Learning Points

Broke 2 threads during the warping process which is why it took so long to get it warped. The yarn is nubby & 2 stands got interwined. Whoops!

Let it sit while I looked for solutions. Of course, I should have realized that the Craftsy Floor Loom class had suggestions in the comments!

Wound 2 stands & added them into the warp when threading. Used a medicine bottle with M&Ms. Didn’t weight it enough. So I placed a small metal lantern on it to hold it down.

Worked well until close to the ends when the unbound ends popped up! Actually tied the two loose warp ends to the lantern. Was able to get it to stay with a bit of finanguling.

I also found that the Medico heddle bars are bowing when I put heavy tension on the warp. Enough so that I have to fiddle with them to get the shafts to move easily. Thinking it’s worth checking with Camilla Farms to see if they think replacement heddle bars would address the issue.

Also think I should replace the dowel I tie on to with a square piece of wood. There’s some bowing of the bar when tied on.

So…lots of learning…