Hi
A few days ago, I just got a 39" Varpa Karelia probably from the 70's. It has 8 shafts and 10 treadles. I got a great deal and it is in very good shape. The former owner hadn't woven on it in over 8 years, so it wasn't completely tied up. It will be my first CM loom. I'm a beginner who has been weaving on a 4 shaft CB loom. I am going to only tie up 4 shafts and 6 treadles for a while. It will be my only floor loom, so I hope that I can weave almost anything on it.
Does anybody have any advice for tying it up? Would it be possible in the future to add any more shafts? Will it work well for rag rugs?
Any advice specific to this maker or CM looms in general would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Candace