Rigid heddle weaving
Houndstooth sampler placemats
A little glimpse into creative family life
I filmed this yesterday afternoon because it felt like a bit of milestone. In steaming hot weather, with a pedestal fan blowing on us, my 9 year old, set up and weaving mostly independently on the rigid heddle loom while I was weaving at the floor loom. It’s funny how things can happen so naturally and then you suddenly realise you’re living a dream moment. I posted it on Youtube, thinking it would probably be largely overlooked as viewers seem to prefer my instructional videos to anything else.
But what a response! Quite a few commented that the video had brought tears to their eyes, for different reasons. For one subscriber, it was that her parents had never invested the time in her that she craved. For another, the video brought back wonderful memories of her own creative homeschooled upbringing. Many commented on the simple beauty of the video.
Wow, was I surprised. And so pleased. It reminds me that I am so blessed to be able to share with others in this way. It encourages me that, even if I feel like I don’t do a good enough job as a parent, others think I do. And it gives me joy, that God has much work for us to do, if only we will co-operate, love and trust.
I hope you are all having a most blessed week, until next time 🙂
Double heddle weaving
Honeycomb without the calories
Tapestry style weaving on the rigid heddle loom
Clasped Weft weaving on a rigid heddle loom
My latest video is now available to view, I hope you enjoy it!
Cutting handwoven cloth, one method

I have a Youtube video covering this topic for your further research.
3/1 lace on the rigid heddle loom
I was so encouraged by the positive feedback received on my last two videos that I decided to make another! This one is the pattern I’m using for my current tea towel project and includes a handy tip on recording information as you go. Hope you like it!