The Mirrix Tapestry & Bead Looms Blog

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A few years ago I first heard the term "cottagecore" as a way to to describe an aesthetic that focuses on crafts, design and clothing that one might associate with a simpler, rural and traditional time. Cottagecore has an English countryside feel and seems to be naming a lifestyle that is the antithesis of our modern, connected, virtual world, though its popularity spread through social media.

We're giving away a 16" Big Sister Loom with an Extended Shed on Instagram!
Entering is easy: Follow our page and then like and comment on the post. You can find the rules and restrictions below. 

Last week I began outlining our holiday 2021 goals here at Mirrix Looms and it made me realize that I need to start thinking about my own holiday plans. With supply chain and shipping issues, it's probably a good idea to get holiday shopping done early this year! If you have a Mirrix on your list or are looking to gift one to someone in your life, I have good news: We have stock! Lots of it! But it's always a good idea to shop early, especially in times like these

If you want to grab your holiday loom a little bit early this year, through the end of the day on September 29th use code buynow to get 15% off of looms.

If you're interested in learning to weave and want to begin with whimsical, fun, magical projects we've partnered with Noreen to create a loom and book starter package perfect for any level weaver looking to weave fun, small weaving projects like bags, scarves and dolls. 

We are excited to announce that our newest loom accessory, shed extenders, are now available for purchase. The extenders are compatible with any model Mirrix loom with a shedding device and will extend your loom's shed to be 1.5". Shed extenders are perfect for those of you who want to weave rugs or simply prefer a bit more room for your fingers or bobbins between your warp threads! 

We are very excited to announce a partnership with Balfour & Co. with a brand new rug loom starter package, individual loom package and weaving kit. 

During our autumn sale, gift yourself a Mirrix loom before the holiday rush and get 15% off with code GIFT at checkout.

Recently, we rediscovered this wonderful pastime and decided to offer some supplies to our customers so you, too, can enjoy making your own felted creations. 

Finding the perfect yarn for tapestry weaving has been a challenge for as long as we can remember. There are options out there, of course, but many lack color options or are difficult to find or are too thick for color blending or are just a little bit squishier than we'd like. That's why we were thrilled when we found out that Gist Yarn would be developing their own tapestry yarn from scratch. We followed them on their journey of testing and choosing colors and shades (the final product has 70 shades to choose from) and we can assure you they were thorough as they worked to make the perfect tapestry yarn.

"Ease of use" is a phrase used a lot in the world of weaving and one I hear nearly every day. People want a loom that's easy to use. But what defines that? How do you balance this with functionality? Sometimes ease of use comes down to perspective. I clearly remember the first time I drove a car. It didn't seem easy at all. In fact, it seemed terrifying and complicated and how do you not mix up the brake and the gas again? But now that I've been driving for 20 years, driving seems simple. The same goes for weaving. If you've never woven before, a loom probably doesn't seem easy to use at all! 

If you're thinking about getting into weaving and are feeling a little bit overwhelmed, I've broken down some reasons why a Mirrix loom checks off all of my "ease of use" boxes. 

Thanks to everyone who entered our "Lessons in Weaving" contest! We had many, many wonderful entries that our amazing judges Joseph Wigon, Thea Fine, Deb B., Jacqui at Phantasia Bead Art...

We are thrilled to announce Mirrix's newest loom, the 48" Lily Loom. At 48" wide with a 45" weaving width and more than 6' of weaving length, this giant loom...

We are excited to introduce our newest brand ambassador, Camille Laddawan. She is an Australian bead artist who creates beaded pieces with text taken from family letters and other personal...

If you happen to be in our neighborhood of Sturgeon Bay, WI, you are welcome to drop by to pick up your order.