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Choosing the right shuttle when starting your next weaving project can make or break your experience — and sometimes affect your selvedges too! In this article, I’ll be sharing some of the things I consider when choosing what shuttle to use as well as explaining the differences between stick shuttles, boat shuttles, and more.

When it comes to purchasing a new loom, the types of looms, names, and sizes available can make the decision challenging. When people ask what type of weaving loom to buy, I generally start with one all-important question: what do you want to make?

Whether you’ve never woven anything before, or you have a few (or more!) projects under your belt, it’s likely that you’ve come across some of these common misconceptions or myths about weaving. We’re here to set the record straight. 

If you are looking to try out a new art form, or if you are a multi-shaft or rigid heddle weaver interested in exploring another facet of the weaving world, this blog post introduces the equipment and yarn you'll need to get started with tapestry weaving.

Learn how to wind a warp for weaving with instructions and advice from Amanda Rataj. If you are a rigid heddle weaver, this process is known as indirect warping.

Learn how to read a weaving draft with this in-depth look at each of the key components: threading, tie-up, treadling, and drawdown. This information can be applied to both rising and sinking shed looms.

New weavers can often be intimidated by all of the new terminology. From treadles to heddles, there’s so much to learn. Fear not, dear weaver! This glossary of terms will tell you everything you need to know.

This article is the second of a two-part series on how to buy used weaving looms. To get a few different perspectives on this, three friends are sharing what they look for in a loom and some of the helpful things they’ve learned along the way.

One of the most common questions from friends and strangers eager to start weaving is how to buy a used loom. This post tells you what to consider as you search for a used loom, and how to make sure you get the loom that will be best for you.

There are many types of weaving techniques that can be used to create different fabrics on multi-shaft and rigid heddle looms. This post has descriptions and photos of some of the most popular techniques.

Confused by all of the terms of weaving equipment? What is a shuttle, a heddle, a reed, or a treadle? This blog post explains everything clearly so you can get started weaving with confidence.

Multi-shaft looms allow you to create complex weaving patterns. But they aren't as intimidating as they look! This blog post shares all about multi-shaft looms, and what you should consider before buying your first loom.