Floor loom

In this blog post, our founder Christabel Balfour talks about her journey with floor looms, what they actually are, how they work, and why you should definitely try one for yourself! Read over on our website now 💫 #loomweaving #floorloom #weaving #rugweaving #tapestryweaving #tapestry #handweaving #diyrug #weavingloom #balfourandco #christabelbalfour #yarncrafts #rugloom

Looms are the most well known word to the people in terms of weaving. Basic parts of a weaving loom are described in this article.

Since moving to California five years ago, the Los Angeles textile artist Rachel Duvall has been refining an almost scientific approach to handweaving.

The Ashford Brooklyn 4-shaft table loom is an excellent next step if you’re ready to move beyond a rigid heddle loom and explore more complex weave structures. It’s also a fantastic starting point for anyone new to multi-shaft weaving... the skills you learn on this loom will translate seamlessly to a larger floor loom or another table loom with more shafts. I’ve finally had the chance to use this loom, and I have so much to share! #tableloom #weavingloom #loomreview #ashfordloom

Learning about looms has several subsections. Please select a topic area from the menu on the left. There is a wealth of information in these sections. If you already have a loom, click on the first button, Basic Loom Information for help with your loom. Take your time and please call us if you have questions about weaving or about looms. Below is a diagram of common components of a floor loom.

With the help of two generous weavers I finally have good images of the loom with many parts labeled. Thanks to Sue Jensen and Morgan Clifford for assisting in this effort! These images are now part of my PDF Manual. And here they are for you too! Enjoy ~ Sarah CP from the front CP side view CP treadle detail CP cloth beam brake system B Model back view B Model side view

Exhibiotion of Öterlen textiles in Ystad

The different types of looms available for rug weaving and the pros and cons of each one. Tapestry weaver Christabel Balfour shares her top tips for choosing the best loom for you.

Desideratum ...Art and Jewelry: Glimakra 60" 8-Harness Countermarch Floor Loom…

Making a Large Tapestry Loom

**** NOTE: Edited on 11/7/10 - The loom has been sold!! It will be making it's way to Silver City, New Mexico, on Nov. 21. :) *** NOTE: Edited on 11/3/10 - The price of the loom and accessories has been reduced to $600 !!! ** NOTE: Edited On 10/01/10 - I reduced the price of the loom and accessories to $700! However, the yarn is no longer available! This is a loom I have had for over 30 years. I have woven many a beautiful project on this loom, and it has served me well! But since I have not…

floor loom

Table Loom Sophie Wood Brinker Photoshop, Illustrator I’ve always loved the process of weaving and am fascinated by loom designs, of which there are hundreds! For this project I wanted to help demystify the weaving process by pulling apart the elements of my table loom to show the mechanics of how a piece

Treadles and Tie-up – Ahrens Looms

Urdir a teia para o tear manual da D.Ilídia, usando uma urdideira tradicional. / Making the warp for D.Ilídia's loom, using a traditional warp maker. -- Bucos - Novembro 2011

Dear friends, I am looking for the large weaving loom to use this week in our play. Does anyone know where it is? thanks, Sue

Introduction: Jim Ahrens is the “A” in AVL Looms. He taught production weaving at Pacific Basin Textiles in Berkeley when I had finished a year there learning to weave. We were shocked by the thing…