Category Archives: weaving & handwoven
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
How to weave narrow bands on the 2 hole or double hole rigid heddle loom
I love weaving narrow bands, and have been hooked on pickup techniques on the inkle for more than 20 years. Last year, I became fascinated by Sami bands -thanks to the online workshop taught by Susan Foulkes on the wonderful … Continue reading
4 panel blanket woven on the triangle loom
I love geometry, and am intrigued by sacred geometry. I think that’s why I like working with looms that are different geometric shapes. Last autumn, my nephew and his bride asked me to weave them a blanket as a wedding … Continue reading
Alternate uses for triangle loom and easel
I love my triangle loom-( I have the Dewberry Ridge adjustable one that is a wonder of engineering and fine craftsmanship. LINKIE I know this, because I do some woodworking myself, so I know how hard it is to create … Continue reading
Dragonfly shawl woven on the triangle loom
Last summer was a dragonfly summer. Countless dragonflies zipped and zoomed in glorious flashes of color and startling aerial acrobatics. It was fabulous! What wasn’t fabulous was the reason for their huge population upsurge: A vicious swarming plague of mosquitoes. … Continue reading
Video tutorial for NOT chained finish for woven squares
My favorite method to weave on looms that have pegs or nails, like the Potholder loom, or Lil Weaver looms from Dewberry Ridge (LINK), is to weave with the continuous Potholder loom weaving method. Usually, when you weave a square … Continue reading
