I am warping my Big sister loom for the first time and having a problem getting a full shed opening. I warped with 2 contrasting colors/strands of 20/2 warping thread at 9 epi to accomodate beading with the shedding device. I threaded the heddles on the top shedding device for the beads, alternating each thread so that the beads can lie within the shed and be locked in when changing the shed. The second shedding device below it is set up for yarns at 9 epi in which the above pairs from the beading shed go thru one heddle and alternate as usual for the yarn. First question is, In theory should this work or am I threading improperly for combining weaving beads with yarn that is slightly heavier?
The space between the upper and lower frame is 18". The shedding devices are set at 8" and 13" above the bottom frame bar. I will fiddle with the warp threads that are twisted but want to make sure that the way I have set up is not the problem.
I look forward to combining different weight yarns - fine and medium, with tapestry beading and appreciate any advice.
Gratefully,
Mary