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.
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Hybrid warping on a rigid heddle loom
There are several ways to warp your rigid heddle loom, the two most common methods are direct warping and indirect warping. Direct warping is fast and easy and is the […]
16 Shaft Twill
The Ashford 16 Shaft loom – Twill – featured in Handwoven Fall 2024 This threading can also be woven as a tumbling blocks pattern. I have included both drafts below.&nb
Inkling Around: Turned Krokbragd
Joan Sheridan created these beautiful sheepscapes in turned krokbragd woven on an Inkle loom. The first band (in the 5/2 cotton) featured in The Wheel magazine, Issue 32. Joan has
Australian Sheep and Wool Show
Libby recently attended the Australian Sheep & Wool Show, held in Bendigo, Victoria. In conjunction with Ashford dealer, Winterwood Felt & Craft Supplies, owned by sisters
Stash busting with a multi-coloured twill
By Robyn Spady. ‘As seen in Heddlecraft, issue #42, shared with permission. Robyn Spady was introduced to handweaving as a baby with her handwoven baby blanket woven by her g