broken twill threading Archives - Acton Creative https://actoncreative.net/tag/broken-twill-threading/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:19:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Very Hip Herringbone https://actoncreative.net/2023/03/29/very-hip-herringbone/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:19:58 +0000 https://actoncreative.net/?p=30989 All right, my friend, let's explore the very hip herringbone! Herringbone is a twill weaving pattern that's easy to create once you understand a few simple components - adding floating selvedges, using a broken twill threading, and incorporating a 2/2 twill treadling. Come with me and I'll walk you through these basic elements that make [...]

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]]> All right, my friend, let’s explore the very hip herringbone! Herringbone is a twill weaving pattern that’s easy to create once you understand a few simple components – adding floating selvedges, using a broken twill threading, and incorporating a 2/2 twill treadling.

Come with me and I’ll walk you through these basic elements that make up our very hip herringbone. Enjoy episode 120 right here!

Show Notes –

History of herringbone – Ready for a deep dive into the history of herringbone? It’s fascinating! Click here to read an interesting blog post from King & Allen Tailoring. 

Broken Twill – Back in episode 119, I took the broken twill threading and broke it down for you into bite-sized pieces! This is one of the main components when you create a herringbone pattern. Here is your link to watch A Handwoven Experience’s, “Broken Twill Threading”. 

Floating Selvedges – Want a refresher on how to use floating selvedges? I’ve got you covered! Here is your Cliff’s Notes version of the Fabulous Floating Selvedges. 

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]]> Broken Twill Threading https://actoncreative.net/2023/03/22/broken-twill-threading/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:00:07 +0000 https://actoncreative.net/?p=30982 Are you ready to talk about a broken twill threading? Me, too! Let's do it. When you hear a weaver talk about a "threading", it refers to the sequence you use to assign the warp yarns to a shaft. You've heard me many a time discuss "threading the heddles", which is the action, while a [...]

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]]> Are you ready to talk about a broken twill threading? Me, too! Let’s do it.

When you hear a weaver talk about a “threading”, it refers to the sequence you use to assign the warp yarns to a shaft. You’ve heard me many a time discuss “threading the heddles”, which is the action, while a “threading” is the sequence.

For me, I tend to approach a threading in a visual manner, like you’re a bird looking down on the loom. (Total sidebar: if you truly have a bird looking down on your loom, please stop what you’re doing and kindly escort her out!)

In this episode, I’ll be sharing my approach to this step, AND of course, walking you through the fabulous broken twill threading. It’s a good one! Enjoy!

Show Notes –

Twill Glossary – Oooooh, I found a great resource for you! In Handwoven magazine, they shared a wonderful twill glossary that includes all sorts of variations, including our broken twill threading! Some were even new to me! I’ll definitely be studying it further right after I finish this post. Click here to see what the excitement’s about. 

Straight Draw – Back at episode 57, I introduced you to the Famous Straight Draw. And the truth is, you could easily dress your loom using a straight draw for the rest of your life and never get bored! If you’d like a refresher on this sturdy workhorse of a threading, here is your review of the straight draw. 

Point Twill Threading – The other threading I refer to in our current episode is the wonderful point twill threading. I featured this one in episode 111, which was a great lead-in to waffle weave! Click here to see what the point twill threading is all about! 

Acton Creative Insiders – 

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