Purchasing hand colored yarn seems simple at first, however consumers should look at their options carefully. It is easy to be drawn into the colorful virtual candy store of artist dyed yarns, and get carried...
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...
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...
Chazz's Restoration Fabrics Trims FABRIC GLOSSARY: BASIC HOME DECOR TEXTILE TERMS This guide is meant to help buyers become informed consumers by defining many of the terms sellers might use in describing...
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...
A variety of different needles is available for beading and other handmade jewelry. Choosing the right needle can make your work easier and more fun. Here are descriptions and uses for the major needle types: ...
''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...
Knit without knitting needles?! Yep! There are a variety of different knitting looms that anyone with 2 hands can knit with. There are: * Round, rectangular oval knitting looms or sometimes called rakes as...