0: Fear of Warping

Produced by Syne Mitchell on February 13, 2006

In this, the first episode of Weavecast, we meet the host of WeaveCast, Syne Mitchell, discuss why the world needs a weaving podcast, decribe the format and content of future episodes, and address a concern of weavers everywhere: Fear of Warping.

Resources (mentioned during the show)

Syne Mitchell's Science-Fiction Writing
Spinner's and Weaver's Housecleaning Pages
Debbie Chandler's Warping Video
Chenille Scarf Pattern: Handwoven Magazine, Sept/Oct 1998, page: 38
Peggy Osterkamp's Weaving and Warping Books

Artist: Syne Mitchell
Title: 0: Fear of Warping
Album: WeaveCast: A podcast for handweavers
Genre: Podcast
Year: 2006
Length: 33:00 minutes (30.21 MB)
Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)

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first visit

Submitted by Anonymous on 12 August, 2009 - 07:48

Dear Syne,

I just discovered your website/podcast. I am a new weaver and this is a very exciting find. I look foward to listening to the rest of your weaving podcasts. WeVon, Kim

You make me laugh

Submitted by Anonymous on 8 May, 2010 - 19:50

Syne:
Someone in my guild mentioned your podcasts and after a horrendous mess with a warp tonight I came in and decided I should start listening to you because I really wanted to be weaving but can't get the damn warp on.

I have been weaving for 30 years and after a chenille disaster 15 years ago swore never to touch the stuff again, but then there was some cheap chenille at a sale and so I made a cute little scarf that I love wearing so I thought I'd buy a lot of chenille and try to sell scarves and my first warp is 8 yards and I thought I'd just tie on to a lovely undulating twill rather than resley...... and for some reason all the chenille decided to wrap around itself and I can't get any tension and I have this big clumps of tangled warp that I can't do anything with.... I'm one of those "I don't really have to pay attn to the rules" kind of weavers anyhow, so your podcast made me laugh and laugh. The iming could not have been better.

I don't know WHAT I'll do tomorrow, but I'll do something.

Clever work and reporting!

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Yes, warping a loom is

Submitted by java developers (not verified) on 11 January, 2012 - 09:48

Yes, warping a loom is probably not the most enjoyable part of bead or tapestry weaving. It takes a bit of concentration and a few repetitive motions, but it is not beyond anyone's reach. Once you have decided what you are warping for (Tapestry with the shedding device? Bead weaving without?), what spring size to use (which determines how close together your warps are) and how big you want your piece to be, you're all set to begin.

Thanks!

Submitted by jester (not verified) on 6 February, 2012 - 22:24

There are not a lot of podcast for handweavers and I appreciate that you put up this site. Weaving is a great way to release stress. I am not yet a pro at weaving but I am learning pretty well.

Carmine R. Gardner

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