TABLET WEAVING: Pouch Strap I often make Reindeer Leather pouches. The small pouches are tied with a narrow strap – often made of twisted Reindeer Leather. I thought I would make a […]
Tablet Woven Pouch Strap
Sámi Shoe Bands
Sámi Shoe Bands Shell Bands, Skallebånd, Vuoddagat, PaulanauhatShoe bands were woven by the Sámi and are worn to prevent snow from getting into your boots. One end of the band is tied […]
Tablet Weaving Cards
Tablet Weaving Cards I have designed some new tablet weaving cards that are made of durable plastic, because I didn’t like to use the matt board ones. I found that they tended […]
Tablet Weaving: Pattern 73
Tablet Weaving Pattern #73 Card or Tablet WeavingFI – LautanauhaThere are many wonderful resources and instructions on how to do tablet weaving available, so I won’t go into details here.The pattern shown […]
Pickup Patterns on a Band Loom
BAND LOOM PICKUP I recently purchased a Glimakra 2 shaft band loom so that I can weave narrow bands more easily. I have been experimenting with how to also weave pickup patterns […]
How to Warp a Band Loom
How to Warp a Band LoomGLIMAKRA BAND LOOM To warp my new Glimakra band loom, I use a method that is similar to the way that I warp my large floor looms, […]
Glimakra Band Loom
GLIMAKRA BAND LOOM – ASSEMBLY The latest loom to enter my loom collection is a 2 shaft band loom made by Glimakra. I like to weave narrow bands using a small, hand […]
How to Weave Pickup on a BandLoom
PICKUP WEAVING ON A BAND LOOM Further to my previous article about weaving pickup on a band loom, there is a quicker method that you can use. Previously, I had woven the […]
Sigga Heddle Band Weaving
SIGGA HEDDLE Sami band weaving has traditionally been woven using a small reed made of wood or bone. The heddle has long slots alternating with small holes for the warp. The band […]
Blue Skirts Golden Belts
Sinihameet Kultavyöt – Blue Skirts, Golden Belts Finnish Viking Age Textiles In October 2003 I had the chance to visit the fascinating exhibit of ancient Finnish textiles, in Tampere, Finland.The Sinihameet kultavyöt […]
