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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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Would you like to be able to weave a stylish checkerboard scarf using a rigid heddle loom weaving kit?
Using a TabbyandTweed rigid heddle loom scarf weaving kit to create a stylish checkerboard scarf.
Emma and Gillian
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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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
174 views
8 fun and effective strategies for teaching people to learn to weave on a rigid heddle weaving loom
Approaches for helping people to learn to weave on a rigid heddle weaving loom.
Emma and Gillian
Oct 18, 20234 min read
346 views
Sustainability is a key driver when weaving a scarf with British wool with a rigid heddle loom weaving kit
Would you like to learn to weave a scarf using British wool? This blog details some TabbyandTweed kits which enable you to do just that.
Emma and Gillian
Sep 4, 20233 min read
224 views
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
622 views
Being creative with a little frame weaving loom kit to sample a Krokbragd weave
Learn to weave a Krokbragd sample understanding the structure of the weaving design - This blog should help.
Emma and Gillian
Jun 21, 20233 min read
1,219 views
4 creative techniques to learn to weave different patterns and textures using a small weaving loom kit
Would you like to learn how to weave different stitches and textures on a small frame loom? This blog outlines different approaches.
Emma and Gillian
Jun 6, 20233 min read
455 views
Learning to weave on a rigid heddle weaving loom - create beautiful scarves, wall hangings and more
This blog introduces a TabbyandTweed rigid heddle weaving loom kit which is perfect for people wishing to learn to weave.
Emma and Gillian
May 22, 20234 min read
677 views
Weaving a small visible mending patch using a weaving loom kit - make do and mend and live sustainably
There is lots of interest surrounding the making, mending and repurposing our clothes. This blog shows you how to weave a mending patch.
Emma and Gillian
Feb 1, 20233 min read
179 views
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
154 views
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
895 views
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
1,977 views
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
415 views
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