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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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My journey into rigid heddle weaving: from making a loom to learning how to create my first handwoven scarf
This is a guest blog written by a visiting student as she learnt to weave on a rigid heddle weaving loom.
Emma and Gillian
Jun 56 min read
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Embracing Sustainability: Making our UK small business creating weaving loom kits as eco-friendly as possible
This blog post highlights how we are adopting sustainable methods by focusing on eco-friendly packaging, utilizing solar energy, sourcing local materials and using British wool in our weaving kits.
Emma and Gillian
Jun 14 min read
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Creating a handwoven British wool cushion on a rigid heddle weaving loom using a 4 shaft extension kit
This blog discusses the steps of a project to making a handwoven cushion using British wool using one of our rigid heddle looms.
Emma and Gillian
May 194 min read
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Reuse and recycle your waste fabric to create a stunning sustainable coaster using a rigid heddle weaving loom
Sustainable weaving - creating a handwoven coaster by reusing and recycling fabric scraps
Emma and Gillian
Apr 244 min read
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Learn the mindful craft of weaving: Create a handwoven wall hanging using a large frame loom weaving kit.
In this blog, we will walk you through making a stunning wall hanging and highlight the calming benefits of weaving whether you are a beginner or more experienced weaver.
Emma and Gillian
Apr 164 min read
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Extending the design possibilities - converting a rigid heddle loom to enable weaving on 4 shafts.
This blog discusses how a 4 shaft extension kit can be used with a rigid heddle weaving loom to extend the weaving possibilities.
Emma and Gillian
Mar 16 min read
610 views
7 practical tips for the perfect selvedge: A weaver's guide when weaving a scarf on a rigid heddle loom
This blog discusses the causes of an uneven woven selvedge and provides some suggestions and hints on how to perfect your technique.
Emma and Gillian
Feb 184 min read
1,166 views
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
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8 weaving loom kits as gifts for the person who loves yarn crafts, knitting, crochet, crafting and sewing - give a creative gift
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
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Crafting a sustainable and reusable Christmas yarn wreath as a door or festive home decoration.
Steps to creating your own sustainable festive wreath for your Christmas home using either a kit or your own resources.
Emma and Gillian
Sep 9, 20244 min read
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8 steps to designing and weaving your own tartan with a square frame weaving loom kit.
Find out how we used a square frame weaving loom kit to design and weave a Tartan fabric.
Emma and Gillian
Sep 9, 20243 min read
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Weaving a Christmas runner on a rigid heddle loom - create a touch of festive handmade charm.
Interested in weaving a handwoven Christmas runner? This blog details our latest kit with some weaving tips.
Emma and Gillian
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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9 steps to a beautiful hemstitch on a rigid heddle weaving loom
Do you want to know how to hemstitch on a rigid heddle weaving loom? This blog shows you how.
Emma and Gillian
Apr 2, 20242 min read
1,497 views
Solving 3 common issues encountered by weavers using a rigid heddle weaving loom.
There are a few common issues faced by new rigid heddle loom weavers. This blog contains tips and hints to help you to weave well.
Emma and Gillian
Mar 13, 20244 min read
956 views
3 methods to successfully and seamlessly change the weft thread when weaving a scarf on a rigid heddle weaving loom?
Do you want to know how to change the weft colours when weaving on a rigid heddle weaving loom? This blog details some approaches.
Emma and Gillian
Feb 20, 20243 min read
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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
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
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