Floor loom weaving

In this post, I'll go over how to use a Leclerc Artisat floor loom, and give some tips for buying a second-hand floor loom, setting it up, and starting to weave. Ever since I got my Schacht Flip Loom , I've been keeping an eye out for something bigger. I like my rigid heddle loom, but I wa

Not sure what loom is right for you? Floor loom or rigid heddle loom? It depends on your space, budget, and what you want to weave.

Warping boards are an essential tool if you are weaving on a floor loom, table loom, and even can be used for rigid heddle looms. These simple instructions will help you measure out the exact amount of warp you need for your project. Also includes tips for measuring your warp faster and what to do when you find knots.

Handwoven rugs made in Montreal, Canada

Looking so psychedelic… this is overshot “woven on opposites”. I’m using the aqua for my main colour and orange for the accent colour. It beats more closely because there is no tabby to provide the base structure and looks more weft-faced. The treadling rhythm doesn’t feel as convenient as alternating two feet for pattern-tabby-pattern-tabby, but ...

In this tutorial, I am weaving a spring scarf using tencel on my rigid heddle loom. I also explain how to double the warp threads.

Buying a floor loom second-hand is a great way to save money, but it's sometimes hard to know where to begin! In this post I’m sharing how I went about choosing, sourcing and restoring my own second-hand looms, and my tips for getting the right loom for you.

Rigid-heddle weavers regularly ask me this question or a variation on this theme, essentially wanting to know if they will reach a limit with their rigid-heddle loom. All looms have constraints. Syne Mitchell, a dedicated multi-shaft loom weaver and author of Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom, talks beautifully about the concept of constraints throughout her work. ... Read more

Keeping an even tension for your weaving project is really important. One way you can do that is with warp separators! Learn how!

If you are looking to wind two warps for a double weave or work with a mixed-weight warp, a second warp beam is what you need to get the job done. Browse Thread Collective's collection of second warp beams for floor looms.