7 Ways to Improve Your Rigid Heddle Weaving, Part 2: Weaving Tricks

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  • In this part 2, I share some little things that can make a big difference in your weaving results on the rigid heddle loom. Don't miss 5 Ways to Improve Your Rigid Heddle Weaving, Part 1: Warp Tricks. Having hundreds of new weavers, I focus on the top problems my weavers encounter. Visit www.poffstudio.com for free patterns and more.
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  • @debwingert7439
    @debwingert7439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so glad to have come across your videos. Aside from my delight to be reminded of living in Tucson, my home for 12 years before moving to Seattle, I am thrilled to find such clear, concise tips on how to use my new 24" Ashford rigjd heddle. I hope you will be expanding your video inventory to include how you design your works, your use of different fibers, and your color play.

  • @67bennington
    @67bennington 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the great tips! I'm a beginner weaver, on my third project, and recognize quite a few technique mistakes that I was making.

  • @danwaits
    @danwaits 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was SUCH a good vid!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

  • @susanscandles
    @susanscandles 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have become a fan! You have such a gift in teaching. You make it so simple to understand and repeat what you are teaching. Thank you!

  • @AmandaReid0000
    @AmandaReid0000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super helpful summary. Thank you so much cheers 🍷

  • @lauriesfarm
    @lauriesfarm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was super helpful, thank you!

  • @denisebaldwin9292
    @denisebaldwin9292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great info, and I will definitely use these tips! I love your teaching style!

  • @JanicePhillips
    @JanicePhillips 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just opened my first loom for my 47th birthday, today!
    It's a Glimakra 50cm rigid heddle and I'm so very excited to start my first project. I'm watching all the tips and tricks I can find and do appreciate your videos!

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome. Happy birthday and many happy weaving adventures!

  • @annvassallo2604
    @annvassallo2604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is SO HELPFUL!!!! I just started weaving, and I can appreciate ALL of these tips after just the first time I did it.

  • @csimiriglia
    @csimiriglia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG - I've always thought I did something wrong because my product is always a little smaller than the size I warped. No one ever told me about the 10%. I just measured my current project and it is exactly 10%!!! Thank you.

  • @audreyburman3023
    @audreyburman3023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for both videos on improving rigid heddle weaving. I am excited to try them out. I just ordered some shelf liner!

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Make sure you let it roll on naturally without tugging too tight or compressing and I think you will find it to be your "go to" warp packing.

    • @annebethkuijs9442
      @annebethkuijs9442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also just ordered the shelf lining. So happy to have discovered your video's while my loom is still on order ;)

  • @attheranch873
    @attheranch873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent instructions! This showed me everything that I’m doing wrong, thank you!👍

  • @cmaur811
    @cmaur811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks.. you are great.

  • @debraking4920
    @debraking4920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m a beginner on my second project - now I know how to correct the issues I had on my first project. Very helpful - Great instruction and well done video - thank you

  • @jackiecamacho9764
    @jackiecamacho9764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve just purchased my first cricket loom. I’m enjoying your videos. Thank you very much. I’m looking for a video on first time warp.

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to weaving! Here's a link to copy for Jane Patrick's warping video: th-cam.com/video/otYt5C4snuU/w-d-xo.html. Best of luck with your new adventure.

  • @kevinmonceaux2101
    @kevinmonceaux2101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a pre-beginner who just stumbled across your channel this evening. I have a Kromski 32" loom on its way to me. Some great tips and a raised glass, who could ask for anything more? I raised a glass in return, though mine contained a dram of Elijah Craig Bourbon. I also enjoy wine, but whiskies are more low carb friendly. I've subscribed. I wish TH-cam would start sending out e-mail video notifications again so I could more easily keep up with my subscriptions.

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the return toast, Kevin. It made me smile. I wish you all the best. I think you will enjoy your Kromski as It offers some nice options. I'm very curious about their multi-dent reed which you will want to put off till later. For now, what could be better...weaving and bourbon!

  • @BBMc107
    @BBMc107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haha. I have done all those things last week.

