February 26, week 7

REMOVING TAPESTRY FROM LOOM AND FINISHING THE WEAVING
my video – how to hide loose weft threads, work with warp ends, and attach dowel rod to the weaving https://youtu.be/vEAGr3zdvEc
Finishing a Weaving – good overview of all the options for finishing warp ends on tapestry
Weft Protectors Handout – pdf with step by step instructions for numerous ways to finish warp thread

Preventing the Unraveling of Weft Threads (while the tapestry is still on the loom):
hemstitch
edge stitch
rolled and pressed hem
double half hitch knot for weaving

Hiding Loose Weft Threads (on the back of the tapestry)
hiding weft ends

Finishing Warp Threads (top and bottom of tapestry)
philippine edge
hiding warp threads inside weaving
simple knot (first example in the video)
twisted fringe
damascus edge
maori edge part 1
maori edge part 2
maori edge part 3