The Online Weaving School

Hi Weavers! Have you ever followed a weaving pattern and thought, “What if I changed just this one thing?” Or "What if?..." That’s exactly what some of my students did—and the results are too beautiful not to share. In this week’s blog post, I’m showcasing some amazing projects from students who took one of my classes or patterns and added their own spin—playing with colour, technique, and personal style. ✨ It’s proof that a pattern is just the beginning. Whether you're new to weaving or a...

Hi Weavers! The Weekend Edition is early this week as I have a busy few days at my church ahead! NEW CLASS BUNDLE I have a brand new class bundle for beginner rigid heddle weavers! You can now get: Woe to Go Beginner's class Setting up for Success Scarf Start Up As a bundle for a discounted price (save $22USD!) Click the link below to take advantage of the discount bundle: Beginner Bundle Class... ******************************************************* LOJAN FLEX FLOORSTAND ASSEMBLY This week...

Hi Weavers! KROKBRAGD INKLE CLASS I'm pleased to share that filming for this long awaited class has now commenced! As usual, Premium members have early access to the class as it's being made. Please be aware that not all classes will be in order initially, I appreciate your patience in this 😊 Early Access for Premium Members... ******************************************************* WEFT MAGAZINE The first edition of the brand new WEFT Magazine is out now. I was honoured to be invited to...

Hi Weavers! Last week we talked about direct warping a rigid heddle loom but today I want to focus on avoiding back pain while warping. If you’ve ever struggled with back pain while warping your loom, you’re not alone! This topic recently came up in my private members’ group for the Online Weaving School, and it’s something I’m passionate about because I know firsthand how important it is to set up your loom in a way that prevents strain and discomfort. 3 Tips for Pain Free Warping......

Hi Weavers! I absolutely love direct warping my rigid heddle looms! It’s one of the fastest and easiest ways to get started on a new weaving project, and I find the process simple and satisfying. But let’s be honest—direct warping isn’t foolproof! I’ll walk you through some of the most common direct warping mistakes and how to solve them so you can begin to enjoy the warping process as much as the weaving! The 6 most common warping mistakes and how to fix them......

Hi Weavers! Which is better - using heddle rods or using extra heddles? The answer of course is - whatever suits you best! There are however, pros and cons for each method and I'm talking about them in today's Ask Kelly: Heddle Rod or More Heddles? ****************************************************** LOJAN FLEX RIGID HEDDLE LOOM This week I've been test driving the soon to be released Flex loom from Lojan. You can view my assembly video here and I've just released my review of the loom. The...

Hi Weavers! If you loved learning how to weave Leno lace on your rigid heddle loom in my previous article, you’re going to be excited about today’s post! Leno is a beautiful, open-weave technique that adds texture and lightness to your projects. It’s a finger controlled technique that can easily be woven on a plain weave threading and with very minimal tools – all you need is your rigid heddle loom and a pick up stick! In this post, I’ll share five gorgeous Leno weaving project ideas to...

Hi Weavers! This week I'm sharing a review on my Lojan Inkle Loom! In the video review I warp and weave on the loom while detailing all the things I love about it. I'm even including a free printable pattern for the band you can see me weaving in the video 😉 Click here to grab your free pattern and watch the video... ****************************************************** WEAVING LOOM QUIZ I've added another fun quiz to my website! This one is about choosing the right loom for you: Which loom...

Hi Weavers! What kind of weaver are you? I have a fun new quiz on my website that ask you some short questions and gives a result based on your answers. I love doing short quizzes and seeing the results, so I hope you all enjoy this one 😀 Take the quiz! ****************************************************** WEAVING COST ESTIMATOR Also new to my website (I told you I've been working hard at it!) is a handy interactive weaving cost calculator. If you are selling your work you really need to...