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Easy Weaving with Little Looms Fall 2022
Regular price $ 14.99 Save $ -14.99Add a little something (or somethings) extra to your weaving with the Fall 2022 issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms. This issue proves that even the smallest of additions can make a huge difference to your final product. Add a bit more finesse to your weaving with projects including a scarf with pops of inlay, a runner with a new technique called catenpile, and scarf with a fresh take on Danish medallions. Learn how to do beautiful statement joins by making a pin-loom blanket with stunning crochet joins or a rigid-heddle shawl with decorative stitching. Add some extra oomph to your weaving with a rigid-heddle towel with matching inkle-woven hanging tab, a set of cute pin-loom llamas complete with pompoms on their hats, and a pillow with pin-loom-woven fringe.
Also in this issue:
Even the most advanced weaver can struggle with selvedges. Learn three tricks to getting cleaner selvedges on the rigid-heddle loom and see how they compare.
If you’ve been looking for a new way to embellish your handwovens with designs on the loom, you’ll love reading about catenpile, a new rigid-heddle technique. Jessica Lambert, creator of the technique, walks you through the ways she creates stunning raised designs in her weaving without a pick-up stick or supplemental weft.
See the design process behind a beautifully embellished bag complete with decorative darning, beaded kumihimo tassels, and two types of coordinating inkle bands, a flat one for decoration and a tubular one as the handle.
Features:
- Weaving With: Gevolve Yarns by Sara Goldenberg White
- String Theory: Selvedge Experiments by Sienna Bosch
- Tapestry Talk: What’s Your Angle?
- Catenpile Technique by Jessica Lambert
- Not So Plain After All by Alison Irwin
Projects:
- Not-so-Plain Bands by Alison Irwin (inkle)
- Kodachrome Quilt by Sally Weener (pin loom)
- Prakruti Scarf by Shilpa Nagakar (rigid heddle)
- Infinitely Spectacular Scarf by Angela Tong (rigid heddle)
- No Drama Llamas by Margaret Stump (pin loom)
- Chain Reaction by Deborah Jarchow (rigid heddle)
- A Bag for Janice by Carla by Jeanne Hubbart (rigid heddle)
- Cute as a Bug Pencil Case by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
- Boxed Lace Wrap by Tammy Bast (rigid heddle)
- Fika Kitchen Towel by Anne Merrow (rigid heddle and inkle)
- Cathedral Window Blanket by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
- Arabesque Runner by Jessica Lambert (rigid heddle)
- Stripes and Soumak by Jodi Ybarra (rigid heddle)
- The Fringe Element by Hazel Spencer (pin loom)
- Buttons and Blossoms Cowl by Rebecca Cengiz-Robbs (rigid heddle)
- Squiggle Shawl by Sara Goldenberg White (rigid heddle)
- Building Blocks Blanket by Deb Essen (rigid heddle)
- Casual Comfort by Tammy Bast (rigid heddle)
- Goldenrod Scarf by Christine Jablonski (rigid heddle)
- À La Carte Napkins by Sara C. Bixler (rigid heddle)
- Hidden Diamonds Cowl by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
Author/Designer: Handwoven Editors
Easy Weaving with Little Looms Winter 2022
Regular price $ 14.99 Save $ -14.99Readers rejoice! In this Winter 2022 issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms you’ll find projects inspired by beloved books for young and old alike as well as projects designed with reading in mind. Learn two methods for weaving words on your inkle loom, create a pin-loom-woven tote bag with a book motif perfect for trips to the library, and make a soft and snuggly blanket—with a 12”-wide rigid-heddle loom.
Also in this issue:
Want more from your pin-loom? Learn how to use continuous-strand weaving to make different shapes on a single pin loom.
Pick-up sticks can open a new world of design on the rigid-heddle loom, but if you’ve never tried them before they can be intimidating. Get the basics down and banish your fear with our feature on the power of pick-up sticks.
