Someone asked a question the other day that I thought warranted a blog post: "What's the difference between tapestry and weaving?"
The simple answer is this: Tapestry is TYPE of weaving.
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I’ve been working with the Spencer treadle for the better part of this year. It’s installed on my largest Mirrix freeing the others up for more short term projects. However, more than once I’ve moved my foot around feeling for that pedal while I’m on another loom. Initially I didn’t think I neede...
Resources for bead weaving can be tough to come by, which is why we are SUPER excited to share that Jacqui McCloy Pell has written a book on weaving beads on a loom. This book is a great resource for any bead weaver, but focuses on how to make larger beaded pieces rather than jewelry.
The holiday season is fast approaching, which means gift-making season is upon us! Different Mirrix accessories can help to make the weaving process faster and easier, so we're discounting our loom accessories by 15% to celebrate all of you who are planning to weave gifts for your friends and lov...
I worked with Mirrix to ensure that this kit gives weavers of all levels everything they need to get started on their next project, whether it's regular weaving using the Navajo warp and heddles or my new favorite technique of Soumak knotting using the linen warp and bamboo needle. The bamboo nee...
It’s been a long time since I’ve woven a wide bead piece using the Mirrix shedding device. I decided it was time to try this method of bead weaving again and to write a blog post about it since we often get questions about this process. I am always telling people that the set up is more complicat...