planning projectsNot So Rigid DesignerWeaving Softwarepick-updraftsFor Not So Rigid Designer, I started off by focusing on the design part, but, another big aspect of more complex rigid heddle projects is the details of how you thread the heddles. Once you get past the basic one thread per hole and slot, there’s usually more than one way to do it!
designcolorsWeaving design software lets you preview designs on your computer, but how do you match the color of your yarn to the colors on the screen?
planning projectsThere’s lots of 4 shaft weaving projects out there, and you may have come across one you want to weave. But can you weave it on your rigid heddle loom?
loom buying guidegetting startedequipmentNo 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.
loomRigid 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.
project ideastechniqueSaori 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.
weaving communitySometimes 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.
other fiber artsterminologyBraiding (or plaiting) and weaving are both ancient ways of making textiles by interlacing yarn in an over/under pattern. But what's the difference between them? And what the heck is fingerweaving?