Free Guide to Selecting & Using Weaving Looms

Maybe you want to add a new loom to your collection? Perhaps you want to take the plunge and buy your first loom? It can be overwhelming when faced with the question, "Which loom should I buy?" To help you decide on a loom, we put together a free eBook: All About Weaving Looms: A Guide to Selecting and Using a Weaving Loom__.

Whether you're a new weaver shopping for your first loom, or a veteran weaver looking to add to your collection, choosing a loom can be daunting. Luckily for you, this free eBook is entirely dedicated to bringing you the expert advice you need to choose the tool that will help you weave the projects you've been dreaming of. Choosing a loom is an exciting stage, and whether you're looking for a shaft loom, a rigid-heddle loom, or an inkle loom, let this free eBook be your guide.

Inside you'll find:

• Choosing a Loom: What Weaving Loom is Right for Me? by Madelyn van der Hoogt - Madelyn helps you understand the strengths and limitations of different loom varieties.

• Getting Started on a Rigid-Heddle by Chris Switzer - Learn to weave on a rigid-heddle loom! A rigid-heddle loom is perfect for small projects such as scarves, or for sewing panels together to make garments or wider cloth. The rigid-heddle loom is a great loom for beginners, but it’s also great for traveling, weaving with children, and public demonstrations. The section includes a scarf project which requires only two balls of yarn, one each for the warp and weft.

• Make an Inkle Loom and Weave a Hatband by Sharon Kersten - If DIY is more your style, here’s how to construct an inkle loom, warp it, and weave a project all within a weekend. This lightweight, portable loom is suitable for small projects such as hatbands, straps, belts, and bookmarks. Inkle weaving is a great place to start for new weavers, or for experienced weavers looking to embellish their projects with beautiful straps and edging.

So whether you're looking for your first loom or another loom, download this free eBook for help in selecting and using the weaving loom that is just right for you.

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