Sectional Warping a Floor Loom/Random Color Stripes, Weaving Cotton Dishtowels - Tips & Tricks

[@sskud100]

Wow!! You’ve opened up a whole world for me. I too found little to none on how to be creative with color on a sectional and not just have every section be a repeat. You are a fabulous teacher. Extremely clear and concise instructions. Thank you SOOOOO much. !!!

[@teenyw]

I love John so much! It is so special to see him build you tools and help you troubleshoot. That is a true life partner!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I could talk about this for an hour. He has become so knowledgeable about my hobbies and he's so intelligent. He has great ideas.

[@KimHeimke]

I know the panic of missing the back beam. This is a great video to watch for an easy fix. I would have never thought of that! Thanks, John! Also, now I finally understand sectional beaming!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm so glad I could help. I just learned a new trick that'll be in my next sectional warping video

[@Sue-ec6un]

Good video, and you are correct, not enough information online about sectional beaming. Also, the first time I warped my floor loom I did the same thing, forgot to go around the back beam and yes, I corrected exactly like John did, remove and then replace, in place the back beam. Yes, after the freak out! HAHA Those towels are very pretty, and yes, aren't we all punching a little above our 'weight class' with every project? Yes, that's how you learn! Great video, thanks :)

[@pacrossett]

He is a keeper!!! What a smart husband to fix the esto by taking apart the loom. So impressed!

[@scriptgoddess]

I always joke to my Mum that I went into the Arts to avoid math - it's payback that the Art I enjoy most takes math.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Well this is the only time except tax time where my finance background pays off.

[@arleneparker5932]

I love your stripes. I don’t think there is a weaver out there who hasn’t forgotten to go over the back beam. You’ve inspired me to get back to my loom, it even has a warp on it, friendship towels. I love making tea towels too.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'll have to look up friendship towels. I hope you have fun getting back to the loom.

[@terryduepner]

You are doing awesome. Stop cutting yourself down. Lot’s of people wouldn’t even try things like this, but you are learning and doing. Way to go girl!

[@hollyscott8772]

Trish! You are a genius and so generous to share what you have learned! I feel empowered to tackle my sectional warp beam after watching you (and John) tackle that project. You are so right about the information on warping this way being scarce. Thanks for adding to the weaving resources online! And there is nothing crazy at all about warping 20 yards.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

At the speed I weave, it seems crazy 🤪

[@kimlyne9700]

I don’t have a sectional warp beam, but I still love to watch and learn about alllll the things. When I first saw the warp not going over the warp beam I thought “uh oh!”, I’m glad it was an easy fix.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yep, I can't problem solve when my brain is saying, you have to retread 480 heddles 🤪🤪

[@elizabethernest]

I love the "wool on my shoulder" moment at the beginning, so appropriate for our community. The random stripes are brilliant! I feel like because they are all the same colors just a different order it makes it interesting but keeps it from feeling chaotic. Looking forward to seeing them finished!!!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks! I figured if I chose the palette and the stripe size, it would be cohesive enough but I wasn't sure 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@TheQwuilleran]

I saw the fluff and i was like, that's so human. I love it. Zero apology, just a matter-of-fact response, "Hello friend"

[@MrThom8804]

I love John's thought of removing the beam and moving it under the thread. I have done that once before too and i didn't think of it. What a great thought!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

All the weaving and spinning tools has really been the time when it pays to be married to a design engineer 🤣

[@disneyknitter7040]

You have learned and so much. This one will stick with you, and the Tribe has benefited.

[@avalontampsett5023]

I just wish my husband made thing like that. But then again his crafting is a different kind. Love the colours random.

[@margerymccarthy6206]

I joined your channel just to cheer you on after your husband repositioned the back beam!!!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much. I had a straight up panic moment. Then I came to the conclusion we could do that just as he was saying, no its okay. We can fix that. That fix was so easy it wasn't even worth the panic!

[@marinamartinez6886]

Whew, that was complicated but worth it for all of us who may have to use one day. Also, you are so lucky to have an Engineer for a husband, he really knows how to figure out everything! 😊👍👍👍

[@elysianfibres1642]

When I see your weaving, Trish, "novice" is the last word that would come to my mind. I LOVE your work and tutorials! x

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much. I just really believe that it's not a easy for me as it should be by now because I don't have enough practice.

[@redmonika10]

I've never seen sectional wrapping before. Interesting to watch. Love the random colors keeps things fun and creative!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much!

