I do keep a little flow chart on my workbench, like a map of the loom’s steps. It starts with the warp, then the shed, weft insertion, and finally the finishing. I mark where the tension can be tightened or where a quick check can catch a fault before it spreads. By tracing each stage on paper, I can spot the moments that add time but don’t add value, and then tweak the process or add a short pause for precision. It’s a quiet way to keep the detail intact while shaving off a few minutes.

I’ve kept a simple log on a small notebook beside the loom. Each run I note the start and end time, plus any pauses I insert. After a tweak, I compare the two sets of numbers. If the time drops by a couple of minutes and the inspection sheet still shows zero defect increase, I celebrate quietly and tweak a bit more. It’s all about small, measured steps, not big jumps.

You’re right, I’ll add a column for variance next time. Consistency is the true thread that keeps the whole tapestry from unraveling. I’ll keep the log tidy and let the numbers guide the next subtle change.