How to fix floats in your weaving

[@TheFroggie66]

I don’t know what I would do without these “basics” videos. I’ve asked my hubby to gift me with a series in your courses for Christmas. You are a terrific teacher!😊

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you! 😀

[@Tina-rj7qe]

Videos like this one about fixing mistakes or about quick fixes for common problems are very useful I think so that would get my vote.

[@KellyCasanova]

Awesome, thanks for your feedback 😊

[@chanataitelbaum1308]

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[@suzisaintjames]

You asked for video suggestions... 1. I love these how to fix your mistake videos. So maybe fixing my float on a complicated weave using your bent needle. 2. More on the planning phase. Where do you look for patterns and how to create a pattern that you saw on a garment you saw somewhere. How to warp the loom using my home made pattern and how to plan the heddle sequence. 3. How to read a pattern so I know beforehand if the pattern has mistakes. These maybe impossible requests, but these are things I wonder about. For instance, raising heddle 1&3, then 2&4, then 1&4 makes a pattern, then a different sequence makes a different pattern... is it just trial and error or can you predict the pattern? 💖🌞🌵😷

[@KellyCasanova]

All good questions, thanks, I'll keep them in mind.

[@lindasuppan6027]

This was great. I knew what to do to fix this particular issue. Perhaps expanding when a pattern exists in the weaving....even something like waffle stitch. Maybe discussion of how to analyze the pattern to fix a float? Tension issues with warp...I had lots of issues when I started. I love the s hook fix, but my warp tension issues were on a grander scale! I had a tough time rolling the warp on, and as i got into the weaving, perhaps 10" in, i would have an issue with a section of warp, not just one thread. For one project i stuffed fiber stuffing into the front beam in the loose section, increasing the diameter there in order to get the section back under tension. Not pretty. It worked, but i haven't seen anyone address it. Maybe I am the only one to experience it. I have improved my winding on, as I thought that was the root cause of my issue. I also feel folks do not understand how foundational it is to a good weaving experience and result.

[@DebOlliff]

Excellent, Kelly. I didn’t know these could be fixed thus easily.

[@KellyCasanova]

It takes a bit of time, but it's worth it 😊

[@wendywalters2293]

Thank you for this video. I have a float that I am now confident in fixing. ❤

[@KellyCasanova]

Glad to help 😀

[@wildyarns1894]

Fabulous Kelly. Another great video!

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks so much!

[@ruth8756]

What you do is already great!

[@KellyCasanova]

Aw, thank you!

[@BarbaraLaGrone]

thank you Kelly, for an in depth tutorial...my float is in the warp thread, and unfortunately I have already wet finished the piece...but I think I can use the same technique shown for the weft on the warp thread, and then I will spray that area to wet finish it. Thanks again for helping me make my finished piece look as it should!

[@mendyviola]

Thank you so much for this. I found 2 small floats after wet finishing while hemming a gift towel for my mother and didn’t know what to do about it, if anything. I’m glad to know I can fix it.

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome!

[@ladyoflosttimes]

Great video! As far as other videos i would vote more for ones like this. How to fix mistakes of one thing or anothet or list of tips and tricks that you have learned over the years. I love your pattern ones to so I would always like more of that but as a new weaver myself i appreciate seeing mistakes and problems. Seeing them and learning how to recognize them along with how to fix them is very valuable.

[@KellyCasanova]

Awesome, thanks for your feedback!

[@staceyanthony9607]

Yes, love the videos on how fix things, and little tips and tricks!

[@KellyCasanova]

Great, thank you 😀

[@worksofhands]

First of all, thank you for your video tutorials. I am a beginner weaver. At the moment I am looking for pattern variations on color-and-weave.

[@KellyCasanova]

You might be interested in this article - kellycasanovaweavinglessons.com/2019/12/colour-and-weave.html

[@zoebarta2278]

I would like to see how you weave beads and ornaments into your weaving. Thank you!

