Step 1 Recap (Don’t miss Gallery Photos Below — Warping Loom with the New Trapeze) When a test of yarn and weave pattern is successful, we think, “Oh, Man, I could have gone ahead with the project and be done by now.” Right? Yep. And when a test proves we have chosen the wrong pattern or a…
Months ago, I vowed I would make new curtains for my bedroom. Full of energy and enthusiasm, I tore down my old curtains and washed the blinds and the windows. After I bought some nice cotton-rayon yarn, I waited for the magic to happen. Eventually, it dawned on me that there was no Rumpelstiltskin to…
Before we try out the trapeze, I would like to share some history of my old LeClerc Nilus II loom. As you know already, I bought the loom a year and a half ago. It is built of hardwood and very sturdy. Suitable for rug weaving. It was in usable shape, but had a few…
Several years ago, I bought an ancient 4-harness LeClerc Nilus floor loom and began to learn to weave cloth. So far, I’m doing pretty well, if I do say so myself. Except … with … Warping … Every serious weaver knows a project which turns out well links directly to the quality of the warping…
