Warping a loom is one of the most tedious parts of weaving, but with a rigid heddle loom, it isn't complicated. Using a warping peg and warping directly to the loom, you can have most projects ready to weave...
Yes, I've dyed sheep, Cotswolds that is, with Kool Aid for our county fair, for the Spinner's Jamboree. Here's how: Take one very friendly tame sheep, who will hate you for this, wash in cold water with a hair...
I have been spinning for over 20 years and raising and selling wool and sheep for over 15 of those years. I would like to pass on some helpful information as guidelines when purchasing a raw fleece or raw...
In the world of weaving there are several types of looms. It is best if the seller understands what it is they are offering and how best to price the item for a good sale. Often sellers assume that if it is...
Buying second-hand looms can be a great way to get your foot in the door with a very, very satisfying hobby, even a profitable business. But, remember, as in all purchases over the internet, you need to be an...
What is weaving? by Spinning Ginny Well, first let's go over the basics. There are many ways to make cloth. Most of you know that knitting involves 2, 3 or 4 needles (depending on the project) and a...
How many yards of yarn will you need to weave a shawl, scarf or blanket on a Laffing Horse triloom? Use this guide to give you an estimate of your yardage needs for weaving. You want to make sure you have...
When you weave on a triloom, the resulting fabric is a triangle. Using a simple joining technique, you can create almost any shape, squares, pinwheels, jackets, vests, handbags or anything you can imagine.We...
When you are working up a new pattern for a shawl or afghan on your big triloom, (triangle loom, tri-loom) you often want to blend 3 or more yarns of different weights, colors and fibers. How do you know if...
1. Gather up your leaves just as they reach maturity and used forthwith ( I have used roughly 8 oz). Picking your leaves on a wet day or after a heavy dew will make them easier to cook out.Shred the leaves...