  • @onegreenev
    @onegreenev 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    working with some single linen threads I spun up for a small sample. Found some threads a bit saggy in the middle and have a bit of waviness to my project. Mostly for now I am just practicing with my single thread to see how will it holds up. I figured if it holds up well on the ridged loom it will hold up well on the large counterbalance loom. I like your idea of tensioning singles loose warp thread. Im pleased with the thinness of the fabric and hope it tightens up well after washing. This is my second test with the loom. First was with two ply thread. I want to do singles. Thanks for your tips.

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You hand spun sounds awesome, Pete. Linen's low elasticity does make it a challenge to get good, consistent tension. Your larger loom normally applies more tension than our little looms, but linen is very strong. In case you have doubts, have you considered add sizing to the yarn before warping to lower abrasion and strengthen the warp?

    • @onegreenev
      @onegreenev 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@poffstudio3328 Yes, my next sample piece will use sizing. It is a step by step learning g process that I need to do in order to know what to expect prior to weaving on my 42” wide counterbalance loom. Next sample will be on my small counterbalance loom.

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@onegreenev Happy weaving!

  • @poffstudio3328
    @poffstudio3328  2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, I had the same issue when I was a new weaver. I had some very "mouse chewed" looking selvedges before I came to this conclusion. Not sure why everyone is so hush about it - maybe because floor loom weavers work differently and many of our experienced weavers come from that background. Maybe it's because these percentages can vary at times? Still 90% is very consistent - especially for length. Your work may lose another 5% in washing. Mohair draws in very little. Weave on!

  • @gloschmitz7468
    @gloschmitz7468 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For added weights ... Try fishing weights. They come in different sizes and have a loop to thread on a stitch holder.

  • @melenatorr
    @melenatorr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you from a new weaver: these will be very helpful!. Question: I have a 10" Cricket, and a couple of the eyes in the reed have cracked. I do have another on order, but due to the current situation, it won't be available for shipment for a number of weeks. Is there a way to compensate for the cracked eyes so that I can weave across the entire length of the reed? Thanks!

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry I don't know a workaround on this one. Multiple cracked heddles are rare, especially on the Schacht product. While I encourage tensioning here (most weavers shy away from it), maybe you are tensioning too tight?

  • @judymcilvaine535
    @judymcilvaine535 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a fairly new rigid heddle weaver. I have a 15" Cricket and a 20" Flip. I always seem to have a problem keeping my fell line straight. I really try and keep my hands even, but to no avail. Any suggestions?

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Judy, I'm so sorry. I missed your question and failed to respond. Answer is, you should try to beat just once with each throw if you can. This will keep you from beating each pick from different directions. Also, your weaving should normally draw in by 10% of the weaving width to make snug selvages - not so tight that they tumble over each other, just snug. Make sure your tension is consistent. I use the knots and bows tie on in the front so I can tighten any slackers. You might need to tighter your outer threads just slightly more than the inner if this persists. Hope that helps!

  • @kana271
    @kana271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, Thank you so much to sharing your knowledge.
    I am looking for purchase rigid heddle loom soon.
    What size loom wide are you using?

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My Schacht Cricket 15" wide gets the most use. I turn to my Schacht flip 25" when I have a wider project. They make a 30", but the wood is much heavier and the function is requires too much labor for my taste.

    • @kana271
      @kana271 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@poffstudio3328 Thank you so much for your opinion! I thought flip loom 30” is too big for me too.
      25” is seems like works for me. Some point time, l do need to purchase.
      Thank you for your video so much. I just bought 2 of your books from Amazon.

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kana271 Thank you for your interest! Hope you enjoy. Once you get a look at them, please leave me a review. You just scroll way down below the reviews bar on the book page and click the "write a customer review". Happy weaving!

  • @user-of1de8yn2p
    @user-of1de8yn2p 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How to make this hole loom

  • @olliemandias1112
    @olliemandias1112 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Ms. Poff! I'm about to buy my first loom, and I know I want an Ashford rigid heddle loom. I'm just caught between the 16" and the 24". Have you tried both? Which are you using in this video? By the way, thank you for making these tips and tricks videos! I'm planning on buying your books after I buy the loom itself :)

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello! Sorry so slow to respond - out of state houseguests had me distracted. I am using my Schacht Flip, 25" wide. My 15" Schacht Cricket gets more use, but if you can't have 2 looms and you have space, go bigger. Most of my patterns are done on the 15", but once in a while only the wider one will do. 24" is a good width. I find that anything larger is just a hassle - at least for me. Happy weaving!

