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Emma and Gillian
2 days ago6 min read
Extending the design possibilities - converting a rigid heddle loom to enable weaving on 4 shafts.
This blog discusses how a 4 shaft extension kit can be used with a rigid heddle weaving loom to extend the weaving possibilities.
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Emma and Gillian
Feb 184 min read
7 practical tips for the perfect selvedge: A weaver's guide when weaving a scarf on a rigid heddle loom
This blog discusses the causes of an uneven woven selvedge and provides some suggestions and hints on how to perfect your technique.
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Emma and Gillian
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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.
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Emma and Gillian
Sep 25, 20244 min read
8 weaving loom kits as gifts for the person who loves yarn crafts, knitting, crochet, crafting and sewing - give a creative Christmas 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.
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Emma and Gillian
Sep 9, 20244 min read
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.
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Emma and Gillian
Sep 9, 20243 min read
8 steps to designing and weaving your own tartan with a square weaving loom kit.
Find out how we used a square frame weaving loom kit to design and weave a Tartan fabric.
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Emma and Gillian
Aug 20, 20243 min read
Weaving a Christmas runner on a rigid heddle loom - create a touch of festive handmade charm.
Interested in weaving a handwoven Christmas runner? This blog details our latest kit with some weaving tips.
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Emma and Gillian
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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.
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Emma and Gillian
May 1, 20244 min read
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.
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Emma and Gillian
Apr 2, 20242 min read
9 steps to a beautiful hemstitch on a rigid heddle weaving loom
Do you want to know how to hemstitch on a rigid heddle weaving loom? This blog shows you how.
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Emma and Gillian
Mar 13, 20244 min read
Solving 3 common issues encountered by weavers using a rigid heddle weaving loom.
There are a few common issues faced by new rigid heddle loom weavers. This blog contains tips and hints to help you to weave well.
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Emma and Gillian
Feb 20, 20243 min read
3 methods to successfully and seamlessly change the weft thread when weaving a scarf on a rigid heddle weaving loom?
Do you want to know how to change the weft colours when weaving on a rigid heddle weaving loom? This blog details some approaches.
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Emma and Gillian
Jan 23, 20243 min read
Would you like to be able to weave a stylish checkerboard scarf using a rigid heddle loom weaving kit?
Using a TabbyandTweed rigid heddle loom scarf weaving kit to create a stylish checkerboard scarf.
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Emma and Gillian
Nov 22, 20233 min read
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.
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Emma and Gillian
Aug 19, 20233 min read
Weaving a Log cabin sample weave using a square loom 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.
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Emma and Gillian
Jun 6, 20233 min read
4 creative techniques 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.
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Emma and Gillian
May 22, 20233 min read
Learning to weave on a rigid heddle weaving loom - create beautiful scarves, wall hangings and more
This blog introduces a TabbyandTweed rigid heddle weaving loom kit which is perfect for people wishing to learn to weave.
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Emma and Gillian
Oct 19, 20223 min read
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.
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Emma and Gillian
Sep 28, 20223 min read
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.
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Emma and Gillian
Aug 5, 20223 min read
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.
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