tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919634485273609469.post5222986596110108961..comments2024-02-11T10:50:19.843-05:00Comments on Tapestry Share: Warp Sett--a few options and opinionsTommye McClure Scanlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09816922767294739515noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919634485273609469.post-64796727521279018672015-11-01T21:36:02.608-05:002015-11-01T21:36:02.608-05:00I am also new to tapestry weaving, but would like ...I am also new to tapestry weaving, but would like to try my hand at a larger project. I used wool for my learning projects because it was handy, but the instructor, Leslie Voiyers, suggested I use cotton instead. I enjoyed reading this blog, it has helped me make some decisions. I'm itching to get started.one_of_a_kindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02907369247624618833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919634485273609469.post-31531191321783071132014-03-10T14:45:28.911-04:002014-03-10T14:45:28.911-04:00Janean,
I've used embroidery floss at 5 strand...Janean,<br />I've used embroidery floss at 5 strands in a sett of 10 epi, using 12/6 cotton seine twine. You might experiment a bit to see what you feel works best for you. I've split and blended the floss, for instance, taking out one or more from the strands and putting together with strands from another colorTommye McClure Scanlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816922767294739515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919634485273609469.post-57265708464653140692014-03-10T13:11:51.789-04:002014-03-10T13:11:51.789-04:00Im interested in using 6 strand DMC embroidery flo...Im interested in using 6 strand DMC embroidery floss for a small project. So far I've used only wool. I would like to use 3 to 5 strands together for blending and effect, but most likely 3 strands. Do you have any advice for use with this product? What warp sett would you use for either 3 or 5 strands together? Thank you in advance for any insight.Janeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618898870483965942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919634485273609469.post-41439660528269531752013-08-02T19:10:58.495-04:002013-08-02T19:10:58.495-04:00As a rank beginner, this has been incredibly helpf...As a rank beginner, this has been incredibly helpful. You have been so clear in your explanation and the photos are just great. Thanks so much for this. Would you recommend a beginner tapestry loom? Metal? One that I could figure out?!Priscilla W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919634485273609469.post-30984286130015438562012-06-11T18:47:33.696-04:002012-06-11T18:47:33.696-04:00Yep, that's an excellent book - I've used ...Yep, that's an excellent book - I've used it a lot!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04328537289542406921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919634485273609469.post-35823092033272202142012-06-11T18:47:08.826-04:002012-06-11T18:47:08.826-04:00Ah, thanks! I think I might give the 12/6 a try i...Ah, thanks! I think I might give the 12/6 a try in the future ;)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04328537289542406921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919634485273609469.post-8914092612816550062012-06-07T11:20:49.173-04:002012-06-07T11:20:49.173-04:00By the way, there's recently been excellent di...By the way, there's recently been excellent discussion on the Tapestry List (Kathe Todd-Hooker's Yahoo group) about warp type and possibilities for very, very fine sett... like 22 to 30 epi. I haven't done anything finer than about 12 epi so my own opinions are from that size and up to larger (like 6 epi). Kathe addresses small sett in her book, Tapestry 101. If anyone is interested in working with close setts, I'd say go to Kathe's book as one reference. Always, too, there's the value of sampling, sampling, sampling!Tommye McClure Scanlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816922767294739515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919634485273609469.post-78931943714021185032012-06-04T22:54:55.771-04:002012-06-04T22:54:55.771-04:0012/9 at 10 epi works fine, Michelle, as you've...12/9 at 10 epi works fine, Michelle, as you've found for your tapestry work. The hand would be a bit stiffer, depending on the weft, at that sett. I've used 12/9 at 10 before, and also the 12/6 at 12 epi. Like Archie says in his article, there's room and reason for variation.Tommye McClure Scanlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816922767294739515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919634485273609469.post-66798792002329041452012-06-04T18:58:40.634-04:002012-06-04T18:58:40.634-04:00Thanks Tommye for that very comprehensive answer! ...Thanks Tommye for that very comprehensive answer! I usually use 12/9 seine twine for 10 epi, but you suggest using the 12/6? Does this make the tapestry stiffer, or more flexible?Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04328537289542406921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919634485273609469.post-58409102927774550822012-06-04T08:39:03.010-04:002012-06-04T08:39:03.010-04:00Thanks, Sue. End finishes are quite important for...Thanks, Sue. End finishes are quite important for tapestry, aren't they? I have a couple of ways that I use for my own tapestries. I'll see if I can get a couple of other folks to add their thoughts about this and we'll make a post very soon about hems, etc. Thanks again for taking a look and for asking this question.<br /><br />TommyeTommye McClure Scanlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816922767294739515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919634485273609469.post-71105617757647175752012-06-04T00:13:18.075-04:002012-06-04T00:13:18.075-04:00This is a really helpful post. Could you talk abo...This is a really helpful post. Could you talk about the hem. What kind of yarn to use, should it be as "heavy" or as thick as the weft, what size should it be (1 inch more or less?), colors to use and anything else pertinent. Thank you.Sue Bassettnoreply@blogger.com