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Double slotted rigid heddle 5 slot patterns for bandweaving

Posted by Clare Anderson-Safronova on

Here are some pattern drafts for bandweaving.  These are for weaving with 5 pattern strings.  They can be mixed and matched and adopted with to many weaving styles.  I use it with a double slotted rigid heddle.  Here are more pattern drafts.

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Portable loom

Posted by Clare Anderson-Safronova on

I have floor looms, table looms, inkle looms—you name it. But the one I use most often is my backstrap rigid heddle loom. It’s just so convenient: easy to set up and perfect for weaving on the go. Over the years, I’ve been spotted weaving in airports, parks, cafés—and yes, even in the car! You might not believe it, but I once attached the loom to a GPS mount with suction—problem solved. Now I love being the passenger because every trip to visit friends or head into the city means more time to weave a band. And really, can you...

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5 double slotted pattern loom

Posted by Clare Anderson-Safronova on

The 5 pattern bands are cranking out these days. Why?  Its just so easy to get in the rhythm with 5 strings.  Im starting to think its just as fast as plain weave.  here are a few drafts to color up your bands with.  There are more available to download here A complete loom setup ready to weave is on the shop as well. The band above is linen background warp, as well as the borders and weft.  The colors are in wool.  That is the traditional band material in Northern Europe.  In Latvia and the other Baltic countries you will find weavers...

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