Rag rugs are comprised of two different parts: a yarn warp, and a rag weft. At their most basic, a rag rug is woven in plain weave, making them easy to try on your rigid heddle loom. But you don’t have to stick to plain weave—many of the prettiest rag rugs we've seen use twills or other structures. Learn the ins and outs of weaving your own rag rugs with insight from Amanda's own practice.
Learn how to calculate the amount of loom waste you will need to allow for a weaving project, and how to adjust that amount depending on the pattern and type of loom you are using.
Warping, sleying, weaving and re-sleying can be tedious when we really just want to dive in to our project. Meet the nifty rigid heddle loom tool that makes sampling a breeze.
Curious how to weave great selvedges? These three tips will help you out! Learn how to bubble your weft, use a 45 degree pinch, and feel for the resistance of the weft.
Linen yarn by nature requires a little more care while weaving but the finished results are so rewarding! If you're new to weaving with linen, these tips will set you up for success.
Weaving project records are an important part of your weaving practice for a number of good reasons! For starters, they help you duplicate a project - by keeping all your information in one place, you can easily make a project again, no matter how long ago you made it. They also help you learn from your past experiences.
Weaving a sample is like making a sketch - you learn more about your materials, your sett, how things wash, shrinkage rate, and how the finished textile behaves. This post explains how to get the most out of your sampling process.
