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Emma and Gillian
Jan 195 min read
Tips for weaving the selvedge edge of a log cabin design when using a rigid heddle loom - how to manage the two shuttles.
This blog discusses a range of strategies that can be used to address a number of issues when weaving a log cabin design.
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Emma and Gillian
Nov 7, 20244 min read
7 hands on weaving loom workshops - a guide to different types of inspiring workshops for you to learn to weave.
Want to know about different types of weaving loom workshops? This blog outlines different workshops and types of weaving looms.
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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
Aug 10, 20243 min read
5 key tips for weaving a stash of hand spun yarn to weave a beautiful luxury scarf
This blog outlines the weaving of yarn from a stash. Waste yarn is put to great effect with the creation of a stunning handwoven scarf.
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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
Jun 4, 20243 min read
A broken warp thread on a rigid heddle loom - with these useful weaving hints and tips this is not a disaster.
It is not uncommon for a warp thread to break when weaving on a loom. This blog has weaving tips to help with this problem.
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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
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
Oct 18, 20234 min read
8 fun and effective strategies for teaching people to learn to weave on a rigid heddle weaving loom
Approaches for helping people to learn to weave on a rigid heddle weaving loom.
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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
Feb 1, 20232 min read
Weaving a small visible mending patch using a weaving loom kit - make do and mend
There is lots of interest surrounding the making, mending and repurposing our clothes. This blog shows you how to weave a mending patch.
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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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