[@tracybird4547]

I love John. Seriously…he took the front beam off for ya! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Sungaze-px3rb]

This may be a late comment but that is so brilliant and simple, your husband's version of a spool rack, and the 1/8th in dowels. Perfect. Also ordered a cordless drill. Though may still have to rope my son into this as arthritic wrists. Beautiful dreamy towels.

[@disneyknitter7040]

John is such a cool person, and supported of you. You are both so blessed.

[@rinatheysmans5580]

I love your random colour combination ! You and John are such a great team! My husband is an engineer and he also maded me some great stuff that makes my live as a textil artist much easier

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Isn't it great? My dad is a design and mechanical engineer but he didn't do stuff the way John does. I appreciate it so much.

[@irinialexandridi3522]

Wooo that's new to me. Nice way of dressing your loom. And way to go John. It's always nice to have a man who's good with his hands 😉

[@FiberLoveDiary]

🤣🤣

[@Joyous017]

You really have such a great boon to have a helpful supportive partner. Thanks for the info and i wish you both well .

[@evelynalbers8878]

Thank you for informative videos. You never fail to make overwhelming processes seem very doable. Even when you run into snags I love how you demonstrate giving yourself grace.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

This channel has taught me how destructive frustration can be to the learning process. Now I just feel myself. We don't quit. We rest. We take a break, but we don't quit.

[@evelynalbers8878]

@@FiberLoveDiary "We don't quit. We rest. ...." Is a quote that is merch worthy!!

[@linr8260]

Warping a loom just takes so much brainpower it's going to forever be the step that stalls me from getting any weaving done, so I definitely would also warp dozens of meters of warp if I could. The stripes are really cute! I really love the one that somehow ended up with like five pink strands in it.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I think three pink really gives a punch of contrast, so I like it too.

[@holly3442]

OMG I love them. Trish his video was light me so much. I just got a new 4 shaft flor loom and wound 10 yards on. I sooo wish I had seen this video before I did it. I have a sectional warping beam too and had no clue you could do this(I’m sooo green with weaving) I would have saved myself about a 10+ hours lol I love that you try new things and do the things that no one else does! THANK YOU!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Aww, Holly, this gave me tears (in a good way). Thank you.

[@kimberlymichael8992]

This video is fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing. Your “imperfectionism” demo style so much more empowering than the gatekeeping of “this is how it must be done” available back in the day. I’m coming into a floor loom after a decades long hiatus, and this time around will be a lot more fun. Hugs. ❤ The drill & fishing line counter, the pegboard boxes. You are a gem.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You are so welcome! I really started because the gatekeepers and self-representation as experts on things drove me crazy. It still does. I swear people make up"facts" and extra steps just to seem like they know more. Sometimes it's just funny

[@jackiebrown7859]

I'm barely hanging on with a rigid heddle. I feel like of i tried a floor loom my head would explode🤣. Its beautiful as always

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I used to say the exact same thing!

[@wendyreed8298]

I have watched several of your videos and I truly love the way your brain works …a lot like my thought process…out loud…and you are so positive…it’s powerful not to get to hung up…negative thinking has caused me to halt a project only to go back to it and say…that was not so hard…I love the phrase …just do it…I don’t subscribe to try…just do works better for me

[@emilyepinkston]

I've watched this video at least 20 times. You're so good at explaining what you're doing - by far the best video on KZbin! Can't wait to get started!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Sounds like you're my people. I made this video for everybody whose brain works like mine and also can't find a good one in yt!

[@rachelvroman1061]

One of these days I’m gonna get a loom and join y’all in the fun!!!

[@shellplayswithstring3246]

Thanks so much for this video! None of my looms have a sectional beam, but I am less intimidated about eventually getting one. I saw that back beam issue and said “oh no” out loud. Been there, done that but mine was at a workshop in my early days with a bunch of highly experienced weavers and no one noticed until threading was done. Glad that John was able to resolve it as quickly as it was resolved for me!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I don't think I've ever done it before, but the process is different with the sectional beam, so I'm not surprised that I missed it. Hopefully that's a mistake I only make once 🤣

[@lynnpiercey4961]

Wonderful video. You’ve inspired me to dust off my bobbin rack and threads, and get sectional warping.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Woohoo!

[@judysullivan7688]

Thankyou so much for sharing. I just bought my first floor loom - used and it’s a sectional warp beam. I had no idea what I bought. Your videos are straight forward and I always learn so much. ❤❤❤

[@bonnielundholm5535]

I love your way of keeping the colors random. That is something I have trouble with also. The pattern looks great.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Even when I try, o and up making patterns by accident. I had to try it

[@lorim.8136]

I agree it is very hard to go random. I’m loving how it looks and learning as I watch. ;))

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you!

