Winding a warp
Using the warping frame and making two crosses.
Table loom warping Pt 1
Learn how to put your warp on the loom with no stress.
Table loom warping Pt 2
There are many ways to warp your loom. Using a warp wound on a warping frame with two crosses.
Weaving on the Jack Loom
A quick overview of how to warp an Ashford Jack Loom.
Simple warping
Direct warping on the rigid heddle loom. Quick and easy.
Tying on a warp
Here is a quick way to tie on your warp on your Rigid Heddle loom for easy, effortless tensioning.
Spreading the warp
This is one way to quickly spread your warp evenly and effortlessly.
Weaving on the SampleIt Loom
See how easy it is to warp and weave on the Ashford SampleIt Loom.
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Using the Fringe Twister
Use the fringe twister to quickly, evenly finish your scarves, make cord or even twist sliver.
Peruvian Diamonds
For rigid heddle weavers who like a challenge, create this striking surface design using a diverted or deflected supplementary warp.
Assembling a SampleIt Loom
Assembly video for Ashford SampleIt looms 25cm (10″) and 40cm (16″).
Using art yarn in weaving
Esther Rodgers, international textile teacher, shows you an easy and effective way to showcase your art yarns in your rigid heddle weaving.
Assembling a Rigid Heddle Loom
Assembly video for Ashford Rigid Heddle looms.
Before you assemble your SampleIt Loom….watch this
We recommend using Ashford Finishing Wax Polish to finish/seal the timber.
Weaving cotton on a rigid heddle loom
For a firmer cotton fabric, suitable for tea towels try this technique on your rigid heddle loom.
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Fun with Pickup Sticks – Part 1
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Simply Wool – Local wool empowering local women
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2 Scarves – Houndstooth and Log Cabin
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Ancient Techniques from Modern Day Masters
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Cromwell Spinners & Weavers workshops
In August the Cromwell Spinners & Weavers held two weaving workshops with great success. Over two days (10-11 August) 6 students learned the basics of Rigid Heddle Weaving. The