TabbyandTweed Blogs - hints, tips and weaving ideas

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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.

Close-up of a weaving loom with cream warp threads and yarn balls, labeled Tabby and Tweed, in a cozy craft setting.

Learning to Weave with a Pick Up Stick - The October Weaving Club Pattern

Using a pick up stick was the focus of the October Weaving Club pattern - now available as a back edition.

Emma and Gillian

Oct 254 min read

Colorful yarn balls and a small loom weave a multicolored textile on a table, with TabbyandTweed printed on the frame.

13 Reasons Knitters, Spinners and Crocheters will Love Weaving

Why is it that knitters, spinners and crocheters also love weaving. Weaving isn't a rival to these crafts, it is a new way of using the same materials in a different, enjoyable and creative way.

Emma and Gillian

Sep 305 min read

Stacks of blue patterned envelopes and printed cards spread across a wooden table, suggesting invitation assembly.

The Weaving Club is Here - A Look Back at Our First Month

If you have a rigid heddle loom, have warped it up and woven your first project but are not not sure what to do next then read on because the TabbyandTweed Weaving Club might be of interest to you.

Emma and Gillian

Jun 265 min read

A cardboard box holds yarn in blue, gray, green, red, and white skeins, a wooden frame, and a circular tool. Background is red.

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

Colorful yarn in shades of green, pink, and purple is woven on a wooden loom, with spools in the background on a wooden table.

Understanding weave structures: Warp-faced, weft faced and balanced weaving.

This blog article explains the difference between warp faced, weft faced and balance weaving with examples including belt weaving, Krokbragd weaving and colour and weave on a rigid heddle loom.

Emma and Gillian

Jul 10, 20255 min read

a woven blue striped belt on a wooden surface

Mastering the art of weaving a belt or strap with a belt weaving heddle loom: a beginners guide.

A belt weaving kit is a fun way to learn to weave and this blog outlines the key steps to starting to weave with the kit. Included are some handy hints and tips to help you perfect your weaving technique.

Emma and Gillian

Jun 23, 20255 min read

Hands weaving pink, gray, and blue threads on a loom. Pattern contrasts with polka-dotted background, creating a calm, focused mood.

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 5, 20256 min read

How to Weave a Cushion on a Rigid Heddle Loom with 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 19, 20254 min read

A wooden loom weaves a multicolored fabric with blue and yellow threads. Tools and fabric strips are on a wooden table beneath.

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 24, 20254 min read

a wooden rigid heddle weaving loom and a bright plaid patterned fabric

How to weave double width fabric with a 4 shaft extension kit on a rigid heddle weaving loom: Tips and Hints

It is possible to weave a double width fabric on a rigid heddle loom. This blog details how this can be achieved with some hints and tips.

Emma and Gillian

Apr 2, 20254 min read

twill and patterned weave on a rigid heddle loom in yellow and pink

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 1, 20256 min read

handwoven fabric on a loom in orange and turquoise colours

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 18, 20255 min read

a row of brightly patterned woven bookmark weaving looms on a grey table

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

a christmas present wrapped in red and beige snow flake patterned paper

Handwoven Gift Ideas: 6 Weaving Kits for Christmas and Birthdays

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

woven wool flowers in red and green colours with buttons in the middle

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

handwoven christmas runner in red and green colours on a table with gifts and a wine glass

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

a wooden frame loom weaving a bookmark in yellow, brown and red colours to match the seaweed and rocks it is sitting on

Holiday Crafting - Portable Weaving Loom Kits to take travelling

Holidays are a perfect time for crafting. Find our which weaving loom kits are small and portable.

Emma and Gillian

Jun 24, 20243 min read

wooden rigid heddle loom with a black and grey checked scarf

How to Fix a Broken Warp Thread on a Rigid Heddle Loom

It is not uncommon for a warp thread to break when weaving on a loom. This blog has weaving tips to help with this problem.

Emma and Gillian

Jun 4, 20243 min read

a small wooden frame loom with a bright pink patterned weave with skeins of yarn in bright colours

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

a yellow and grey weave on a wooden rigid heddle loom with balls of yellow and grey yarn

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