[@seekingtoremain]

I never really understood what you were talking about whenever you mentioned the sectional warping beam. So much more sense now! And kinda like magic, I don’t think I understood any of the numbers 😂 gorgeous magic!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I always run the numbers over and over so I don't mess them up. I make notes while I do it so I'm sure I got them right to minimize waste 🤣

[@jewelsinterests]

Wow, I have to say that even though I am not a weaver, you make me want to! You seem to have a great amount of fun with your machine and I love watching and learning new things. Keep up the great work!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I do have fun, but weaving has been frustrating at times just like learning almost anything. I've learned that three frustration only makes learning take longer. ❤️

[@jewelsinterests]

@@FiberLoveDiary I have found GenX babies are from the time of try try again, and again....and eventually it will turn out....I have gone through life like that-as we all do. As long as we eventually find our successes.🤷‍♀️😁👍

[@carrietreder8474]

It was so nice to see you and “hang out” for a bit. I felt like the pups, having fun but generally not understanding what’s going on. 😂 It looks *beautiful* though and I think the random stripes were a really great idea!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You can tell they want to get involved, right? I hope it cheered you up!

[@anward02]

Thank you so much for this video! I was also having trouble finding more recent/clear/detailed videos of sectional warping online. I just found (and purchased) a sectional beam for my loom to make towels and blankets for our local farmers market so this video came at the perfect time! Again thank you so much ❤

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad it was helpful!

[@katerinakemble4861]

Those random are heavenly 🌈

[@Redhead_Knitting]

Love the teamwork and creative problem solving!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Couldn't agree more!

[@michelezunker5029]

Math hurts. Impressed with your skills.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I run the numbers and make notes multiple times. It just takes my phone calculator and a notepad 🤣

[@Joodster]

I admit….I chuckled when you said, “experienced weavers will know….” Only because I’ve done that before.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Because if you've been weaving long enough, almost everyone has done it!

[@teresac.m.355]

I love your weaving videos. They always make me miss my loom. I just could never find the time to weave so I sold it years ago.

[@ritaorr766]

The recent warping I just finished certainly gave me an education 😂

[@jessicawright1656]

I love this fun, random pattern. I have never used a sectional warp beam, it would be a new way for me to warp for sure! Some of your other towel videos got me back into weaving towels. My sisters love these as gifts.❤

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That's so great. I still just love making them, but I am going to try to sew with some of this fabric too.

[@MySweetT1]

​@@FiberLoveDiary You could make some wonderful striped, summer pants with a drawstring. Some widelegs paired with sandals and a loose boxy shirt...

[@mostley1]

21 yards. Holy cow. I have a 19 ft warp on my loom that I’m bored with. I only have the one loom so I have to finish it before I can do something else. I appreciate you so much.

[@Which-Craft]

Sweet shaft loom towels. And thank you for letting me know I'm not the only one wearing my wool fuzz after I've been working with it! Also, you do amazing work with a paper clip and some pre-chewed gum, Mr. and Mrs. MacGyver! My fave kind of cheat. ;)

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It worked out okay, but for a minute I was straight up short circuiting myself🤣🤣

[@rosalindtaylor3479]

Love, John and you as well. Thank you for this video. I just bought a sectional warp beam and needed this help.

[@Lilfare]

I love how experimental this is.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I always have to try something 🤣

[@stevenriley]

WOW! GO TRISH! I can’t wait to see the resulting towels. Weaving has so many terms and processes. It’s amazing how much info you store up to be able to talk it through for others. Love the colour choices too 🙂

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Sometimes it's too much and I can't get it out in an organized way 🤣. Thank you!!

[@jeramietolbert6699]

THANK YOU! I had a Baby Wolf given to me a few years ago and I have no idea how to use it. I want to see projects on floor looms from start to finish like you did on your rigid heddle loom. I appreciate your channel so much!!!

[@jannelleglover2150]

I'm watching this while I spin on my first drop spindle. I can honestly say you're the one that gave me the confidence to take my first steps on this journey. So thank you so much! Also, I love those towels!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I love this. If I can learn this, anybody can. That's all I want to show here!

[@sandrahageman9955]

I have a new project (placemats) on my loom. Using super rich colors. Waffle weave pattern. This video has me excited to get back into weaving more regularly.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Sometimes it's hard to find all the time you need

[@erinpersinger]

Looooves this video! I really appreciate a video on sectional warping since I’m getting all the things set up for my Macomber loom still. Btw, you blew me away with the yard counter from fishing line, the drill bit to wind bobbins, and the bobbin set up!!! That’s so bloody brilliant! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 it’s so intimidating to spend so much money on all the things you need for sectional warping…but you blew my mind and just saved me a fortune! Thank you!! 🙏🏼🥰

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I totally get it. I didn't want to use up all that space either for a bobbin rack. You do have to practice setting up the fishing line counter to get it just right to count it, but it does work. I'm sure it's not exact, but they're very close so I think it still helps with waste compared to just throwing it on bobbins.

