Category Archives: Loom & looms & small loom weaving
Can you weave tapestry on potholder loom? why, yes!
One of my Ravelry buddies just shared photos of a lovely little tapestry loom that he’s built. He then commented that Noreen would probably say that you can weave tapestries on her beloved potholder looms. And, of course, I chirrupped … Continue reading
Weave a Mermaid with the stick weaving loom
I love mermaids, and I never get tired of finding new ways to create more of them. And, now, my newest mermaid is woven – on only 6 sticks! Weaving sticks are probably the easiest loom ever – but that … Continue reading
etsy love
I love etsy. Oh the goodies you can find there! Oh my! Look what just arrived in my mailbox: Isn’t this a gorgeous shawl pin? I bought it in Kate Heck’s etsy shop. LINK Kate and I found out about … Continue reading
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Free pattern for a woven elephant
The pattern has gone live for the Woven Elephant that I designed for Lion Brand on the Martha Stewart loom HERE’S THE LINK TO IT She’s a cutie! I love elephants….. happy weaving!
More little looms from recycled stuff part 2
If you are teaching a child to weave, or just want an impromptu, no cost small loom for sampling yarns and colorways, this little loom is very handy. The project on the foam food tray loom is a bookmark, but … Continue reading
Little looms from recycled things for teaching weaving or sampling etc part 1
Yesterday, I posted about teaching children to weave Link One of the pleasures of weaving is that it can be done with tremendously complex machines, but, can also be done with small bits of this and that from around the … Continue reading
When should a child start learning how to weave?
It’s never too early, (or too late!) for a child to start learning how to weave. I bought my daughter her first loom when she was 6 weeks old. It was a little Spears loom #2 from England. And, when … Continue reading
My learning curve with the double hole rigid heddle continues
This morning, an email came in, explaining that I am STILL not getting the double hole rigid heddle weaving right… She pointed out that I am doing weft face weaving here, while the double hole rigid heddle are normally used … Continue reading
Now the corrected video for weaving on double hole rigid heddle loom
I am so excited- I have just learned more exciting things about weaving with the double hole rigid heddle loom! The other day, I posted a video about how thrilled I was because I had finally figured out how to … Continue reading
The story of my Saori loom and a new shirt for my husband
Last year, I wove my husband a shirt to wear while his Jazz trio performed at the Jazz festival and other gigs. Link to Jim’s shirt It’s time to weave him a new shirt! So, I have warped up my … Continue reading
