Tie Up 2 Lift Plan

[@theworldslargestturtle1453]

okay, these weaving patterns go hard

[@carolburns8667]

Thank you learn something new every time❤️🇨🇦

[@sergeyprylepko8140]

Дякую тобі,мені це дуже допомогло.

[@sandraeasthope3010]

Very informative Andy.

[@tomwalkingstick5395]

Big fan!😊😊😊

[@plansandprocrastination]

Been weaving off and on for lots of years...but not schooled in the weaving software....if I were to dive in and learn one program...which would you recommend to start off with? Thanks for such an easy to follow explanation!

[@curmudgeon66]

Please see my reply to "Jill 4 Today", you both asked the same question.

[@Jill4Today]

I'm the same as Plans & Procrastination -- not experienced in software. Since you have both, which is a good beginning software? Thanks PS -- I also saw that the Tie-Up mode/Treadling it shows "Sinking Shed." I have a David 3. Did I understand that correctly?

[@curmudgeon66]

This reply is for both “Plans and Procrastination” and “Jill 4 Today”. As I mentioned in the video Both TempoWeave and Fiberworks have strong points and weak points. Fiberworks is an older program, but it has been regularly updated. TempoWeave is new, in fact it is not yet available for purchase, I have been a beta tester on it for a while. The important thing for any new weaver is to understand weaving drafts (patterns) and how they work. My suggestion is to try some graph paper and learn simple drafting by paper and pencil first. Once you are comfortable with that, either program will work for you and speed up your weaving design process. For initial planning I like TempoWeave, I think at the most basic level it is easier to start with, and it has a slightly more modern feel or user interface. But Fiberworks has some great features. I really do use both programs. So my suggestion is that you: Go to the Fiberworks website (www.fiberworks-pcw.com/) and download the “free” but slightly restricted version and play with it. Get the “bronze” version. You can learn to use it, but can not save patterns. If you like it then buy a copy. OR Go to the TempoWeave website (tempoweave.com/) and choose “Get the Beta” option, and pay the $1 for the beta copy of the program. Again, play with it, try things out. It is well enough along in development that it will not crash on you. If you understand weaving drafts, then either program will be good for you to use. There are other programs available like: iWeaveIt, PixelLoom, WeavePoint. But I have never used them so can not comment on them. Final comment. When TempoWeave completes their beta testing and becomes available for purchase, I plan to be one of their first customers.

[@Jill4Today]

@curmudgeon66 Thanks so much for your response. I've been weaving for 25 years, so I have a pretty good grasp of tie ups, etc. I thought it would be great to move to a drafting program and make my life a little easier? Jill

[@plansandprocrastination]

@@curmudgeon66 wow............what a thorough reply....thanks so much for the comparison............I've been weaving about as long as Jill (waves) but off and on....and now that I have an older (ahem) memory....not sure how much will be transferable to digital..........but I see it as potential for helping me with that memory issue....by streamlining some of the steps ... again thanks!!!