[MR] Inkle weaving question

[Meghan Elphinstone]

The best material for heddles is linen rug warp. It comes in a fairly 
light weight, which is much heavier than the linen thread and will stand 
up to a lot of abuse. There is also a heavy weight, which will handle 
anything you can throw at it for years to come.

Earth Guild    http://earthguild.com/products/yarn/linwoolw.htm
Halcyon Yarn    http://www.halcyonyarn.com/yarn_fiber.html
Yarn Barn    http://www.yarnbarn-ks.com/products.asp?dept=374

Shilo



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Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 14:24:19 -0400
From: Glynis Gwynedd <ylandra at gmail.com>
Subject: [MR] Inkle weaving question
To: Merry Rose <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
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What's the best material to make heddles out of? The thread I've been using 
(cotton) keeps stretching by the time I get 2/3 through a piece. This is on 
a small 5 foot loom I bought at Pennsic.

Thanks!

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