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...
Weaving on a triangle loom or triloom is fun, creative, easy and quick. You can start weaving as soon as you sit down with the loom, there is no elaborate planning and measuring process. Triloom weaving is...
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...
In the mid-1930's, several palm-sized *pin looms came on the market which used a relatively fast weaving technique and a mere nine yards of yarn (for four-inch looms; the most common size). The best known of...
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...
Before the Geta sandal became common in Japan, most people wore the Zori . This was because peasants could make Zori sandals out of straw and old rags without having to make a single stitch. Today, creating a...
''Pure'' Potholder Looms Potholder looms are like barns: they actually come in several colors, but odds are, the one you're looking at is red. It is usually a little over seven inches across (measured between...
The Basic Principle of Beading on a loom The basic principle of a bead loom is to string threads on your loom in order to create a bead design. These threads are called warp threads. The length and width of...