[@morgankilkenny1895]

Ok, as a rigid heddle weaver only, a lot of this was SUPER over my head, but I also thought it was really well explained. Actually, I just got my RHL last summer, and thanks to your videos, I immediately knew how to use it. So I think you're doing a GREAT job of introducing this equipment to all levels, thank you! I love the random stripes on the towels, mostly because the colors you were choosing from were all gorgeous. I'd love it if you could add an affiliate link to your fishing line counter if it's working for you. There are so many options available for so many different prices, it would be great to just be able to buy a pre-vetted one!

[@peterivkovich2314]

from Gerry- I am impressed! After all that, I'll stick with my rigid heddle and a few pick up sticks. Beautiful work. Blessings.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I don't blame you!

[@brittanyhanke]

Love love love the random number generator idea!! I'll have to do that on my next set of towels!

[@squirrel777777]

Those colors are amazing together. Love it.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ShelbyNina26]

Oohh, i LOVE it, especially the twill section!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you!

[@beverleylawton6899]

Oh such a great video. Thanks, Trish. I was baffled by a lot of the warping prep, as I use a RHL, but it was fascinating. I so felt for you when you realised your mistake🙈 Thank goodness John was so determined to help! I have a ‘John’ called Andrew and he rescues me all the time! ❤️

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I hope you're doing well after your last procedure! Thank you so much! When he said, it's okay. We can fix it, I realized right away what he meant. I needed my panic to die down before I could trouble shoot 🤪

[@rockinrobin1975]

Amazing to watch! I think I have a mind block with these kinds of things!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I really have to fight through that feeling almost every time I do it. I only focus on one doing the next step correctly at a time. It's too hard for my brains to think of the whole process at once

[@chanapearl1]

Finally! someone else with a sectional beam that is 2" ! Every video I"ve ever seen shows looms with 1" sections, and considering how many problems I"ve had warping it, it seemed easier to me to have smaller amounts to do at a time. My loom sort of "came" to me; it is a Norwood loom and it is quite lovely cherry wood. But I have often wished for two other stooges to join me when I'm trying to do it because it's hard to be a stooge all by yourself! I have a hard time keeping the threads in order in each section because they turn over themselves as they roll on. Thanks to you, I have some really good ideas from how you did it that will help me next time. Although I have tried taping before, I think I"ll use a lot more and put the color changes in the middle. (My color changes so far have always been random whether I liked it or not). Thank you so much for this video. And maybe I can find a fishing line counter, because I don't have any way at this point to know how much is on my bobbins....I do a lot of guessing....alas. paula (I live in jerusalem, israel, and equipment to go with sectional beam looms is pretty hard to find)

[@crazybird6821]

IF I ever decide to dip my pinkie toe into weaving, I will definitely watch your videos

[@teacat55]

This has been a terrific video…thank you for taking the time and making it

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@13heylady]

Wow, those are gonna look fantastic! I'd like to own a floor loom one day but right now I just don't have time to spend on another hobby so no loom for me 😂 I'm about due for some new dish towels, I may have to get some of these! Love them! 😊

[@lunasmum6869]

Thanks for this lovely video. I have yet to attach my sectional beam kit to my loom but having watched your video I can't wait! I won't be winding lots of bobbins as you have done but will wind 1" wide warps on my warping mill and wind them on to the loom in order. It was good to see how you attached the warp to the string on the beam and took care where the knot landed so as not to mess up the warp.

[@IJRoz]

A very informative and interesting video! I come away with so many ideas spinning in my head and have to decide what to start with.

[@kellywest2820]

Looks beautiful. I like the way you warped it on the loom. I need to get that attachment for mine.

[@laurietann8716]

John is a smart cookie

[@ritaorr766]

I was gonna comment on the fiber on your shoulder and you removed it before I could 😅. Beautiful weaving pattern. I love watching your videos. John so loves you ❤️ 💖

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yes! Thank you!

[@ltottman996]

I have a schacht baby wolf that I adore, I’m not a production weaver. I weave for hobby and passion.

[@kayvallance9560]

Wonderful video. I followed all your numbers! I got a floor loom free when someone tried to move it and broke one of the sectional warp supports. A couple of screws...good as new! I've been researching sectional warping, and you are right: there is very little out there about the actual process. I appreciated your MacGyvering solutions, and I'll make my own peg board rack! I've got the drill bit, bobbins, and yarn, but I couldn't figure out how to put it all together through the tension box and then move it along. So, again, thank you for sharing your journey.

