Not So Rigid Weaver

Musings on weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom and beyond

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Loom Spotlight: Frame Looms

This post in the loom spotlight series covers frame looms for tapestry weaving, continuous strand weaving, and potholder looms, compared to rigid heddle looms.

Loom Spotlight: Inkle Looms

This post in the loom spotlight series covers inkle looms for weaving narrow bands compared to rigid heddle looms.

Loom Spotlight: Backstrap Looms

Backstrap looms are a kind of loom where the weaver is literally part of the loom. Learn more about how they compare to rigid heddle looms.

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    I got a new loom! First impressions of the 24" Ashford Rigid Heddle vs. 16" Sample-It

    I’ve had my little Sample-It since March 2021 and have woven many projects on it, but, of course, it’s “just” 16” and there are some projects that need a bigger loom. So after close to 2 years I’ve picked up a bigger loom, a 24” Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom.

    Why the Cricket Quartet might not be the right choice for you

    The Cricket Quartet is an attachment that converts the Schacht Cricket to a 4 shaft table loom; but here's why I don't think the Quartet is the killer feature some people make it out to be.

    Why I love small rigid heddle looms, especially for beginners

    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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