Warp Run

152 ends of 14.5 yards of 10/2 American Maid Cotton 

1 of 4 sets of soon-to-be warp chains

My big accomplishment for the weekend: I ran the warp for the epic Mountain Cucumber Coverlet I've been planning for much of the past year.

14.5 yard warp of 10/2 American Maid Cotton with 644 ends total.

This is the longest warp I've ever done. I'm so glad I had my warping mill. I never would have been able to it on a conventional warping board, as there would have been tension issues and body pains. This  mill is a game changer!  Thank you, DH for making it for me! 

I had to run 4 sets of 152 ends (plus 1 more with some extras for repair strings), because that's all I could manage for this size warping mill.   

I had 4 1-pound cones and ran 4 strings at a time, using a slotted spoon. This one is plastic.  Last time, I used a metal spoon with holes in it, but that seemed a little rough on the yarn.  This plastic one was "kinder and gentler" on the fiber.

 

1 of the warp chains contained in a zip lock bag.

 

Here's the label to remind me of just what it is.

That's a lotta warp strings!  

It's a wonder that they stay neat and tidy, and don't turn into a snarled mess. Those weavers of old knew a thing or two!

Whew!  That's a big job out of the way.  Next task is to make sure I have enough heddles on each of 4 shafts on my floor loom.