WARP
Wild Word Friday!
Years ago, my sister gave me a wonderful gift. She taught me how to weave. Weaving has been a joy in my life ever since, especially in winters, when I have the time and space to bring out my loom and WARP it. WARPing is the process of stretching the lengthwise or WARP threads on the loom.
The word WARP comes to us from the Anglo-Saxon word wearp, which is a reference to throwing or twisting.
The WARP threads on a loom have to be very strong. If a WARP thread snaps when you’re weaving, you have a problem, especially if you are creating an intricate patterned fabric. The way to make a stronger thread is to twist several threads together. That’s the whole idea behind spinning – adding strength to a single strand by twisting it with other fibers. Don’t you just love how words help us weave a more complete picture of a process?
Q4U: Do you have a hobby? If so, let us know what it is.
So far, Trish, I’ve made only decorative table scarves, no huge lengths of fabric. Your craft work sounds interesting!
Sue! Do you make your own jumper’s from your weaving? I used to do alot of craft Paper Tole & Leather work but dont seem to have the time these day’s. My head is full of family tree stuff which is just fascinating. I do admire the colourful weaving of the American Red Indian’s>
I’ve been known to knit in the past. These days I don’t make the time for it but the colder weather always makes me feel like digging our the knitting needles.