[@staceyanthony9607]

I would like to see videos on doing tea towels, (warping), pattern work. You’ve probably already done those! Great videos!

[@lorettaziolkowski2282]

I really needed this. I had a lot of floats on my first project but I always ended up removing the completed rows to return to the mistake. Now, I try to really look hard after each row to catch anything before I get to far in the piece. This video will save me time but I still will remain steadfast in checking. I have two looms, the Ashford never seems to present the problem the Schacht loom does. The down shed sometimes doesn't always make the yarn appear in the proper shed position. I know it has to be something with the tension. As a suggestion for a video, it would be nice to see you show us how to "properly" roll the weft onto the loom with tips on keeping the paper straight and the weft tension correct. This would also show what is the best technique in advancing the warp using cardboard rolls, cardboard strips etc to protect the warp as it advances on the front beam. I am forever worried I didn't catch all my knots to protect the fabric, etc. Thank you so much for your wonderful demonstrations! Visual is so very helpful.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you for your suggestions, Loretta!

[@sheilaadams3260]

This video is so amazingly helpful. I do have one question - I was doing a log cabin pattern and I ended up with a vertical float. I used your basic technique but wove in the float as I was hesitant to cut a warp thread. Is this what you would do? Thank you for all your wonderful videos.

[@KellyCasanova]

The idea of cutting the original thread is that you don't get doubled up threads in the area you were trying to fix. But if you're happy with the way it looks, don't worry about cutting anything 😊

[@danap8383]

I appreciate the fix it videos and would also like to see more projects for smaller width looms (15/16”). I belong to the gold membership club and there don’t seem to be many options for us smaller loom owners besides scarves. I’ve learned so much from you and am forever grateful.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for your feedback 😊

[@teacat55]

Very helpful. Here is what I would like to see: Break the Rules. I read and hear about all the Do’s and Don’ts and would love to see a video on how to break some of them to an artistic end. Can you think of any rules you learned but break or broke anyway?

[@sharonmurrell9291]

I just did it!!!! Using your instructions I was able to correct 7 small floats. It was easy!!!! I saved so much time!!! If I saw one while weaving I would unweave to the error😲😲😲😬😬😬😬😬. Well, thanks to your crystal clear instructions, I'm able to move on and correct later. WOW!!! Now onto wet washing.😀😀😀😀😀As per your instructions!!! ,

[@KellyCasanova]

Awesome! 😀

[@ronstudd3788]

You illustrate and explain everything with such clarity! Thank you! Have you done a video that is focuses on the vast spectrum of yarn types and fibers (comparing cotton with wool, for example)?

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, I've made a few videos like that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpDZY4Rjr5qKldE kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGjGi6N7nNp-b5o kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z36ZkKVqnKp6eLc

[@glendagrimshaw6061]

After watching this video last week it was just what I needed as I had a large float today. I am now able to fix my floats. Thank you.

[@KellyCasanova]

Awesome! 😀

[@ChrisWiddow]

Thank you for video I would like to learn more home spun wool an patterns just easy ones Joyce

[@kathleencole9326]

Fixing mistakes is very helpful and I would like to see more 😄

[@KellyCasanova]

Great, thank you 😊

[@lynnczarniawski806]

Thanks for showing the fixes to weaving! Any video showing how to fix problems is great! Like if you made a mistake in threading heddles and didn't notice until weaving would be a good one! Haven't made that mistake yet, but only started in weaving and am sure this will happen!! Thanks again for your great videos and explanations! Not everyone does a great job of that!

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, we pretty much all make the same mistakes when starting out 😆 Thanks for your feedback!

[@elfriedeerickson7688]

Great video and just at the perfect time. Brand new to weaving and discovered floats after I wove way past them. Now I know I can fix it, hooray😄. Thank you for this tutorial😍.

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome, glad to help!

[@yoavedelist6173]

Thank you for this video. I wanted to say is like videos about patterns, but I've seen in a reply you have a few, so I don't have any idea really.

