I have a commission for 2 wide rugs (40" in the reed) and am almost finished threading. Usually I lash on when making rugs but this is the widest I have gone. Should I lash onto the front apron bar or tie on? What will yield more even tension? Should I lash on in small groups of 10-12" at a time?
Once I have completed my sample, I plan on moving to the 2-stick header described by Peggy Osterkamp here. I need to have the tension correct to begin with.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Claudia