How to thread your loom faster
This post was graciously written by community member Laura Fry, master weaver, teacher and author of Magic in the Water Threading the loom ergonomically Threading is something that people find difficult. I used to thread the loom using the ‘standard’ hook that was commonly available. I got pretty good at threading and didn’t think too […]
How to sit at the loom while weaving
This post was written by Laura Fry for Academy members. Find more of Laura Fry’s weaving and works on her blog, Weaving a Life. Handwoven cloth is, by its very definition, slow. That doesn’t mean it can’t be done efficiently. Ergonomically. What’s the difference? According to some dictionaries, there isn’t a difference, but for me […]
Quick and Painless Warpwise Gradients
Alternating thread gradients are beautiful but the many color changes in the warp are time consuming to wind. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid all that hassle and still get gorgeous gradients.
Speed Up Overshot with the Double Tabby Technique
Reduce time and effort while weaving overshot with a technique used by olde timey professional weavers to speed up production.
Challenge Shawl
Gwen Peterson shares her process as she perseveres through a challenging project using lessons she learned in the Handweaving Academy.
Crossing the wet finishing line
The weaving is done, but there is more to do! Follow along as we go through each step of the finishing process.
Palindrome skeins on a rigid heddle
Learn all about what a palindrome skein is and how you can warp with it on a rigid heddle to give the appearance of a painted warp without needing to learn indirect warp.
A simple hack to make counting heddles quick and painless
Janet explains how to use paper clips as an ingenius aid to count metal heddles accurately and efficiently.
Weaving Hacks : 3 Handy items for the weaving studio.
Learn about three easy to find and affordable items to make your weaving and warping life easier.
How to warp your loom faster and more enjoyably
I could easily teach an entire class just on winding a warp. It seems like such a simple thing yet there are so many hints and tricks that make it far more efficient and enjoyable – and, more importantly, that make dressing your loom easier and more successful.