Features:
- Weaving With: Array—A Very Special Tapestry Yarn, by Kennita Tully
- Tapestry Talk: Hatching, by Tommye McClure Scanlin
- String Theory: The Science of Warmth, by K. Rose James
- The Power of Pick-Up Sticks, by Sienna Bosch
- Continuous-Strand Weaving, by Jennifer Chapman
- Behind the Design: Elven Cloak, by Tammy Bast
- Dyslexia and a Divergent Scarf, by Carly Jayne
Projects:
- Little Prince Scarf, by Angela Tong (rigid heddle)
- Cuppa Tea Cozy, by Margaret Stump (pin loom)
- Meghalaya Scarf, by Shilpa Nagarkar (rigid heddle)
- Namesake Runner, by Christine Jablonski (rigid heddle)
- Incense and Sensibility Cowl, by Sara Goldenberg (rigid heddle)
- Colorful Fish Pillow, by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
- Kai’s Scarf, by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
- A Faun’s Scarf, by Yvonne Ellsworth (rigid heddle)
- Ma’s Towels, by Malynda Allen (rigid heddle)
- Spiderweb Scarf, by Nancy Peck (rigid heddle)
- Follow Your Star Bookmarks, by Alison Irwin (inkle)
- Charlotte’s Bands, by Sara C. Bixler (inkle)
- Soft and Snuggly Blanket, by Deborah Jarchow (rigid heddle)
- Wire and Ribbon Bookmarks, by Greta Holmstrom (rigid heddle)
- Reader’s Friend Mug Rugs, by Christine Jablonski (rigid heddle)
- Giraffe Body Pillow, by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
- Library Book Bag, by Margaret Stump (pin loom)
- Cozy Book Pillow, by Hazel Spencer (pin loom)
- Spectacular Spectacle Pouch, by Marieke Kranenburg (tablet weaving)
- Couch Caddies, by Robin Lynde and Lisa Waterman (pin loom and rigid heddle)
Author/Designer: Handwoven Editors
Learn to Weave Rigid Heddle with Josh Steger: Plain Weave Scarf
Regular price $ 165.00 Save $ -165.00Abstract
Learn to Weave Rigid Heddle is a single session individual lesson that introduces the skills needed for plain weave on a rigid heddle loom. The core skills covered in the lesson are: weaving terminology, parts of the loom, the direct warping method, weaving, hemstitching, fringe, and wet finishing. The lessons may be scheduled as you advance at your own pace. No experience with weaving is necessary. This lesson is designed for the absolute beginner, however the instructor may customize the content and pace of the material for those students looking to complete a different project or take it as a refresher course.
Your homework following the lesson is to complete the scarf project we start in the lesson at home. A brief 20 minute follow up upon completion of the project is provided complimentary to review your work.
Materials
Standardized materials for the lesson series are required to facilitate your learning experience. These supplies must be purchased separately. The fee for this class is only for the instruction. The supplies listed are usually available for purchase in our studio. Please consult the instructor prior to class with any questions. If you are looking to purchase a loom for the class, usually the 15" Schacht Cricket Loom is a good choice and it contains most of the materials you need for the class in the box.
Supplies you are required to bring:
- Working Rigid Heddle Loom complete with accessories
- Rigid heddle loom with either an 8 or 10 dent reed with a minimum of a 10" weaving width
- Warping Peg
- Threading Hook
- Table Clamps
- Stick Shuttle
- 200 grams of yarn in worsted weight for an 8 dent reed or DK weight for a 10 dent reed.
- Consult the instructor to verify that the yarn you choose is appropriate for the project.
- Scissors
- Sturdy Ruler
- Tapestry / Yarn Needle for hemstitching
- Flexible or Retractable Tape Measure
- Paper, pencil, post-it notes.
- Project bag and/or cases to organize your materials
If you prefer, a complete material kit with our preferred items may be preassembled for your convenience for a separate fee. Please contact us prior to the lesson for assistance in selecting materials.
When
Once you complete registration, we will contact you to schedule your lesson and discuss your learning needs. This initial lesson meets for up to 4 hours. Lessons are scheduled within the availability of the instructor. While we make every attempt to be flexible for scheduling, not every request can be accommodated. Please contact Josh with any questions about registration.
