters, they help you duplicate a project - by keeping all your information in one place, you can easily make a project again, no matter how long ago you made it. They also help you learn from your past experiences.
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    How to Resize Weaving Patterns

    by Amanda Rataj

    This post explains how to adjust a weaving pattern to fit your loom. Resizing and adjusting a pattern to fit your loom’s width just takes a pencil, a bit of paper, and a calculator to help you successfully adapt the project.
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    How To Weave With A Balanced Beat

    by Christine Jablonski

    What is a balanced beat and how do I know if I have it? Achieving a balanced beat (also known as balanced weave) means that the number of weft picks per inch are the same as the number of warp ends per inch, and thus the warp and weft are equally visible. This post explains how to weave with a balanced beat.
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    Tips for Weaving Samples

    by Amanda Rataj

    Weaving a sample is like making a sketch - you learn more about your materials, your sett, how things wash, shrinkage rate, and how the finished textile behaves. This post explains how to get the most out of your sampling process. 
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    How To Use String Heddles & Heddle Rods On Your Rigid Heddle Looms

    by Christine Jablonski

    This post teaches you how to use string heddles on your rigid heddle loom instead of using multiple pick-up sticks. 
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    How to Weave with Pick-Up Sticks

    by Liz Gipson

    One of the best ways for rigid-heddle weavers to make floats is to use pick-up sticks. This allows weavers to make a third or fourth shed, and break the over/under configuration of plain weave. This post explains how to use pick-up sticks with your rigid heddle loom.
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    Recommended Weaving Teachers

    by Sarah Resnick

    This post shares some of our favorite weaving websites and teachers, and also links to some of the weaving resources we have tucked away on our own website.
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    Introduction to Rigid Heddle Looms

    by Christine Jablonski

    Are you ready to dive into a whole new world of yarn and fiber? Try weaving! Rigid heddle looms are a perfect gateway to learning the wide and wonderful world of weaving. This post explains how to choose your first rigid heddle loom. 
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    Understanding Weaving Yarn Sizes

    by Sarah Resnick

    Weaving yarn sizes and their naming system can seem like gibberish when you’re starting out, but it’s good to have basic understanding of yarn sizes so you’ll know if the yarn you are choosing will have the appropriate epi or sett for your project.  This post explains what you need to know to get started. 
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    How to Choose the Best Warp Yarn for Weaving

    by Christine Jablonski

    Understanding what makes a good warp yarn is an important skill for every weaver to learn. This post explains how to tell if your yarn will be suitable to use as a warp on your loom. 
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