Loom Spotlight: Frame Looms

20 Oct 2022 equipment

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

11 Nov 2022 equipment

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

Loom Spotlight: Backstrap Looms

01 Dec 2022 equipment

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.

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

20 Dec 2022 equipment

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

13 Jan 2023 equipment

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

24 Oct 2023 loom buying guide getting started equipment

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.