This is one of those " I wish I had thought of that" when I have been struggling with warping. Thank you so much for your generous sharing of tips to help make us better weavers.
I always warp myself. I am working on a 52 inche wide warp. It is 20 yards long. I have been professionally weaving since 1975. I have woven a couple thousand scarves, endless numbers of shawls and throws and rugs. I dye most of the fibers I use. I would say I have put more than the hours of weaving that makes me one of the most experienced weavers in the US, I am 72. Like I said my warp I am putting on is 15 epi and 52 inches. The more you weave the more you know and you can solve any problem and solve any problem and I still find ways of doing things different. Be free to make mistakes. I don't roll paper into the warp. Have fun, relax weave. It's a beautiful thing. 😊
I do something similar using a stainless steel shower rod to hold my warp. I won't go into the differences in how I wind but when I get the warp wound on, I place a strip of painters tape across the top threads on the bar before I cut the loops at the end. Then I flip the taped ends over the back of the heddle while I pull the lower threads to the bottom of the slots and slip knot them out of the way. Then I remove the top threads from the tape one at a time and thread them through the holes - much faster and the threads are never twisted when I weave to the end of the warp.
This is so helpful! I’ve been having trouble keeping the threads straight and consistently tensioned while rolling them on, especially with longer warps. Problem solved! Thank you!
Although I have created a "tension device" with 4 dowels, I really appreciate all the effort and love that you put in showing so many different ways of doing this. You fill the weaver's life with hope, variety and creativity. Thank you. Oh! I also wanted to say that not only you and the school have been mentioned in many other youtube channels as an excellent resource for weaving, but also many of us really appreciate the charisma you show when helping us in the weaving world ❤
I have just recently brought myself a loom. Started making my first scarf and have had to stop because all my warp threads in the middle were loose. This has literally saved me ! Thank you so so much 😊
Thank you for this great way to warp alone Kelly, I have been wanting to do a big warp so rather than doing it at club I wanted to do it at home as I take so long to do it because of back problems, I can relax and take breaks without stressing. I just need to buy the clamps which I assume Bunnings will have.
I've been warping from the stand since you first showed that method. It's great for long warps or if you are not using a table. This is also a great idea. Thank you.
As a newbie (I have a rigid heddle loom 24", but haven't started weaving yet), I find your information and procedures very educational! I am looking to have an enjoyable new hobby....~ Blessings!
Thanks so much Kelly, I’ve behaving trouble warping on, one my own, so this is a really good solution for me. Really appreciate you sharing this. Thanks again!!! ❤❤
I needed a boost of enthusiasm from you again, thank you!! Having many looms yet not doing any weaving on any of them right now, has put me in a bit of a funk. Thank you for being you and. thank you for this great idea. I have grabbed my little loom now, placed it on the table, grabbed my ball of cotton yarn, and will be warping it up today with a new project.
Very good ideas. I use a large, heavy dowel rod as the warping peg then the weight of the dowel keeps nice tension for the wind on. It has worked magnificently! Thanks for the idea, would be great for shorter warps.
Great method for winding on Kelly. I use a warping board to make the warp independent of the loom, but still sometimes struggle with winding on. I'll be using this method of winding on next time. Thank you for another great idea!
Just watched your video.....your instructions are always so clear and easy to follow (for a beginner like myself). You are appreciated & inspiring Kelly. Keep on weaving!
What a great idea! I wish i could direct warp but typical small uk house means i havent got anywhere in the house with enough room to do it so i have to indirect warp using the back of my kromski.
This looks great. I do have a question about doing it alone. My loom is on a stand. I don’t have a big table to set it on and have the warp supported. If I was to take it off the stand, how do I get it back on by myself after it is warped. Do you have any recommendations of how this would work? As always, I love your posts and your clearly presented videos. Many, many thanks.
Тоже интересный способ. Видела. как мужчина привязывал бутыль с водой к такой планке для натяжения нитей, но и этот способ удачный, если длины стола хватает.
Hi Kelly, I'm new at treddle weaving and I can't get the draft though my head. I've got threading the headdles but the treaddling square gets me.and do you do a pick of your other yarn day like your doing a twell
This a great idea. I have so .uch problem warping by myself. I procrastinate warping because i have sp much problem What size spring clamp are those you use? Amazon has a few different size. Thank you. I am going to try it.
@@KellyCasanova haha, nope, my living space is super small, my table is only 20x27” and the largest open area is only 21x36”. But I ended up drilling a piece of wood to the foot of my anchored bed, so I can clamp the peg unto it and still be able to open the fridge. I can set on the bed and hold the loom to keep the tension while turning the knob. I don’t think any of my projects so far need to be longer than the bed. 🤣🤣🤣 During the summer I can build a table outside to set up my warping threads. In the winter I will need to be inventive. Thank you though.
@@The_loopy_knitter Good on you for looking for solutions. I know a lot of weavers who travel in mobile homes over summer and warp outside using picnic tables.
The type of loon you are talking about is more of a hobbyist loom. Classes, if you can teach yourself, you will discover new things yourself. The weavings will reflect you personally and choices. Find an old weaving book, let your creativity and interest fly, relax, have fun. Over the years it will develop. Your weaving will be your own. There are very few rules you need to know about weaving, then weave with abandonment. I do get it that some weavers do it for many reasons. I believe many people don't stick with it. The results of weaving, the things created can be breathtaking. I can still be impressed with the things I make. I have and continue to be a weaver. I plan to weave as long as I am able. Keep challenging yourself. If you buy yarn from the yarn companies, all their yarn looks the same, an is the same. Of you follow others patterns and use the same yarn, it all looks alike. Try using different weights and fiber content for warps. Mix thin and thicker yarns, wools, cotton, rayon,silks, different textures in the same warp. Don't rely on old, standard patterns to add interest. Most repeated patterns, can be boring. We can all follow the set rules. Make your on path as you become a more experienced weaver. Mistakes are good we learn from our mistakes. Your weaving will reflect it. We are capable of more than we think. Take your weaving from looking like a paint by numbere oil painting, to a really truly individualistic piece of weaving. It will have it's own soul and that soul is you.
