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Category: Rigid Heddle Weaving
Sewing pattern progression; in praise of plain weave
Evolution of a sewing pattern for handwoven fabric. What's on Kate's floor loom, and rigid heddle weaving.
New weaving pattern release!
Kate's newest print-at-home weaving pattern, a look at what's on the loom.
Placemats and playtime
Bespoke placemats and finding time for playtime at the loom.
A bit of sunny weaving on the rigid heddle
Hello, friends. The rigid heddle loom and I continue to spend time together here in South Carolina. A little bit of Maysville 8/4 cotton carpet warp and a bin of quilting fabric scraps can keep one busy for a very long time! The sampling that I've done on the rigid heddle may, with any luck, [...]
New, free weaving pattern to share: “Quarantine Coasters”
Weave a set of simple mug rugs using fabric scraps and my free PDF pattern and instructions.
Sampling on the rigid heddle
Hello, friends. I hope all is well with you and your families and that you're safe at home. I continue to reside in SC with my parents. I am grateful for tools like "Zoom" and FaceTime to keep in touch with my husband, my boys, and my sister and her family. The rigid heddle loom [...]
A big piece on a little loom
Hello, friends. I continue to reside in South Carolina with my parents, where I have been since March 9, lending assistance to my parents who are navigating a serious health matter. In between grocery store runs, doctor appointments, and vigorous handwashing, I have been working on a rigid heddle loom. My most recently woven pieces [...]
Rigid Heddle Weaving
Hello, friends. I have a new loom, a lovely rigid heddle with a 20" weaving width that I purchased from The Spinnery on Etsy. I was looking for something portable and quiet, and the Schacht "Flip" fit the bill. I had no trouble getting the loom set up for weaving (a minimal amount of effort [...]
