Frame Loom
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…
Pros and Cons of a Simple Frame Loom
A simple frame loom is a FANTASTIC piece of equipment to have in your studio. They are versatile, portable, and easy to store. They happen to also be a great way to learn how to weave. In fact, when I was learning how to weave we used a loom made from 18”x 24” canvas stretcher…
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…
Best Weaving Looms For Beginners
Starting out on your weaving adventure can be a bit daunting. There is so much to learn and so much to buy! This is a common topic here at Warped Fibers because I am always hoping to bring more people around to weaving. Why wouldn’t I? Weaving is awesome. I have talked a bit about…
All About Heddle Rods
Weaving isn’t always fast. It is actually pretty rarely fast. That being said, some looms will help you to weave faster than others and for those that are a little more manual, we can “upgrade” them easily enough to work a little more for you! This upgrade is a heddle rod and is perfect for…
A Guide To Novelty Yarns For Weaving
Weaving yarn is usually smooth, strong, and easily threaded through the heddles of your floor loom or rigid heddle loom. These types of yarns can make a great choice for your warp (depending on what you are creating). Weft yarns, on the other hand, can be pretty much anything – even a material that is…
Best Inexpensive Weaving Looms On Amazon
Starting out as a new weaver or trying a new type of weaving can be intimidating when it comes to finding and purchasing materials – especially looms. Let’s face it, weaving can be expensive. Luckily, though, it does not have to be! There are definitely ways that you can start weaving that do not require…
4 Simple & Creative Ways To Weave With Fabric
Normally when you are weaving your plan is to create fabric. But, have you ever thought about weaving with fabric? I have talked a bit about fabric weaving before in two different posts. First, check out how to make t-shirt yarn, and then check out these rag rug ideas. Those two posts are only just…
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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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How To Maintain Warp Spacing On Your Simple Frame Loom
Do you use a simple frame loom? Does the fact that you have to manually space your warps make you consider other frames or deter you from using one to begin with? While admittedly the lack of automatic spacing could be an understandable reason to looks elsewhere, don’t give up on it yet. You have…
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Simple Strategies For Weaving Faster
Weaving is a labor of love. No one (I hope!) gets into it with the notion that it creates immediate satisfaction. At least not in the respect that it is finished quickly, because it probably won’t be. There are a lot of different stages to each weaving and there are plenty of ways to cut…
Types of Frame Looms – Portable Weaving
Frame looms (also sometimes called lap looms) are one of the best ways to learn how to weave and something that every weaver should have in their studio in at least one form. They are great for new weavers because they are more affordable than more complex floor looms and they are simpler to set-up.…
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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Weaving Position – Avoid The Weaving Hunch
Without getting too preachy. TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY. Whew. Glad I got that one out. Listen, I’m glad you love to weave, and I am ecstatic to hear that you get so into your weaving that time seems to slip away from you. Time flies? Right? Due to this, it’s so EASY to lose…
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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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…
2 Selvedge vs 4 Selvedge Warping
2 selvedge vs 4 selvedge Warping? The debate is real. If I am weaving on a frame loom, you can probably assume I am using the 2 selvedge warping method. It is my favorite way to warp a loom and the method I teach the most often. That being said, it’s not perfect and it…
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…