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Hi Weavers! Some prefer the levers of a table loom while others love the treadles of a floor loom, but why? This week I'm talking levers and treadles to help you understand which you may prefer and to highlight the pros and cons of each. I'm also including one of my favourite weaving drafts, either as a WIF or a printable PDF ⤵️ Levers vs Treadles + Free Weaving Draft... ****************************************************** Weaving Boot Camp 2026 is almost here! This year I have released a...

Hi Weavers! I’m keeping this week’s newsletter simple and to the point. To be honest, this week has felt a bit flat creatively. No big drama, just one of those in-between stretches that we all hit at various times. Maybe it's the busyness of the past month catching up with me. I guess it's the "unplanned" events too. Road travel, so many house guests, (which is lovely but very draining to my borderline hermit personality!) my studio being hit by carpet beetle and just this last week, the...

Hi Weavers! Before you start a new project, there’s usually that little moment where you think, “Do I really need to calculate this… or can I just start?” I completely understand the temptation to dive straight in and acknowledge that there are times where detailed calculations are not necessary. I even have a member's only class that shows you how to do your calculations in reverse (think weave now, numbers later 😆) But a little time spent figuring things out beforehand can save so much...

Hi Weavers! You’re lucky to get a newsletter this week 😉 Not because I don’t care, but because some weeks are just a lot! I've been interstate, relishing the first week of my new baby granddaughter's life and loving on my grandson. What a very special blessing. But it means that I've only just arrived home and haven't touched a loom in over a week. Which got me thinking about weaving (of course). Not every “weaving week” has to involve warp winding, threading, and hours at the loom. Sometimes...

Hi Weavers! I wish you all a very Happy New Year! May 2026 be a year of peace, excitement and loving progress for all of us ❤️ This week was a very exciting one for us as we welcomed our second beautiful grandchild into the world - a precious little girl. Mum (our daughter in law) and bub are doing very well 🙏💕 The Weekend Edition is early this week, as I will be travelling to meet the new baby and help out for a bit. *Please note - I will not be able to send out any parcels for the next...

Hi Weavers! As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, I wanted to pause and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a most blessed season. In the quiet of the nativity - a humble child, a mother’s love, a faithful guardian, we’re reminded of the true gift of Christmas: love freely given. May your home be filled with peace, your heart with gratitude, and your days with gentle joy as you celebrate the birth of Christ. I hope you get lots of weaving time over this holiday period! Thank you for being...

Hi Weavers! It’s a question I hear all the time:“Should I buy a larger rigid heddle loom… which size is best for me?” Before you invest, it’s worth slowing down and thinking through some very practical considerations. In this post, I’ll walk you through the pros, cons, and key questions to help you decide whether a larger rigid heddle loom is right for you: Before You Buy A Bigger Rigid Heddle Loom... ********************************************************* NEW MINI CLASS! Have you ever...

Hi Weavers! This week's newsletter is somewhat brief after another busy week away from home, helping to care for my elderly mother in law. Hopefully I will be able to get back to my lonely looms soon! I did set aside some time to write a new article though, so I hope you enjoy that. When you purchase a brand new weaving loom, you may anticipate that it will arrive “finished” or treated with some sort of lacquer. This is not always the case and it’s worth checking before purchase, just so you...

Hi Weavers! The last sale of the year is ending tomorrow! You can still receive 15% off absolutely everything in the Weaving School - all single purchase classes and all memberships. But the offer ends tomorrow. ✨ Cyber Week Special 15% off site-wide - classes + new membershipsUse code: CYBERWEAVE15 👉 Browse the Weaving School here(Remember to apply CYBERWEAVE15 at checkout.) P.S. If you have purchased a product recently, I'm sorry, but the discounts only apply during sales time so please...