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MAWS Welcomes you to join the Weaving or Spinning Sample Exchange

Weaving Sample Exchange Project Sheet

Weaver’s Name:______________________ Email or Address:____________________________

Pattern:_____________________________ Source:____________________________________

Warp yarns:_________________________________________________Total used:__________

Weft yarns:__________________________________________________Total used:__________

Length of warp:__________Width of warp:____________ Sett:_____________ PPI__________

Dimensions on loom:______________ Dimensions off loom:_____________________________

Finish technique:_________________ _Dimensions after finishing:________________________

Tips, recommendations, problems, notes, etc.:

Fill in threading, treadling and tie up according to project requirements.

Attach sample in lower left corner.

Spinning Sample Exchange Project Sheet

Spinner’s Name:____________________________Email or address:______________________

Type of fiber:______________________________Breed of sheep (if known):________________

How fiber was processed (commercial roving, top, spun from fleece, etc.):___________________

How fiber was prepared (combed, carded):____________________________________________

How fiber was spun (long draw, short draw, boucle, cable, etc.):___________________________

Dye information (natural, chemical, color/brand, etc.)___________________________________

Wraps per inch:____________________Estimated yardage in ½ ounce skein:________________

Intended use for yarn (knitting, weaving, warp, etc.):___________________________________

Enclose a photocopy of this sheet along with your sample skein in a sealed sandwich bag. Thirteen (13) sample bags are required for one entry. You may enter more than once. Each entry must be a different type of yarn. See MAWS 2006 Sample Exchanges page for more details.