Not So Rigid Weaver

Musings on weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom and beyond

Why I love small rigid heddle looms, especially for beginners

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No loom is the best for every project or situation, and I think that it’s easier to fall in love with a small rigid heddle loom than a bigger one.

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So what can’t a rigid heddle loom do?

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Rigid heddle looms are great little looms and I love them, but no loom is the right tool for every job, and there are some things that rigid heddle looms really fundamentally can’t do.

What is Saori weaving, and is it something I can do on a rigid heddle loom?

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Saori is a philosophy of creative expression through weaving developed by Misao Jo in Japan. It emphasizes developing individual creativity, embracing flaws, and making fabric that a machine can’t.

Ravelry for Weavers

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Sometimes I see people ask “Is there a Ravelry for weavers?” and, well, the answer is… Ravelry! Here's some tips about how to get the most out of Ravelry as a weaver.

Designing a Project using Not So Rigid Designer

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I figured it was past time to show an example of creating and weaving a design using Not So Rigid Designer! Here's an example of one of my projects.

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