by Fibers and Design | Jul 30, 2019 | Weaving Beginner, Weaving Intermediate, Weaving Solutions, Weaving Techniques
Overview Here are 10 common troubles that weavers have, some as a beginner… and others you will face all the time. But, do not become discouraged- these are easy (mostly) easy fixes that can be corrected with simple tricks or with lots of practice! Let’s...
by Fibers and Design | Jul 28, 2019 | Weaving Beginner, Weaving Color, Weaving Design Ideas, Weaving Intermediate, Weaving Solutions
Warp Frame Loom with 2 or more colors and yarns Overview So, you want to add some drama to your warp- you have come to the right place. There are various ways to warp a frame loom with many colors or types of yarns. Luckily, a frame loom is simpler than a loom with...
by Fibers and Design | Jul 27, 2019 | Weaving Beginner, Weaving Intermediate, Weaving Solutions
Weaving Warp Spacing: EPI low density and high density weaving Overview: The number of yarn ends per inch (or EPI) is the number of warp strands you must warp in one inch on the loom. It affects the design and appearance of the weaving. It can also influence the...
by Fibers and Design | May 26, 2019 | Weaving Beginner, Weaving Solutions, Weaving Tools
LOOM COMB The loom comb is a weaver’s good friend that helps move the yarns to where they need to go. What is a loom comb? A loom comb is a tool used to move the weft yarns into place. Of course you can use your hands to push the yarns down to the previous...
by Fibers and Design | May 6, 2019 | Weaving Beginner, Weaving Intermediate, Weaving Solutions, Weaving Tools
In a previous blog post, 6 Tips to Weaving Faster and Completing Projects, I shared that creating a string shed (or string heddle) can quicken the weaving process. In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a string shed using 2 methods. What is a string shed? In...
by Fibers and Design | May 6, 2019 | Weaving Beginner, Weaving Intermediate, Weaving Solutions, Weaving Techniques, Weaving Tools
When I am weaving, I am in the zone and this time gives me space to think and be creative. Although I love the peacefulness of it all, sometimes I just wish I could move a bit quicker and have the weaving all done to move on to the next project. You have probably...