Where
Lessons are held in person at our studio. Icon Fiber Arts is located at 590 Redbird Circle, De Pere, WI 54115. Our conference table is reserved for our use in the store during your lesson time. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow yourself time to get situated. Lessons will begin and end promptly within the agreed upon times with the instructor as scheduled. Please notify us prior to the class if you need any accommodations in our learning area.
About the Instructor
Josh Steger began his journey as a fiber artist at a young age when he learned to knit, crochet, and sew. Josh always felt inspired by yarn and what you can make with it. It was a natural progression when he started to dye wool, spin it into yarn, and ultimately, create surface designs. In 2013, Josh formally launched his fiber arts studio, Icon Fiber Arts, as a part buds ‘n bloom. Josh's experience as an instructor is well rounded. He formerly worked for United Healthcare in Green Bay as a Trainer and Learning Specialist. He has taught classes for Traveling Treadlers Fiber Arts Guild and the Bay Lakes Knitting Guild. He also provides one on one instruction for knitting, crochet, weaving, felting, hand spinning, and dyeing.
Cancellation & Attendance
A refund will be provided to attendees who cancel 24 hours in advance of their scheduled lesson. There is no refund or partial refund for the class for any missed sessions. In the unlikely event of inclement weather that would prevent the class from meeting, the class will be extended and rescheduled as determined by the Instructor.
Stainless Steel Reeds for Cricket Quartet
Regular price $ 62.00 Save $ -62.00Additional reeds for your Cricket Quartet. Available in 6, 8, 10, 12, & 15 dent. 13 1/2" weaving width.
Yarn weights that fit our range of reeds (a general rule of thumb: 6 dent=bulky; 8 dent=worsted; 10 dent=sport; 12 dent=fingering)
Loom reeds are Not eligible for free shipping.
Schacht Cricket Quartet Loom Conversion Kit
Regular price $ 473.00 Save $ -473.00Enjoy the best of both worlds! Convert your 15″ Cricket into a 4-shaft loom!
15″ Cricket Loom and optional 15″ Cricket Stand sold separately.
The Cricket Quartet reimagines our most popular rigid heddle loom, the 15″ Cricket, transforming it into a 4-shaft loom with a 13-1/2″ weaving width. We engineered the Quartet with thoughtful features that help you weave more complex patterns. Closely spaced levers move with smooth action to raise and lower shafts. You’ll achieve clean sheds with help from the extended back beam. The pivot beater maximizes your weaving space. Like all Schacht products, the Cricket Quartet is manufactured in the USA.
- Includes 300 Texsolv heddles (5-7/8″ red) and your choice of 6, 8, 10, 12, or 15 dent reed
- Made of high-quality maple plywood and solid hard maple; left unfinished to match your loom
- Ships flat-packed, with assembly required
- 15″ Cricket Loom and optional 15″ Cricket Stand sold separately
- You will need a warping system (a warping peg set or warping board) for measuring warp chains—try our Warping Peg Set or Warping Board (available in 4-1/2 yard and 14 yard sizes)
- Recommended accessories: 11″ slim boat shuttle, plastic bobbins, bobbin winder, 15″ Cricket Stand, 15″ Cricket Trap
Please contact us with any questions regarding purchasing a loom. We have a complete setup on display in the studio to view and try out. The 15" Cricket Loom frame and stand shown in the pictures are NOT included. The Quartet is a kit to convert a 15" Cricket Loom to a 4 shaft loom. The entire Schacht Cricket series for the 15" model is usually in stock and ready to ship. The Quartet Loom is NOT compatible with the 10" Cricket Loom. We can also assist you in ordering any of the optional accessories that are sold separately, many of them are in stock.
- 15" Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom Kit (Required to build the Quartet)
- 6, 8, 10, 12 and 15 dent Reeds
- 11" Slim boat shuttles
- Plastic Bobbins
- Bobbin Winder
- Additional 15″ Slim Cricket Stick Shuttles
- Floor Stand
- 15" Cricket Trap