[@sheilaadams3260]

I would like to see a video on dealing with the tension issues using 8/2 cotton. Thank you

[@KellyCasanova]

You might find this video helpful - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3a1m2d3mbyYaJI

[@jenidouthit7980]

These fixing tips are so helpful. I’m wanting to get into weaving. Tips on looms would be great.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you! You may be interested in checking out this post where I have links to choosing a loom- kellycasanovaweavinglessons.com/choosing-a-loom

[@staceyanthony9607]

How to warp double for tea towels, and how to do patterns for tea towels, using pick up sticks for patterns.

[@carolynadams2275]

This video is great for me, I keep getting floats even though I use a stick to separate the sheds. Videos like this would be great, and especially about loose warp threads. I know you have videos on this but I could use another one. Thanks so much, Kelly.

[@KellyCasanova]

I'll keep that in mind, thank you!

[@TheQwuilleran]

I knew sticky threads were a "problem" but i assumed they caused issues in getting an even weight of fabric. Very useful, thank you. 🤔 This is three years too late, and i don't think it would make for a very interesting video, but I'm currently working on inventorying my supplies in case i decide to turn this into a business, so i would be interested in how you organize yours. My list is currently grouped by what project those yarns go to, but at some point I'm going to repeat a color. Do you set up a rainbow wall, with a book for past projects and future ideas? I'll stop short of creating a SKU system. That's a problem for future business me.

[@KellyCasanova]

I just have to giggle at your question because I am not an organised person. I do my best to keep things neat and tidy and hope that I can find things when I need them but that's about it. You know those business owners who have everything planned to a schedule and always know what they will be doing and when? Yeah, I'm like the opposite of that! 😆

[@TechieSewing]

Troubleshooting videos are great!

[@annecabello2489]

I would love it if you could make videos that teach how to add texture to the weave. Thank you for what you do. Wonderful videos

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for that, Anne 😀

[@beverlynelson8066]

Thank-you ! This makes sense to me!

[@suzannejones5992]

These tips and tricks are great, however, I like the project videos too as I want to use the material I've woven. Thank you so very much for your videos. Mwaaaaaaaaah.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thank you!

[@pamyclark1263]

I would like to see a video on warp faced weaving please!

[@theresaschaper6522]

Thank you, Kelly. This video was very helpful. I already wet finished my towel. Can I fix a float after I already wet finished and then just wet finish again? Thank you. Terry

[@KellyCasanova]

That is what I would do 😊

[@dorashultz950]

fixing is very helpful

[@KellyCasanova]

Great, thank you!

[@bethskroban1602]

Once you move and are settled in a video of your new studio set up would be lovely.

[@KellyCasanova]

There is no way that is NOT going to happen! 😆

[@andeeheslin9010]

Thank you for this video. It will be very helpful. Question:can floats still be fixed if you've already wet finished your piece?

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, you can, but it's preferable to do it beforehand 😊

[@carolyndavis6657]

I want to make purses so videos like that would help. Thank you for another great video.

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@emmasmom60]

This is great. Would this work with acrylic yarn? I know it doesn't grab as well as wool, so I wondered if it would still work?

[@KellyCasanova]

Yes, you can do this with any yarn ☺️

[@jeffneikirk9174]

This is great, thank you. I once saw a video of a weaver adding texture to her warp while weaving a project. Is this something you could show us how to do? Thank you.

[@KellyCasanova]

Do you mean like the kind of texture you might get from using a pick up stick? I have plenty of those kind of videos, here are a few to get your started- kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5LXXq2iltp2os0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWW6gICfYryhjNU kzbin.info/www/bejne/iavKk62HrLmHqq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4O8n6l4npybf5Y

[@gili716]

I would love to learn how to convert 4 shaft patterns to the ridged heddle.

