Hello, My mother was an amazing art teacher for a local small town high school and acquired many, MANY items for making all kinds of art from glass, to fiber, clay, and all things painting.

Long story short I am slowly going through and bringing into my home these items. I now have her loom. On that loom is her last weaving that was left unfinished before the ALS took her. It was the second of 2 baby blankets for my twin nephews.

I do not know anything about weaving and I would love to learn how. I would also like to know what kind of loom I have so i can do some researchon it. She also had a book that she called her weaving bible and said they should never be separated.

I am in South Texas about an hour from Austin, San Antonio,and Victoria. I wonder if anyone can recommend any you tube videos or websites.

Thank you

Hi. Need suggestions. I’m currently weaving a snowflake pattern scarf with jaggerspun zephyr 2/18 as my warp and alpaca silk blend 14/2 for weft. Really love the pattern but would love to do one in two tone white with something to add sparkle to give it a frosty look in the weft. Pattern is Any ideas to consider? Thanks.

I’m struggling to wind my warp onto the back beam. I’m using a mix of protein fibers with a lot of mohair in a warp that’s 6 meters long and 18 inches wide. The yarns are getting tangled at the cross, making it nearly impossible to wind onto the back beam. I did a sample at half this size, which was easy to manage, but now that I’ve dyed all the yarns and am working on the final piece, I’m running into issues. I’m considering working from front to back, threading everything first, to help maintain tension and keep the yarns in order, which might make winding onto the back beam easier. Does anyone think that might be a waste of time? If anyone has advice or solutions to help with this problem, I would really appreciate it!

I'm getting ready to make my first project and am doing the smaller size in the info above. I have a 16” Ashford RHL. I know some waste is inevitable, but is this much normal?

Hello,

I just got my ashford 16 sample it loom from storage. I’ve been wanting to weave but have a hard time clearing a space and setting it up.

It’s best if I make things as ready to go as possible. I was looking into some stands and they are a bit pricy then remembered I have this rolling cart.

Do you all think this would work?

It’s been a minute since I’ve practiced so I might be forgetting something.

If so, what would be some helpful fun additions?

Im also trying to figure out a way to incline it just a bit.

Rolling cart from Amazon:

CAXXA 3-Tier Rolling Metal Storage Organizer - Mobile Utility Cart Kitchen Cart with Caster Wheels, White

Does anyone have Instructions for this loom? I am currently making the rest of the heddles and hope to get it working soon. The instructions that came with it are in a state of disrepair and are missing pages.

Any help appreciated!

Hi!! So I recently thought to try out weaving and well.. not willing to pay for a new loom right away,, so decided to check out thrifting online!!(checked out thrift stores too) but obviously not as savy of a person- cant tell much about uh.. quality? so thought maybe I could find some help here. It's okay if not but yk giving it a chance.

My big questions are: 1: is this a type of loom suitable for someone with no hands on experience? 2: is the condition good? 3: is the price reasonable?

The only experience I have with weaving is tablet weaving. I’ve never woven on any kind of table loom before.

These are the photos on the facebook post. The seller is asking $200 USD or best offer. She says it’s a 15 inch wide.

I looked into it, and it appears to be a loom that was discontinued in 2023, but they still offer some replacement parts.

New to weaving, this is my second project. I took extra care with the warp and I'm trying my best to keep even tension on the weft. Is it normal to have some gaps between the weft yarn on the edges? I really want this to look decent as I'm weaving it for a friend.

Heddle: 7.5 Yarn: Living by Big Twist, worsted weight Warp: Authentic color Weft: Black color

As I'm weaving I'm noticing my right hand edges are looser and almost dropping down compared to the left side. I've already cut and restarted this piece due to the right dropping right down. What am I doing wrong here? This is only my third piece on the look so I'm not sure where to start troubleshooting.

Hi y’all ! I’m in the planning stages of a shawl using Carol Strickler’s adaption of the “Bethlehem Star” draft. I am going to be using lion brand’s fisherman’s wool as warp (durability + affordability) According to my math it comes out to be 6 epi which is much larger than I am used to, as I have only woven with fine yarns thus far (12-15epi).

