An introductory article on tablet (card) weaving, the first in a series, by Linda Hendrickson. It explains the weaving process and three pattern variables (threading direction, position of the A-B line, and turning direction), describes simple tools such as a warping wand, warp spreader and C-clamp loom, and gives step-by-step instructions for the '10-minute warp' to make eight bookmarks or a sampler. A closing chart gives nine basic band patterns (horizontal lines, checkerboards, diagonals, wavy lines, chevrons, diamonds) specified by threading, A-B line positions and turning sequence.