Hello all, and thanks for llowing me to be a part of your group. I am brand new to weaving, and just acquired a 36" Union Loom, for the hefty sum of...$50.00. Unfortunately the woman who actually used the loom since it's purchase in 1950 has passed away, and there was no one able to give me any kind of guidance on using it. I know nothing whatsoever about warping a loom, and know of no one around me that would be able to help me learn. Can anyone suggest any thing that would help? The picture in the ad I answered,(attached) showed the loom warped with a set of placemats in progress, but when I got there, to pick it up, everything had been cut off, and rmoved to begin the dis assembly process. (At least they waited for me to get there for that!) HELP!

 

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SallyE (not verified)

Welcome to the addictive world of weaving!  How cool, you have a built-in spool rack and a sectional beam!

Where are you located?   Maybe there is a guild near you that you could join.   There are many books that would help, and a few videos, but since you have a sectional beam you might do better with a few lessons from an experienced weaver.

You only have two shafts, so will be limited to tabby weave and using colors and textures for your weaving, but adding more shafts wouldn't be that difficult, once you understand the weaving process.

 

Claudia Segal (not verified)

Janet Meany has loom manuals for older looms.  Her website is HERE.  She may have what you need to learn about your loom.

Where are you located?  Any classes nearby?

Claudia

design2weave (not verified)

Welcome to WEAVING! You are in for a rewarding journey! I highly recommend contacting a guild for assistance. May guilds offer weaving classes for beginners and a class would be just the thing you need to start with confidence. Here is a list of Weaving Guilds throught the US. http://www.camillavalleyfarm.com/other/weavingguilds.htm#usa There are quite a few in Pennsylvania and every Guild is a great resource for teaching and learning. Plus, the friendships you will make are priceless! I don't know what I would do without my guild and the members who have guided me in my journey.

MorningSunColorWorks

Thank you all for the suggestions... The nearest guild that I have found is @ an hour to an hour and a half from me, and only meets during the early mornings, when I am at work.(Also when they hold their classes) They are having a quilt and coverlet show this weekend at the Historic Harmony Weavers Cabin where they meet, and my husband has agreed to take me to the show so I can try to touch base with someone that might be willing to let me watch when they warp their loom. I think I am going to try to pretty her up a little, and maybe treat her to a new reed if I can find one. Her current one is showing its age, after a few yers of neglect in a basement. (Does anybody else refer to their looms like they are people, or just me? She hasn't told me her name yet, but I am sure when we get to know one another a little better, she will!)

sally orgren

Janet Meany has a website, and you can purchase old Union manuals. As for warping, there are some great contemporary sources out there (Debbie Chandler's book, Peggy Ostercamp, Interweave Press resources, including DVD's). Did you try and search Wevolution for "Union"? You may find other Union owners right here on the site.

Finally, if you live in PA, there are a lot of weavers around you! So definitlely make a bee line over to an event to meet some members. Between all these resources, I am sure you can get up to speed with your loom.

BoyLearner

At the guild I attend in Adelaide all the floor looms have name labels. I am told most of them are the names of previous owners. Following that protocol my loom is named 'Moni' (I presume for Monique). I even have a picture of her taken many years ago when she was an active member of the guild.

My son used to name all his computers according to his favourite book  or computer game characters.

Welcome to weaving. Enjoy!

auntysue

I recently aquired a Union Loom 36.  My problem is moving it from one basement with a narrow stairway down another narrow stairway.  What is the easiest way to take it apart and put back together? It currently has a rug in the process.  thanks 

CelticCats

How exciting.  I taught myself how to weave and warp my loom.  I decided that I would search online for everything that could help me with learning how to weave.  There are some great videos on UTube.  One by Ashford on how to warp your loom is really good.  She uses a raddle, which I find expensive to buy, but easy to make if you have a hammer, some wood, nails and a tape measure.

 

I have a book by Joanne Hall on how to warp your loom that is awesome.  You can buy the book at www.GlimakraUSA.com and I have found Joanne Hall to be extremely helpful; she is a member of Weavolution and owns/operates www.GlimakraUSA.com.

 

Good luck and I am happy to help anyway I can if you PM me.

 

Dorn

oldfanny

Sorry...didn't check the date the original was posted.