[@KellyCasanova]

I've made a class on that very topic 😊 kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/converting-pattern-drafts-to-the-rigid-heddle-loom/?preview=logged_out

[@theheartbeatofwords5750]

Concerning your request: I would like to see a complete video from start to finish including warp, etc, of a pattern at least one heddle and two heddle rods, to completion. I know you have lots of videos that show these sorts of pieces and parts, and as great as they are they all seem to leave me with missing information. I think before I placed an order for an excellent service that I know your school provides, I would like to see something that shows how it operates and how complete a lesson would actually be by perhaps doing a complete one here. I prefer the Ridged heddle loom for that, not a floor loom. Thanks

[@KellyCasanova]

Thanks for your feedback. Regarding start to finish classes, I have kind of done that here. For example, the Wash Your Hands Towels is a complete start to finish project, including printable PDF's all for free. The Tote Bag series is the same. The Van Gogh tapestry series is filmed mostly in real time. Umm, what else... The Spring table runner, the Honeybee Cushion weave along series. These are all for rigid heddle loom, all come with all the info you need and are all completely free.

[@sharonmurrell9291]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

[@ChristineRea]

Kelly, I am completed with my loom beading, and a warp thread accidently got cut. Is there a fix? Help!

[@KellyCasanova]

I don't have any experience with loom beading, I'm not sure how to help with that.

[@nancyforester9085]

F Excellent rescue - now how about fixing warp floats - similar process?

[@KellyCasanova]

Same process 😊

[@danapixie1]

Hi Kelly, very new to weaving and looking to purchase my first loom. Can I ask what make/model you are using in this video? Thank you! I have been watching your videos and checking out your blog. Such great info in both places!

[@KellyCasanova]

It's a 10" Ashford Sampleit. Glad you're enjoying my videos and blog ❤️

[@danapixie1]

@@KellyCasanova thanks! I was just looking at those online. I would like to have the capability to weave a variety of things. Tapestry, scarf, etc. would I be able to do that on the Ashford Sempleit ?

[@KellyCasanova]

@@danapixie1 Yes, you can. I have a class on weaving tapestry on a RH loom. You may eventually find the smaller size a bit limiting, but it's a great beginners loom.

[@danapixie1]

@@KellyCasanova I watched that video! What a lovely piece you made… I really like the idea of something with ease of use for a beginner. But also don’t want to be limited. I’m a quilter but have dabbled in other textile arts/ crafts for some time. Can you suggest a loom that would be suitable (not limiting😀) ?

[@KellyCasanova]

@@danapixie1 I've never regretted my decision to start with the Ashford 24". I actually bought the Sampleit later on, for sampling and for my kids to use when they wanted to.

[@Mimeh53]

I'm wondering how we would deal with a broken warp thread. 😕

[@KellyCasanova]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6atp2OlptCDe7c

[@Mimeh53]

Thanks!

[@kayequinn7146]

What's the difference between a heddle & a reed? Bought a weaving book & the definitions seem to be the same thing. (Book is by Deborah Chandler) Thanks or this video

[@KellyCasanova]

Different terminology for the same thing in the rigid heddle world. In table or floor loom weaving, the heddles are usually string, texsolv or metal and attached to shafts. The reed is separate.

[@maryjanepenny795]

Thanks for this video! You weave from the left, but I start on the right side as that is how my first instructor taught us. Is there a difference in which side you start from?

[@KellyCasanova]

There is no right or wrong with this, it's just personal preference 😊

[@sylvienguyen3361]

It would be nice to view videos pertaining to weaving with 2 heddles on a rigid heddle loom.

[@KellyCasanova]

I have a very popular online class for that topic 😊 - kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/p/weaving-with-two-heddles/?preview=logged_out

[@sylvienguyen3361]

@@KellyCasanova Thank you. Does the class cover weaving double width?

[@KellyCasanova]

@@sylvienguyen3361 Yes it does, it covers tubular weaving as well 😉

[@bon47ful]

Thank you, Kelly❣️

[@KellyCasanova]

You're welcome Bonnie, thanks for stopping by!

[@sandraeasthope3010]

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