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Weaving Terms For New Weavers
Never woven before? Need a refresher? No problem! You are in the right place! As you read through the blog posts and take classes there are weaving terms that are going to continue to show up. I have compiled a list of some weaving terms that you will encounter so you can sound like you…
Straight Selvedges: A Guide To Minimizing Warp Pull-In
Straight selvedges can be one of the hardest things to accomplish as a new weaver. In fact, “How do you weave straight selvedges?” is probably one of the questions that I get most from my students. Selvedges that pull in are on the top of the list of the most common mistakes that new weavers…
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Weaving Adjacent Weavings
Have you ever wished you could just weave more? Even better if you can set up your loom less? Luckily it is possible to weave multiple weavings at the same time by weaving weavings adjacent to each other on the same loom. I have already talked about getting more out of your warp by weaving…
The Importance of Weaving Samples
If there is one thing that I cannot stress enough about weaving and planning a weaving is the importance of samples! I often get asked: “How do you know if something is going to do what you want it to?” I wish I could say that with time you just automatically know what will and…
Basics of Double Weaving
There is a lot of mystery behind double weave, but once you understand how it works it makes so. much. sense! I get so many questions about this weaving technique including: What is it? What can it do? and of course How?!?!? I get it. It seems like it would be a very difficult technique…
How To Fix A Broken Warp On Any Loom
What is the worst thing that can happen while you are weaving? Depending on who you ask, the answer may be “a broken warp”. While this is not an ideal thing to have to deal with, it is not the end of the world! A small setback – yes, but something that is actually very…
Floating Selvedges – When Do You Need Them?
Floating selvedges are an essential part of weaving patterns. They make your life easier with each pick you weave and mean you do not have to think too hard about what you are doing. Instead, they allow you to be lost in the process of weaving – as you should be. Let’s back up a…
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How To Use A Warping Board
Measuring out your warp for your loom is an important weaving skill that all weavers should know how to do. It is one of the first steps for setting up your weaving on your loom. When it comes to measuring your warp for your floor, table, or even your rigid heddle loom* there are 2…
Guide To Weaving Headers
Unless you were tie your warp onto your loom one warp at a time (not recommended…) you will end up with bundles at the beginning of your weaving. These bundles serve the purpose of attaching your warp to your loom, but they also make it so the spacing at the beginning of your weaving is…
Huck Lace – Weaving Pattern Spotlight
When it comes to weaving patterns, there really is no limit to what you can create. Just look at any weaving pattern book and you will find so many different interesting patterns to play with! Previously we have talked about overshot and waffle weave, so make sure to check those out too! As far as…
Waffle Weave Pattern – Weaving Dimensionally
When it comes to weaving there are so many different types of patterns that you can create! That is one of the wonderful things about it. So full of possibilities! Waffle weave is a really fun and dimensional weaving pattern that can be used for both practical and decorative purposes. We have talked about different…
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Warp Separators – Why Do You Need Them?
A question I get quite often is what are warp separators and why do you need them? Warp separators are a tool or material that you can use to keep your warp on any advancing loom (rigid heddle, floor, or table loom) evenly tensioned for the duration of your weaving. To fully understand this you…
How To Fix Threading Mistakes: Repair Heddles
Ideally, when you are warping your floor loom or table loom you will not make any mistakes. While mistakes help you learn (the Warped Fibers motto!) avoiding mistakes should still be your goal. The best way to avoid threading mistakes (or any mistakes) is to take your time and look over what you have done…
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Floor Loom Maintenance Guide
A loom – if taken care of properly – will outlive you. I remember the first time that I heard that and realized that it was true. Think about it. There are historic looms that still work and are used every day. I took a tour of Tessitura Bevilaqua in Venice, Italy in May 2018…
Handwoven Weaving Loom Bench Cushion Tutorial
Weaving for hours and hours while sitting on your hard loom bench is not the most comfortable thing to do. While you do not want to take time away from your weaving if you can help it, you also want a comfortable place to sit! Not only do you want something comfortable, but having something…
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Choosing The Right Mix Of Looms For Your Goals
Having more than one loom is not a necessity to be a weaver. The only thing you need to be a weaver is a desire to weave and access to a loom and other materials. If you are lucky enough to have your own studio, then you might be wondering which type of loom you…
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Floor Loom or Rigid Heddle Loom?
Buying a loom can be a really big deal when setting up and furnishing your studio. A loom is not a small purchase so it is understandable to not want to make your purchase half-heartedly. Once you decide on what general type of loom you want, you then have so many more options to choose…
Learning To Weave – Weaving Book Review
Learning to Weave is one of the books that almost all new weavers should own. I first purchased it because it was required for my weaving class at Virginia Commonwealth University, but I have recommended it ever since. While this is not the newest weaving book on the market, it is still a fantastic resource…
Why You Should Double Your Tapestry Warp
Did you know that you can double your warp when you weave tapestry? Something so simple can have a really big impact on your weaving. Occasionally, something may happen in the studio that you didn’t really plan – but it can actually turn into something great! This happened to me one day in the fiber…
How To Plan Your Weaving – Weaving Project Guide
There are a lot of things that to consider when it’s time to plan your weaving. Whether it’s your first weaving or 100th – you need to plan accordingly.
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Dowel Rod Alternatives – 5 Weaving Display Options
Congratulations – you have finished your weaving! Surprise! Sometimes weaving is the easy part. Now you have some decisions to make. Weaving display is something that I feel pretty strongly about. You probably just spent hours/ days/ weeks/ months on this weaving so it’s important to choose a display method that does your weaving justice.…
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Rag Rugs – 5 Variations On The Classic Weaving Project
If there is one project that fully epitomizes the idea of Earth month in the Fiber Art space – it’s the rag rug. The rag rug is simply a rug that is made from fabric scraps. They are usually colorful and eclectic and great for use pretty much anywhere! They are also often the first…
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Get Multiple Weavings With One Warp
If you ask any weaver what part about weaving they like the least, I would bet they say either setting up the loom or finishing. If you are in camp 1, then you have some options! These options will save you time, money, and help you to be less wasteful in your studio practice. You…
Recycled Yarn – 5 Ways To Use It and Why
Hey weavers! It’s earth month! All April I will be posting about ways that you can be more sustainable and less wasteful in your studio. I promise I’m not going to get into a huge rant about why recycling in general is a necessity (not just recycled yarn.) It is. / small rant Or why…
How To Read A Weaving Draft (And What Is It?)
Have you ever wanted to set up your floor loom for a weaving, but you were unsure of how to read the instructions? Weaving drafts are directions for how to set up your loom and how to weave your desired pattern. This can apply to patterns that are created through the use of color and…
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WARPED FIBERS – We’re In This Together
Let’s just cut right to it: Warped Fibers is the blog I wish I was reading. That sounds a little vain… but hear me out. When I tell people I am an artist they ask me what kind of paintings I paint. Weaving is obscure. Mostly. I mean, I walk into a yarn store and I…