About the Ashenhurst Sett Calculator

04 Jan 2023 planning projects

Ashenhurst's Rule is a method of calculating sett for weaving based on the yards per pound of the yarn. Here's how to use my Ashenhurst Sett Calculator.

When should you sample for your rigid heddle loom projects?

16 Feb 2023 planning projects

Some sources say you should always sample before starting a weaving project. But is that really necessary for rigid heddle weavers?

Designing a Project using Not So Rigid Designer

07 Jul 2023 planning projects Not So Rigid Designer Weaving Software pick-up drafts

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.

Can I weave a shaft loom project on my rigid heddle loom?

28 Dec 2023 planning projects

There’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?

Not So Rigid Designer now has Threading Diagrams!

05 Jun 2024 planning projects Not So Rigid Designer Weaving Software pick-up drafts

For 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!