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.

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 235 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 56 min read

an orange bag with a circular label and a green thank you card

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

Hands weaving on a loom with pink, red, and green yarn against a wooden background. The mood is creative and focused.

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

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 16 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 184 min read

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

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

a wooden bookmark loom with spool of bright yarn and an example of a woven patterned bookmark on a white surface

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

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

a wooden square frame loom with TabbyandTweed branded on the side with a pink and lime tartan weave on it

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

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 rigid heddle loom with a pink, blue and lime green weave on it on a wooden table

5 key tips for weaving a stash of hand spun yarn to weave a beautiful luxury scarf on a rigid heddle loom

This blog outlines the weaving of yarn from a stash. Waste yarn is put to great effect with the creation of a stunning handwoven scarf.

Emma and Gillian

Aug 10, 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 - 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

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

a wooden loom being threaded with navy and blue threads with hands visible winding a cog

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

a red and grey checked weave on a wooden rigid heddle weaving loom

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

woven baubles in red and green laying on a wooden surface

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

a number of rigid heddle weaving looms on a table

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

log cabin weave on a wooden square frame loom

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