Loom


Notes from the Fell: On Looms

Weaving has a long history that goes back tens of thousands of years. In that time while the basics of weaving have remained mostly the same, the technology we use has drastically changed.

Perfect for Summer—Portable Inkle Looms

Those are the times when I want a project on a portable table loom, and an inkle loom fits the bill.

Tom Knisely: Are You All Finished?

Tom Knisely shares an extra special way to finish a handwoven rug.

Ask Madelyn: How to Re-Sley a Mis-Sleyed Reed

What do you do when you realize you've sleyed your reed to the wrong sett? Do you sley again? Or is there a faster way? Here's Madelyn to explain!

Ask Madelyn: Choosing a Reed for Even Sleying (Or Close)

I'm buying a new loom and choosing a reed with more dents. I'm trying to decide between a 10-dent and 12-dent. Which size should I get first?

Ask Madelyn: How to Divide the Reed to Sley Multiple Ends Per Dent

What do you do when you're warping a loom front to back, with multiple ends per dent, and your warps won't stop twisting? Madelyn is here to answer!

Take Advantage of the Bells and Whistles on Your Loom

I believe a loom’s ability to hold warp yarns under tension is its primary job, and that I consider all other aspects of a loom to be bells and whistles.

Spring Cleaning: Clean Up Your Shed

A clean shed while weaving is vital to a happy weaving experience. Any misbehaving threads can lead to unintentional floats that will need to be fixed. If you’re shed is suffering Deb Essen has a few fixes that might help.

Meet Julie Kornblum: Designer, Weaver, Yarn Bomber, Fiber Artist

Julie Kornblum’s and my weaving circles overlap only slightly in Southern California, but I have always admired her work.

Ask Madelyn: Pros and Cons of Rigid Heddle vs Shaft Looms

I have a rigid heddle, but I've seen many other kinds of looms. What are differences between those looms and mine, besides size? What are the pros and cons?