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Fri, 02/16/2018 - 03:40

Sara von Tresckow

Your question is a very broad one, one that is probably best answered by a comprehensive weaving book like "Big Book of Weaving", "Learn to Weave", etc. groups on a board such as this are usually for just one of the aspects of your question.

Fri, 02/16/2018 - 12:38

Lainey

Just post your specific question as you posted this one.  then hope someone sees and can help you!   I did read recently that sett (2 t's) has traditionally been used for the warp/weft color order for a specific tartan and set (one T) was the EPI.  Somewhere those 2 different spellings/meanings got blended.  So, when you are refering to tartans you have to mind your T's!  There are some fantastic tartan weavers here so you might get lucky!

 

Sat, 02/17/2018 - 22:00

Joanne Hall

Did you weave a balanced weave?  That would be 7.5 wefts per inch, either single or doubled?  That is what one usually does for scarves and fabrics, especially for a tartan and for plaids, where the pattern of the weft matches the pattern of the warp. 

If you beat hard, you get a lot more than 7.5 per inch.  Then you are getting closer to weft faced, which you do not want if you are weaving a plaid.  And if you want a scarf to be soft, don't beat hard.

Joanne

Sun, 02/18/2018 - 13:29

Erica J

Cynthia,

After years of people commenting that the difference between groups and forums was confusing, we did away with forums years ago. We posted numerous times when this change was made.

I think this is a question you could post in any group. If you are looking specifically for a group of new or returning weavers, that would be the Gnarly Newbies Group.

I think you have several good answers here already, but hopefully, my reply helps you in navigating the site.

Have a great day,

Erica

Sun, 02/18/2018 - 15:39

sandra.eberhar…

I guess I don't understand your concern with groups and forums. If you want to appeal to the weavers who frequent Weavo for assistance, all you have to do is create post.  

I also agree that you are restricting yourself when you demand that you be able to advance the warp from the bench. I have looms that this can be done, and it can be convenient, but don't think it's absolutely needed.  If I was looking for a loom for a small space, I would look first at the more critical requirements (what kind of patterning and cloth will I make) and let that and size drive my choise.