I'm so glad you're finding it helpful! Thank you!

You're very welcome! I find that weaving certainly isn't the least expensive craft. But once you have the basics, you can weave nearly all the things! Best of luck to you with your projects!!

You're welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful!

Cindy, I'm so glad it was helpful!!! Best of luck with your new loom! That's so exciting!!!

Oooh, not yet! But that's a wonderful idea!!

I love your enthusiasm! That willingness to try things will serve you well! Glad you're here!

Hi! Great question! I determined that I wanted to use 16 ends per inch based on the type of yarn and the weaving pattern. If you're thinking in terms of wraps around a ruler, it would be 16 in one inch. But, that's just for this project! I could use the exact same yarn and space it differently if I was aiming for a denser or a looser fabric. So when you decide on the epi, I suggest considering not just the size of the yarn, but also the application in your project. Let me know if that helped or if you have follow up questions!!

Great question! I have woven for 17 years using either a 12-dent & an 8-dent reed. And honestly, I could have easily done everything using a 12-dent. Now, I rarely ever use really fine yarns - instead opting for lots of cotton carpet warp as my warp. So part of the decision should be based on what yarn you like to use in your warp. If you use a tiny yarn with lots of ends per inch, it could be very helpful to have a reed with lots of dents per inch to keep those yarns better separated. I hope that makes sense! Let me know if you have follow up questions! Thanks so much!

@@ActonCreative Thanks for that info! Really helpful. I've often wondered if I should invest in more reeds, but have so far managed not to give in. The tinniest warp I think I have ever used would be like a cotton rug warp, so I think I am good. Thanks again!😄

@@rykbowers1523 You're welcome! I'm glad I could help!

Hi! This is a 36" wide reed, that is an 8-dent.

Hello! Thank you so much for the response! I've never seen a rigid heddle loom in such a large width. That's fascinating! You could switch to a boat shuttle instead of a stick shuttle, which would give you a better experience. Because of the way boat shuttles slide along the yarns, I find it more enjoyable to use and quicker. Your goal of weaving a sheet is fabulous! And ambitious! I fully approve. I've worked very little with muslin, so I don't have a solid answer for you. But as you think about constructing a sheet, you'll want a fairly tight weave so it holds together when in use. So when determining how many ends per inch, place your muslin yarn up to a ruler and count how many ends will comfortably fit in one inch, with very little space in between. This will give you a number for your project. Something else to ponder is doing a bit of sampling. For any project that's really important, I would suggest weaving a small square off and finishing it (wash, dry, however you it to be handled). Then, you can analyze it to see if it's what you want. Is it soft enough? Is it sturdy enough? And whatever other factors are important to you. From there, you can tweak the spacing and other elements accordingly. I hope that helps! As for your last question, I'm not sure what that would look like. But, I trust that you'll find the right solution for you! Best of luck on your project!!

@@ActonCreative thanks! I did get the leclerc plastic boatshuttle.its heavy and tall near the end of project. Now I want to make one!I have so many branches sitting outside... :)

@@PeaceLoveAndRico Wow! It sounds like you're the perfect person for weaving - boldly jumping in to figure it out!! If you get into the shuttle- making business, keep us posted!!

Hi! Thanks for the question! Hmm... can you please clarify for me? Was the project not quite centered in the reed? Or is it a different problem?

@@ActonCreative so I have a 10in wide scarf I am weaving on the center of my 28in loom. It's my first weave with this loom but everything is centered. When I beat down the side/edge warp threads go sideways so its like my dpi was slightly off for the 10 dent I have. Short of undoing the warp threads (again) and somehow refiguring the dent configuration I'm not sure what to do. My yarn is kinda felting up already (long story.. im saving an older project.) so I would fear them tangling if I put two warps through the same dent slot. Can you think of any workaround for this to keep them from piling weird when I beat?

@@buffpanda527 Well, here are my 2 ideas to try before anything drastic happens. First of all, maybe try a lighter beat. Adding more space between your picks (rows) could help. And next, is there a way to ease up on how much your edges draw in? Maybe a lighter touch when throwing the shuttle or switching your shafts when the beater bar is forward - those things may make a difference! Because these are 2 areas you can easily control, I would start there. See if you can loosen the overall density of the fabric. And if you're able to tweak the position of the reed (right to left), feel free to move it a touch along with your fabric. I hope one of those ideas will help! Will you keep me posted? Best of luck!!

@@ActonCreative I tried loosening it back up as i went but it keeps drawing inwards more. I'll see if I can undo it and beat it lighter.. I'm only 2in deep but, again its felting already. D= And I forgot where I stopped in my pattern so I am going to have to stare at all the threads pretty hard to make sure I am undoing them correctly! Lol I did try to switch when the beater was forward and I think that made it tighter. It's weird.

@@ActonCreative so! Update! I successfully got 6in woven real quick tonight. I have to hold the beater in, switch the shafts, and then I just kinda pull the edges of what I wove straight every couple of rows. I have to roll my length for more space again so hopefully I can keep it going!