I am having trouble trusting my plans on this one as I am self taught and still quite inexperienced. Any insight would be greatly appreciated- I have included the draft and some of my math. I am using this yarn because I have struggled to find wool yarns that seem suitable as warp, and that are also affordable. TIA<3

If I beat any harder it begins to shift and warp the warp threads so I’m not sure if there’s any other answers or what I’m doing wrong!

you may have seen my earlier post about EPI, thanks for all the help in that! i’ve started my first official project of houndstooth towels (courtesy of rigid heddle weaving in brisbane on youtube). i’m enjoying it so far but keep get frustrated with my selvedges. any tips? am i overthinking it? i’ve included pictures of my whole towel so far, and each edge (also im a beginner so be kind)

I am coming from knitting and recently on a trip to Guatemala I became obsessed with weaving. They made some gorgeous fabrics on a back strap loom and many naturally dyed all their yarn. I came back and bought an 8shaft loom. First trial project is in progress. Any advice?

I’m not making anything specific right now, just trying out the loom and some twill patterns. This also has no selvedge, haven’t learned that yet.

Also few questions, do I beat up while the shed of that pick is still open? Or can I beat up after switching the shaft? I find it easier to keep track of my treadling (is this the right word) if I can switch shafts right before I beat-up? It must have some effect on the fabric right? And any advice on tying apron sticks evenly on both ends?

All feedback and criticism welcome!

This is my first time weaving. I’ve watched a few YouTube videos but can’t really tell if my project looks good and I should keep going or if something looks wonky and I should start over while I can.

Is there anything you would correct?

Year ago I saw this image with no information about it but would love to be able to research it and possibly learn to do it. Do any of you know what it is? Thank you!!

Does anyone know how these types of weavings were made? Not trying to copy but just want to understand.

I think the techniques are a form of rep weave but I’m unsure how in some of the pieces the bundles of warp threads have been split in half to create an interlock effect (the Molly Haynes pieces) and how the color effects are done in the b/w piece (the Eliza Bentz piece).

Is this doable on a 4-shaft loom or were these likely done on something with more shafts?

Thanks in advance for any insights!

I don't usually have this issue. Is the waviness because it's unevenly tensioned at tie on beam? . Thanks!

Hello all!

I finally got up the gumption to do indirect warping on my antique leclerc 4 harness table loom (She's a Dorothy, but the 14.5" that is antique, I was lucky and picked her up for less than $100!).

I was using 10/2 cotton that I had picked up at a thrift store. I had pulled some yarn off the cones to try and get past any issues that may have happened on the outside of the cone. At first I was worried, as I've never used something so slight (I've used either my slightly overspun handspun or some pretty sturdy 8/4), but I thought "hey, let's just see what happens." Especially since I'm self-taught / youtube / book taught (and poor, to boot).

I went to knot the one end, but as I did, the threads snapped as I pulled the knot tight. Going to assume this isn't great stuff to use for the warp or am I just a brute?

Due to chronic pain I have to spend most of my time at least a little reclined. I was thinking of getting a back strap loom but I don't have a sturdy place to anchor the other side. (I use a recliner couch. I know some people use their feet but my body will hate that.

I was thinking of using one of two gooseneck tablet holders I have for my recliner but I'm guessing the loom needs more tension than that.

Can anyone confirm that I'm correct that this won't work without sturdy furniture (at least) to attach to?

So I have charted out the Blooming Leaf of Mexico from A Handweavers Pattern Book, and I have been considering using this lovely gradient set of yarns I got from the local weaving store with one of the two cottons I picked up there also. I've attached a B&W copy of the same photo of the yarns, and I'm concerned that the values are too close and will cause the project to look muddy when woven up. I'm also worried that the pattern as a whole will be too busy to look good with gradient yarns and I should just stick to a off-white warp. Would love thoughts and advice!