  • @berryanonymous1113
    @berryanonymous1113 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super awesome advice! I have a question though and maybe someone here could help. I am a new weaver, and I have been using a rigid heddle loom my fiancee made me, where the heddle is all wood as well (I do not know if this is part of my problem). My problem is that the center of my works humps up, so that my work looks like a frown instead of a flat edge. Is this salvageable? What could be causing this? Thank you

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Bree. Not so sure what part your unique loom plays in the problem, but frowning selvages usually result from beating each pick (each row) too many times. I covered this in the video, but it is worth repeating: Try to beat it just once with each throw (and not too hard). Also - it is natural that our selvage threads are loose unless the work draws in a little at the edges. Expect to lose about 10% in the width of your fabric with most yarns or loose selvages will allow that sinking. Good luck.

    • @yvonnebannon551
      @yvonnebannon551 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try holding your heddle in the center when beating that should help

  • @lizkimber
    @lizkimber 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please could you tell me what you use as your warp packing

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I buy rubberized shelf liner and cut to the widths needed. I can buy up to 18" locally and have ordered up to 20" online. I keep the lengths long for long warps as It rolls on nicely as long as you don't tug on your warp too agressively. When I'm not using that (shorter warps), I rely on rolls of kraft paper.

  • @Kshni
    @Kshni 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any chance of demonstrating two heddles in a rigid heddle loom? From warping them to the actual weaving?

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello. I've been thinking about it, but have to get ahead on the writing of book 3 first. I love double weave for bags, pillows and such. Have done several blankets. Although I've tried all kinds of tricks (from starching the warp to tipping the loom up to inspect the lower layer with each throw) to make blanket weaving more pleasant and minimize float errors, I really don't like my rigid heddle for blankets. That width and our narrow sheds make it miserable for me. Maybe I need to do the video to invite suggestions. More later...

  • @curtriceennis2924
    @curtriceennis2924 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello,
    First of all - I *LOVE* your channel. Secondly, I need to know what kind of loom I should buy. I'm wanting to be able to make a long and wide rug, and, a table runner. I'm new to weaving, but, it seems so easy to do. I don't necessarily want to make "elaborate" patterns on my projects. I'm just wanting to be able to make long, very long, or even short rugs/runners - without having to make many pieces, then sewing them together. What loom would you recommend? Should it be a rigid heddle loom of some sort? I appreciate any advice you can give me. Thank you for sharing your techniques with us.

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hello Curtice. Thank you for your comment. If you are making rugs/table linens, you will want the the best tensioning. I remain a Schacht fan for this purpose. I love my 25" flip for its stability and yet it folds for storage. The 30" is much heavier lumber and double rachets which makes it harder for some to use. Remember that your fabric will shrink in width to about 21-22" on that 25" when you plan. I have gotten 13-14' of warp on my looms. Beyond that, it becomes impractical. There are fans of Kromski and Ashford which have their merit. Kromski has a warping board on back and an interesting muli dent reed option. Ashford is lower cost at this level. I don't find them as stable for big work. To be fair, I observe this indirectly from my students who bring them to classes. I did own the Ashford Knitters Loom and would steer you away from that for heavy yarns. Over time, it collapses. Hope that helps.

    • @curtriceennis2924
      @curtriceennis2924 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for responding so quickly to my question. And, yes - your advice has helped me LOTS. I've been looking at the Schact looms and thinking those were the best for me to use. Now, I've got to decide on which size to get - it really depends on how much they are because I'm on a tight budget with being on disability payments each month. Do you know of the best place to get them at a cheap price?. I do really appreciate your advice and help. Please keep your videos coming for us here on TH-cam.
      Sincerely,
      Curtrice

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@curtriceennis2924 I never see discounts on new equipment, but a couple ideas: Hang around a yarn shop with lots of weavers and weaving classes. There are times students start weaving and decide to go in another direction so they sell theirs. Explain your situation to the shop owner who may be willing to be an ally in order to sell more yarn. Also keep an eye on Ebay, google used weaving equipment and you will get a number of guilds throughout the US that sell used looms, and try Etsy.com. You will have to be vigilant because rigid heddle looms don't come up often, especially if you want something specific. Good luck.

