The Online Weaving School

Hi Weavers! I wish you all a very Happy and Blessed Easter! ❤️ **************************************************** It’s a question that pops up in my inbox so frequently: “Which table loom should I buy?“ Specifically, the debate frequently centres around the Louet Jane and the Ashford Table Loom. Now that I have extensive experience with both - and have recently spent a lot of time with the Lojan Flex Table loom as well, I can finally offer some comparison. Each of these looms has a distinct...

Hi Weavers! Art + weaving is where things start to get really exciting. 🎨🧶 If you’ve ever felt the pull to go beyond just “making fabric” and into creating something more expressive, textured, and uniquely you - this is it. Art cloth opens the door to playful colour choices, interesting yarns, and techniques that let your creativity take the lead. In today’s email, I’ve gathered together some of my favourite tutorials and classes to help you explore this side of weaving. Whether you’re just...

Hi Weavers! I've been weaving and making weaving content for a long time now. I have learned a great deal and changed the ways I do some things. That's fairly natural when you're a permanent student of weaving, which is what I consider myself to be. Sometimes I've said or done things in my videos that no longer resonate with me or I've found better ways. So in today's video I'm talking about a simple comment that became strangely controversial - a statement that I still stand behind but with...

Hi Weavers! The rigid heddle loom is often celebrated as a beginner-friendly weaving tool, but don’t let its simplicity fool you - it’s a versatile loom capable of producing intricate and advanced designs. I spend a lot of time talking about beginner rigid heddle weaving but there are many more advanced RH weavers out there too. Sure, it takes a little more work and a good dose of curiosity to weave at a more advanced level, but for the weavers who don't desire upgrading to a table loom or...

Hi Weavers! Today we’re diving into one of my absolute favourite things to weave: kitchen towels. This post actually started because of a message I received from a student. She was told by another weaver that you can’t use a rigid heddle loom for kitchen towels because you simply “can’t beat the weft hard enough” to make them durable. Whenever I hear someone say, “You can’t do that on a rigid heddle loom,“ my ears prick up. I love pushing the limits of these looms! So, let’s look at the...

Hi Weavers! If you’ve ever wondered whether weaving could be more than just a hobby, this email is for you! Over the years I’ve written quite a few articles about the business side of weaving - from getting started selling your work, to teaching, creating patterns, building an online presence, and finding ways to turn your skills into income. I know that for many weavers the idea of “business” can feel a little overwhelming, so I’ve gathered those articles together in one place to make it...

Hi Weavers! For a long time, I felt I had to participate in that “polished weaving” version of reality. I only showed up on my good days, hiding away when the fatigue or illness took over. If you are struggling to balance your love for the loom with a body that needs extra care, this guide is for you. Here are some ways we can adapt our craft to be a source of healing rather than a source of stress, disappointment and guilt. Weaving with a Chronic Illness... We don’t often talk about this...

Hi Weavers! I used to think choosing colour meant being naturally “good at it.” Some people just have an eye for it… right? But weaving taught me something different. Colour isn’t talent, it’s observation. I’ve woven combinations I was certain would fail and watched them come alive once structure was involved. I’ve also woven “safe” palettes that felt flat because the values were too similar or the piece lacked adventure. The loom is your best teacher. It shows you how colour behaves: How...

Hi Weavers! Achieving even warp tension on your loom can feel like one of the biggest challenges in weaving – especially when working on a rigid heddle loom. Uneven warp tension can lead to messy looking selvedges, inconsistent beat, floats or skips and frustration during weaving. While careful warping technique improves with practice, even experienced weavers can run into warp tension problems. In this recently updated article, I’ll show you how to improve warp tension using a simple...