[@KristinMoran]

This is the first time I've seen someone warp anything but white on a sectional. Love your randomly generated color stripes! There's an 8-shaft sectional loom on FB marketplace near me. I'm so tempted but need to use my existing looms more before I buy another one.

[@scriptgoddess]

It turned out super pretty... Always inspiring!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@SelenesCreationsByTheSea]

I have always wanted to become a weaver but never had the space nor the money so i live vicariously thru weavers, the closest thing i have come to weaving is doing little wall hangings like friendship bracelets lol. Saw you in my feed and instantly subscribed and love watching you. Love it when hubbies help out and encourage

[@CTRegnier]

Thank you for this! Excellent info for multiple color warp on a sectional beam. I’ve only ever used 1 color. My brain was hurting trying to determine the best way to approach this.

[@nikkifortney93]

My loom is currently in storage (with a project on it) as I don't have space for it in my current home. Moving this summer and this makes me so excited to get back to weaving!!!!

[@sylvanwoods5271]

I love the colors! The random stripe is so cool!

[@CrazyMountain_Fiberworks]

Thank you for sharing and explaining it so well. I have also done that before with not going over the back beam.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It's extremely difficult to explain. I really should have talked with the loom in front of me, but live and learn!

[@sherryperry67]

Beautiful! Inspiring for my next project!

[@roxanneash4091]

I believe the bolt your using on the drill is called a carriage bolt they come in various lengths like most bolts and screws do. I would either measure the length of your bobbin or take one to the store and make sure the bobbin will fit correctly

[@katybe6]

So much fun!

[@katlynkoester]

Gorgeous! I love the colors. I did have that moment of panic with you, but simple solutions make it all better! I'm using up the warp that the previous owner had put on my 2 heddle loom, so I haven't had to wind more warp... I'm not looking forward to it.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You can do it!

[@michelleatwell8580]

Wow Trish! That was nuts.

[@pairoftarts1]

I haven't been able to set our loom yet, but I am getting loads of hints tips and inspiration from your channel. thank you for being so lovely and showing us your way of crafting. please give the puppies a cuddle from me x

[@BethZahurones]

Thank you SO much for addressing the sectional warp! I have been wanting to warp for towels but am so intimated (I’ve been weaving rugs for a year and a half with the warp - all white- that came on my loom!!!) I am still so paralyzed on how much I need to buy to tackle this though 😅 but I appreciate your tips on how to use the bobbins! At first I thought I’d need to buy 40 spools or yarn or something 😮 $$$$ 😢

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You can do it. If I feel like it's overwhelming, I'll just set a goal for myself to wind maybe 5 bobbins or wind them for 15 or 30 minutes. Then I stop and go do something else. It builds my confidence for stuff like this to see progress

[@jenthulhu]

This is exciting! I bought a loom with a sectional warping thingy last fall and I'm planning to clean it and set it up this summer. I've also been looking for info about sectional warping and coming up with zilch! Holy crap is that gorgeous! I guess I'm going to need to buy one of those tensioning boxes. I'm pretty sure my loom didn't come with one. There is a box that is insanely dusty… better be brave and check it!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I really found it tough to get all the info I needed, so I just had to piece it together.

[@thevagabondonwheels4918]

The bolt you used to attach your bobbin to the drill is called a carriage bolt, specifically a "square head carriage bolt", although most carriage bolts you find at your typical hardware store are this type.

[@LDSVenus]

Love the random colors, they look beautiful woven, looking forward to seeing the finished pieces. :)

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm really happy with how it is turning out. Thank you!

[@mmatthews7413]

Thank you, this was very helpful!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm so glad!

[@juanitasmith6157]

You motivate me😀 Thank you❤️

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You are so welcome!

[@annemariedennis2003]

What a wonderful husband you have to help you

[@chrisr8178]

very helpful! thank you

[@beckyshook3526]

I used a TV tray stand some one gave us because they moved I guess it held the folded TV tables any way made it into a spool holder with dowel rods it works great

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That sounds like a great idea!

[@sueburton3063]

Just found your channel, it’s so helpful… thank you!

[@tattercandy]

looking great

[@sandragalati6281]

Hi Trish! I am watching this as I eat breakfast before I get ready for work. Thank you for this. It made sense. Looks great. One question - where do you find the time, energy, and motivation? I have a friend who says “Whatever drugs she’s on, I want them.” That’s how I feel when I watch you.