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Re: Stupid weaving question

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From: Maggie White (mwhiteaz_at_TeacherArtExchange)
Date: Sat Sep 30 2000 - 20:20:05 PDT

Betty Bowen wrote:
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> In simple tapestry-like weaving, where several different colored threads
> are used, how do you start the new color? do you tape it to the back or the
> board and bring it around, weaving it in later?

Betty,

If you mean to start a new color in the middle of the row, it's called
"dovetailing." You simply start weaving in the new color at the point
you want to add it. The tail end hangs out the back and you can snip it
later. I can send you a handout that will explain it much more easily
than an e-mail.

Maggie