The foundation of any type of weaving is based on the relationship between your warp and your weft. This relationship is complex and comprised of different aspects: warp and weft material and weight and even the spacing of your warp.
The spacing of your warp is called your sett. It is usually in...
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One question we get here at Mirrix Looms quite a bit is this: Can I weave a scarf on my Mirrix?
Alternatively: I already have a rigid heddle loom, can I weave tapestry on that?
The short answer to both: No.
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So you've decided to learn to weave? Now what? There are three main routes to learning to weave. You could take in-person classes, online classes or teach yourself using a variety of resources. In this blog post we will go over these three options to help you decide which path is best for you.
This weave-along will teach you how to warp, weave and finish a textural wall-hanging using simple tapestry techniques and two different types of yarn.
We have two new free project ebooks available for download.
A shedding device is a device that makes a shed. What is a shed? It is the space between raised and lowered warps on a loom.
A shedding device makes that shed. There are many different types of mechanisms to do this and not all are equal. Here are a few examples that people use for tapestry weavi...