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?
sustainabilityThe modern fashion industry, and in particular so called ‘fast fashion’, produces a massive amount of waste, but as weavers there's ways we can reduce our impact!
Not So Rigid DesignerWeaving Softwarepick-upNot So Rigid Designer is a new online tool that lets you design pick up patterns in a format inspired by shaft loom drafts but adapted for rigid heddle looms.