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Learn to weave with a weaving loom craft kit
TabbyandTweed Blogs - hints, tips and weaving ideas
We write regular weaving blogs with the aim of answering FAQ frequently asked questions. Most of our blogs detail techniques and include hints and tips to help weavers improve their skills and their weaving. Our most popular blogs include details on warping a rigid heddle loom or small frame loom, hemstitching and on changing the weft thread.
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7 Creative Mother’s Day gift ideas: from craft kit to a weaving workshop experience day
This blog outlines 7 ideas for Mother's day gifts including various weaving kits and our learn to weave scarf weaving workshops.
Emma and Gillian
Feb 254 min read
The 12 days of Christmas: 12 top gifts of a weaving loom craft kit
12 weaving loom craft kits which make perfect sustainable Christmas gifts for those who love craft, yarn and making.
Emma and Gillian
Oct 24, 20255 min read
What is the best beginners weaving loom kit for me to learn how to weave?
In this post we will explore the best weaving kits for beginners, covering what makes a great starter kit and our top picks to kick off your journey into weaving.
Emma and Gillian
Aug 5, 20255 min read
7 hands on weaving loom workshops - a guide to different types of inspiring workshops for you to learn to weave.
Want to know about different types of weaving loom workshops? This blog outlines different workshops and types of weaving looms.
Emma and Gillian
Nov 7, 20244 min read
6 weaving loom kits that you can use to weave beautiful woven gifts for Christmas, birthdays or other events.
If you are thinking of weaving a gift for Christmas this year then this blog outlines a few suggestions of unique festive gifts.
Emma and Gillian
Oct 10, 20243 min read
8 of the best weaving loom kits to give as a creative gift for the person who loves yarn crafts
If you are looking to purchase a gift for someone who enjoys craft then this blog details a selection of 8 weaving loom kits.
Emma and Gillian
Sep 25, 20244 min read
Holiday crafting - enjoy the craft of weaving on small portable looms while travelling
The summer holidays are a perfect time for exploring new craft hobbies. This blog shows woven projects undertaken on our holidays.
Emma and Gillian
Jun 24, 20243 min read
5 small economic and portable weaving loom kits - Which is best to learn to weave on?
Want to have a go at learning to weave but don't know where to start? This blog outlines some small looms and what you can weave on them.
Emma and Gillian
May 1, 20244 min read
Weaving Christmas decorations using a weaving loom kit is a simple and creative way to bring some festive magic to your home
A quick summary of our Christmas weaving kits for festive projects.
Emma and Gillian
Nov 22, 20233 min read
Weaving a Log cabin sample using a square loom learn to weave kit
Would you like to weave a log cabin design? This blog shows the weaving plan and how to achieve this on a small frame loom.
Emma and Gillian
Aug 19, 20233 min read
Weave in circles using a circular weaving loom kit to create stunning pieces of decorative woven wall art.
A circular weaving loom allows a range of different techniques and fibres to be used creating stunning woven mandala wall art.
Emma and Gillian
Jan 3, 20232 min read
How to weave a houndstooth and learn the skill of changing warp threads on a small weaving frame loom kit
How do you change the warp threads on a small frame loom? This blog helps you do just that.
Emma and Gillian
Oct 19, 20223 min read
Stopping the Unravel - 10 steps to perfect hemstitching using a little loom weaving kit
How do you stop the weaving unravelling on a little loom? The answer is to do a hemstitch as shown in this blog.
Emma and Gillian
Sep 28, 20223 min read
6 easy steps to weave in a new weft thread on a little frame weaving loom?
This blog outlines the technique to use when changing a weft thread on a small frame weaving loom
Emma and Gillian
Sep 19, 20222 min read
Is it a bookmark or bracelet weaving loom kit?
This blog discusses how a bookmark weaving loom kit can be used to weave both a bookmark and also a bracelet.
Emma and Gillian
Aug 5, 20223 min read
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