Still very new to weaving with my 4harness floor loom. Learning mostly on my own little bits at a time. Can someone please describe to me what I should do with the shuttle when I've pulled the thread through - where do I put it when I beat? Do I hold it somehow with one hand and beat with the other or place it elsewhere? Silly question to you weaving veterans, I'm sure, but I really don't know. Thanks a bunch!  

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Sat, 10/11/2014 - 22:40

laurafry

You might find my video clips on you tube helpful. My user name is lauraannfry1 Cheers Laura
Sat, 10/11/2014 - 23:13

Lenore

Thank you Laura. I found your video "throwing the shuttle."  Do you beat with the shed open or closed?

Sun, 10/12/2014 - 01:00

laurafry

My rhythms is such that I beat as the shed is closing. Do what feels right, getting familiar with the tools until you can develop your own rhythms. Cheers Laura
Sun, 10/12/2014 - 04:04

laurafry

Here is another video clip showing more of my body position at the loom.

http://youtu.be/eDRGwbu76mA

I think you can more clearly see how the whole body gets used with this.

cheers,

Laura