This is the bamboo scarf that I was so excited to start on my table loom in August. I put it aside because the tension just wasn't right and I became frustrated.
I finally picked it up again last night and tried to save the project - I have over a foot of weaving completed at this point.
After a few minutes of looking at my work I realized the tension could not be corrected without rewinding the warp so I wound the warp completely to one side - in the front of the loom. After it was completely wound I took the warp off of the back and retied with a consistent tension.
After winding back I found that the tension was even worse than before!
I don't want to give up on this project because the bamboo in the black and gray pattern is really soft and pretty. After thinking about it for awhile I came up with the idea of putting tension on the warp in groups by twisting pencils - like this:
This seems to be working but it's a pain and it feels like I'm cheating - if I can't get through this weaving I'm going to be very discouraged. Hopefully it will work but I've put it aside again for another day. ...
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Ok, an update on this weaving nightmare! The pencil thing didn't work and I'm completely frustrated. The good news is I'm signed up for a weaving class in my local parks and recreation program. Maybe with some begging and pleading I can get the help to save this project. Class starts in April so more on this UFO later.
I love your use of pencils, I used to use small pieces of cardboard to increase tension in an area, but it looks like you have a tension problem in more than 1 area.
I hope you can sort it out as the weaving looks beautiful. How can you put it down for such long periods?
Cheers
Shirley
www.shirleytreasure.wordpress.com
I am considering purchasing an Ashford table loom. Would you recommend the Ashford? How many heddles does yours have? I think I want the 24 inch 8 heddle. As I am a new weaver with little experience, I don't want more loom than I can handle. Any advice or comments would be a great help. Thanks.
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