The second picture shows what the warp does when it reaches the warping bar. The warping bar is on the back of the loom, where it will stay, although you can adjust it up or down once you've warped your loom. This is an important mistake to look for. Note how the warp essentially goes around the loom. It also applies to warping the loom for tapestry before you've put on the shedding device. These instructions and illustrations apply to warping the laniloom or any Mirrix loom when not using the shedding device. (see picture.) If you were warping in the other direction, the extra notch would be on the front left. In this case, the extra notch should be on the front right. We will assume that you will be working on the left side of your loom, and putting your heddles on right to left. On the other side, cut the same amount plus one extra. You should have as many slits on one side as warp threads you plan to have. Cut slits in it (as shown) on both sides. The first step is to make a small, cardboard comb from anything you have lying around. Once tested more thoroughly, we will post more detailed instructions. (Note: This blog post is meant to be understood by those who have warped the loom before. It was developed with beginners in mind and just helps to separate the warp threads and allows you to see what you're doing much more clearly. Those of you who are already pros at putting heddles on might not need the second part (the comb). (All his idea.) We expanded a bit on a fairly new method that was developed at our last workshop and although this has not been sufficiently tested I thought I'd share our ideas with you blog-readers out there and perhaps I could get some input. Oh, as to size, I didn't find the Big Sister unmanageable.On Sunday we visited Caravan Beads and while Claudia taught, Barry (the lovely owner of Caravan) and I sat down and tried to figure out an easier way to warp. Good luck with your tapestry endeavors! I hope you can find a way for the Mirrix to work out for you. They will know way more about it then I do and they are a good company ( no Affliation) I would suggest e-mailing Mirrix looms and hearing what they have to say. In my lap, it was hard to get the weft to pack down as well, maybe this just takes practice. I get a much nicer angle with the loom sitting on the table. The second concern I had was achieving a good angle for beating. you're effecting the warp, could lead to tension problems. The Mirrix loom has the warp continue along the back of the loom, so when you rest the loom on something tables, knees, etc. I had a couple of concerns and you may already be aware of these things. ( although the couch sounds way more comfier, I couldn't visualize how you'd do this ). But after seeing your post I just went and tried it on my lap sitting in a chair resting the the back of the loom on the edge of a table. One of the tapestry looms I have is a Big Sister which I use a lot on a table. The price is not really much of a difference, so that isn't a concern. I would love the extra few inches for wider tapestry pieces, but I'm not sure if I want to give up the ability to use it in my lap. Does anyone have a Big Sister and use it in their lap? I've read websites that say you can fit the Big Sister in your lap, but it doesn't fit as nicely, and I've read websites that say you really can't use the Big Sister in your lap. So my main concern is can I use the Big Sister in my lap? Everywhere I've read that the Little Guy is perfect for your lap, but the size of only 9" wide weaving space seems a bit limiting. I do have a Cricket Loom and have used it on the couch when I put a small flat lap desk in my lap. I even spin yarn while sitting on the couch. Most of my crafting that can be done on the couch is done on the couch. However, I cannot decide if I want the 16" Big Sister or the 12" Little Guy. I've seen them at fiber festivals and bead shows and I'm finally sold. I'm thinking I would like to purchase a Mirrix loom.
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