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TabbyandTweed Blogs - hints, tips and weaving ideas
We write regular weaving blogs with the aim of answering FAQ frequently asked questions. Most of our blogs detail techniques and include hints and tips to help weavers improve their skills and their weaving. ​Our most popular blogs include details on warping a rigid heddle loom or small frame loom, hemstitching and on changing the weft thread.​
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Learn the mindful craft of weaving: Create a handwoven wall hanging using a large frame loom weaving kit.
In this blog, we will walk you through making a stunning wall hanging and highlight the calming benefits of weaving whether you are a beginner or more experienced weaver.
Emma and Gillian
Apr 164 min read
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6 weaving loom kits that you can use to weave beautiful woven gifts for Christmas, birthdays or other events.
If you are thinking of weaving a gift for Christmas this year then this blog outlines a few suggestions of unique festive gifts.
Emma and Gillian
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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8 weaving loom kits as gifts for the person who loves yarn crafts, knitting, crochet, crafting and sewing - give a creative gift
If you are looking to purchase a gift for someone who enjoys craft then this blog details a selection of 8 weaving loom kits.
Emma and Gillian
Sep 25, 20244 min read
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Crafting a sustainable and reusable Christmas yarn wreath as a door or festive home decoration.
Steps to creating your own sustainable festive wreath for your Christmas home using either a kit or your own resources.
Emma and Gillian
Sep 9, 20244 min read
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8 steps to designing and weaving your own tartan with a square frame weaving loom kit.
Find out how we used a square frame weaving loom kit to design and weave a Tartan fabric.
Emma and Gillian
Sep 9, 20243 min read
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Holiday crafting - enjoy the craft of weaving on small portable looms while travelling
The summer holidays are a perfect time for exploring new craft hobbies. This blog shows woven projects undertaken on our holidays.
Emma and Gillian
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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5 small economic and portable weaving loom kits - Which is best to learn to weave on?
Want to have a go at learning to weave but don't know where to start? This blog outlines some small looms and what you can weave on them.
Emma and Gillian
May 1, 20244 min read
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Weaving Christmas decorations using a weaving loom kit is a simple and creative way to bring some festive magic to your home
A quick summary of our Christmas weaving kits for festive projects.
Emma and Gillian
Nov 22, 20233 min read
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Weaving a Log cabin sample using a square loom learn to weave kit
Would you like to weave a log cabin design? This blog shows the weaving plan and how to achieve this on a small frame loom.
Emma and Gillian
Aug 19, 20233 min read
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Being creative with a little weaving loom kit to sample a Krokbragd weave
Learn to weave a Krokbragd sample understanding the structure of the weaving design - This blog should help.
Emma and Gillian
Jun 21, 20233 min read
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4 creative techniques to learn to weave different patterns and textures using a small weaving loom kit
Would you like to learn how to weave different stitches and textures on a small frame loom? This blog outlines different approaches.
Emma and Gillian
Jun 6, 20233 min read
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How to weave a houndstooth and learn the skill of changing warp threads on a small weaving frame loom kit
How do you change the warp threads on a small frame loom? This blog helps you do just that.
Emma and Gillian
Oct 19, 20223 min read
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Stopping the Unravel - 10 steps to perfect hemstitching using a little loom weaving kit
How do you stop the weaving unravelling on a little loom? The answer is to do a hemstitch as shown in this blog.
Emma and Gillian
Sep 28, 20223 min read
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6 easy steps to weave in a new weft thread on a little frame weaving loom?
We are often asked how to weave in a new coloured thread on a frame loom. This blog outlines the technique to use.
Emma and Gillian
Sep 19, 20222 min read
1,869 views
Is it a bookmark or bracelet weaving loom kit?
This blog discusses how a bookmark weaving loom kit can be used to weave both a bookmark and also a bracelet.
Emma and Gillian
Aug 5, 20223 min read
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