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10 Mistakes New Frame Loom Weavers Make: uneven edges, loose warp tension and more!

10 Mistakes New Frame Loom Weavers Make: uneven edges, loose warp tension and more!

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...
Warp Frame Loom with 2 or more colors and yarns

Warp Frame Loom with 2 or more colors and yarns

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...
Weaving Warp Spacing: EPI low density and high density

Weaving Warp Spacing: EPI low density and high density

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...
What is a loom comb? Everything you need to know about loom combs!

What is a loom comb? Everything you need to know about loom combs!

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...
How to create a String Shed and Heddle – Weave Faster

How to create a String Shed and Heddle – Weave Faster

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...
6 Tips to Weaving Faster and Completing Projects

6 Tips to Weaving Faster and Completing Projects

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...
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Hi! I’m Gina, the artist and creator of Fibers and Design. I love all things fiber-related and teaching others how to create on the loom. 

Here you can learn the basics of weaving and how to create cool designs. If you are completely new to weaving or fiber art, then check out the Beginner Weaver Guide- it will take you step-by-step through the absolute basics of weaving. 

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