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 Weaving Techniques and Using Equipment

Warping a Louet Jane table loom

Warping a Louet Spring Loom

Winding a Pirn for an End-feed Shuttle 

How to Lash On

How to Safely Cut Out Weft 

How to Make a Two Stick Header

Tying onto an Existing Warp 

Why you Should use a Cloth Protector

How to Use a Temple or Stretcher 

Fixing Broken or Missing Warp Ends 

All About Shuttles



Weave Structures

Theo Moorman Inlay Technique 

Weft Twining Tapestry Technique 

How to Weave Shibori Scarves 

How to Weave Shibori Scarves #2

Dyeing Using Procion MX for Shibori Scarves

Dyeing Using Procion MX  #2 

Dyeing Using Gaywool Dyes #1

Dyeing Using Gaywool Dyes #2

Katasome Dye Technique

Rya Knot Tapestry Technique

How to Weave Bead Leno



Planning Your Project

How to use a McMorran Yarn Balance

Doing a Burn Test for Unknown Fibers 



Finishing Techniques

 Making a Blocking Board 

Creating a Fancy Fringe 

How to Bead a Fringe 

How to Bead a Fringe #2

How to Make a Wrapped Fringe 

How to Make a Wrapped Fringe #2 

One Way to Block a Table Runner 



Miscellaneous

Silk Fusion Cards

Using Wool Combs 


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