I know people who have abandoned a new loom into a corner, a spare room or (dare I speak it?) a dusty garage. The fear is too great to make a start and they feel they have failed before even beginning.
I say that I am surprised, but I really shouldn’t be. All it takes is a few moments of thinking back to when I was a new weaver. I was so excited by this beautiful piece of equipment, but silently terrified! What a privilege, but what a responsibility!
So, how to rid yourself of the fear? It’s actually very simple. You arm yourself with the knowledge you need and you practice! Read books, find resources, take courses, find weavers, join groups and network. And practice! Start simple and work your way up. Think of how an athlete trains. That is you, at your loom. Training, practicing, learning from mistakes and building knowledge.
If you do this, the magic will start to happen. That magic is CONFIDENCE! And with confidence, the sky is the limit.
If you are at that frozen with fear stage with your loom, perhaps you need some extra resources to help you out.
My Youtube channel has a plethora of videos to help you get started in weaving.
My Online Weaving School is a great place for learning and gaining confidence.
My Facebook Group is a friendly and welcoming place for weavers of all levels.
I hope this post will inspire you to go out there and weave beautiful things!