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Laverne Waddington.
Passionate about backstrap weaving.

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    • D. FAQ 4 – How do I wind a warp for backstrap weaving?
    • E. FAQ 5 – What is a good knot to use to tie off on the warping board?
    • F. FAQ 6 – Where can I tie up my loom in my house?
    • G. FAQ 7 – How do I make continuous string heddles?
    • H. FAQ 8 – How should I sit when I am weaving??
    • I. FAQ 9 – How do I open the sheds on a narrow warp?
    • J. FAQ 10 – How do I open the sheds on wide and/or sticky warps?
    • K. FAQ 11 – How do I stop my shed rod from moving around?
    • L. FAQ 12 – How do I create a third selvedge?
    • O. FAQ 15 – How do I roll up my work as it progresses?
    • Q. FAQ 17 – Where can I find the diamond graph paper for charting double weave and supplementary weft patterns?
    • R. FAQ 18 – How do I go about weaving wider pieces?
    • S. FAQ 19 – How can I memorize a pattern and stop using a chart?
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