Weavers Craft Weaver's Craft Magazine - How to Turn a Draft (26)

Weaver’s Craft, a quarterly publication by former Handwoven editor Jean Scorgie, features well-designed projects with special emphasis on creative expression in color and design. The projects are for beginning and intermediate weavers on four- to eight-shaft table or floor looms, with most of the projects for four-shaft looms.

Each issue centers around a topic, explaining concepts, discussing options, and illustrating processes step by step. It’s like having a teacher at your elbow guiding you with the information you need to learn and grow.

No advertisements, no filler, just information you can use to make your weaving highly rewarding.  Each issue is like a chapter in a book.  Imagine the possibilities!

Issue 26  - How to Turn a Draft

Turning a draft sounds easy and straightforward, but between understanding and success you may find a few surprises. In the turned version the old treadling becomes the new threading and the old threading becomes the new treadling. The weft pattern floats change to warp pattern floats. Learn about the pros and cons of turned drafts, when to use a supplementary warp, and how to deal with threads sharing dents. Projects include four-shaft projects Holiday Runner, Checkered Towels, and Pansy Towels in turned monk's belt as well as six-shaft Cameo Turned Overshot Runner.