Glossary

Laurie Autio wrote

on 18 Jun 2010 1:01 PM

How do I suggest changes to the glossary?  I saw some definitions which need tweaking.   For example:

- cloth that has the same number of threads per inch in both warp and weft.

is a good definition for twills or laces, but does not work for many block weaves with a tabby or twill binder such as overshot, crackle, or Quigley, or weaves woven with less common treadlings.  A better definition might be:

-cloth which has the same number of threads per inch in both warp and weft, or the same number of blocks or pattern units in warp and weft.

Similarly,

- the frame that holds the reed. On a jack loom it is bottom-mounted and stable. On a countermarch loom it is top-mounted and swings freely.

I've seen jack looms with overhead beaters and own a countermarch loom with an underslung beater.  There are also sliding beaters, for that matter.  Both bottom mounted and top mounted beaters swing freely on a pivot point.  On some top mounted beaters you can move the pivot point, but they are still stable, and under mounted beaters still move freely.  A better definition might be:

-the frame which holds the reed.  This frame may pivot at the bottom from a fixed point, or from the top from a fixed or movable point, slide on rails, etc.  Some looms  lack a beater, relying on hand placement or hand movement of a rigid heddle or other device.

Laurie Autio

Madelyn van der Hoogt wrote

on 18 Jun 2010 5:09 PM

Hey, Laurie, hi and thanks for your input!

The glossary has been pulled from various places, and not all the definitions have been carefully vetted. I need to go over them all and will take into account your observations. That has been on my list, but hasn't gotten done yet! Hang on!

Madelyn

Laurie Autio wrote

on 18 Jun 2010 6:58 PM

Hi Madelyn,

Let me know if you'd like help on it.

Laurie Autio