  • @ruthfinegold8950
    @ruthfinegold8950 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! My PPI keeps changing as I weave and I'm not sure why.. Am I changing the tension as I advance the warp maybe? I'm not sure - any advice on why this might be happening?

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hard to know if I'm not looking over your shoulder. If it varies a pick or so, no big deal. Do your best to keep a consistent beat and beat just once for each throw if you can - gentle for wearables. Can be a harder beat for household goods. If you are checking periodically, you may choose to adjust your beat one way or the other. If it is not the beat, and your tension is varying noticeably each time, it will likely relax into consistency once removed. Some people check their ppi with tension relaxed.

    • @ruthfinegold8950
      @ruthfinegold8950 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@poffstudio3328 thank you! Been checking my ppi as I weave and realised I can control it with the beat, so just need to find my rhythm 😊 thanks so much x

  • @barbarazwadyk2746
    @barbarazwadyk2746 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm very new to weaving and find your videos very helpful. One of my issues is that when i move the heddle reed to the low position, there is very little distance in the shed to pass the shuttle through. I use a 15-inch Cricket. Any advice? thank you

    • @poffstudio3887
      @poffstudio3887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's hard to identify without a photo, Barbara, but I have 3 ideas. One - it may be that there is not enough tension, although your reed would fall frequently rather than stay in place at the top if that was the problem. Two - it may be that you are warping without going OVER the top front beam. warp should be over both front and back upper beams. That is a big one! Three - it may be that your warp threads are sticking together in the back. In that case a pick-up stick or extra shuttle in the back is useful to pry them apart. Place it in the open down shed behind the reed and push it back to the back beam when not in use. If that is not it, contact me through www.poffstudio.com and we can trade photos.

    • @barbarazwadyk2746
      @barbarazwadyk2746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@poffstudio3887 THANK YOU! I didn't have the warp over the back upper beam!

    • @kathsnow3106
      @kathsnow3106 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      8

  • @sharonmurrell9291
    @sharonmurrell9291 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought a Flip 25inch. The heddle placement has me confused. It is not like my Kromski for heddle placement. The book isn't clear. On the kromski there is a notch for up, down and neutral. Where is the neutral on the Flip for threading??? Please help!!!!

    • @tamarapoff.22
      @tamarapoff.22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are not alone. Apparently, Schacht needs to explain this better. Your reed will go all the way under the heddle block - no notch. This works quite well when you get used to it.

  • @cmaur811
    @cmaur811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What size shelf liner. Do have link ? Thanks

    • @tamarapoff.22
      @tamarapoff.22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've used a variety of rubberized shelf liners bought from big box stores where I can find up to 18" wide. I like the perforated kind that is not too thick (small holes). It is easily cut to length as needed. If you need wider, the maximum width I've found is 20" on Amazon. Hope that helps.

  • @cynthiasymons
    @cynthiasymons 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m sure you discuss this in warping videos, but what is the material that you’ve used to wrap your warp on the roller? Thanks!

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's rubberized shelf liner. I had to go online to get 20" wide. Stores have it up to 18" wide. I show it in "5 Ways to Improve Your Rigid Heddle Weaving, Part 1: Warp Tricks".

    • @colleenkelly-sleezer8319
      @colleenkelly-sleezer8319 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@poffstudio3328 thank you! I have a Schacht 25" Flip... and taken 3 beginner online courses and too many TH-cam vids. I have tried so many materials for packing my warp (craft paper (too weak, apron strings poke through,) wall paper (same as craft paper) , an old laminated wall calendar....so I'm still searching. And still trying to figure out tensioning... Thanks for the shelf liner hint. I saw it in the first video, but I now realize you ordered it. Perfect.

    • @cynthiasymons
      @cynthiasymons 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

    • @tonyadixon9816
      @tonyadixon9816 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@colleenkelly-sleezer8319 I use freezer paper. Works great. I also have warping sticks, wood & cardboard.

  • @triciadoll2192
    @triciadoll2192 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you ever offer classes in Tucson?

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will possibly do so once the world is over this covid 19 quarantine. Stay tuned by getting on my mailing list if you haven't already, www.poffstudio.com

  • @andregarcia2316
    @andregarcia2316 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, what brand and size is your loom?
    (:

    • @tamarapoff.22
      @tamarapoff.22 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a Schacht Flip 25" loom. I also use a 15" Schacht Cricket for mobility.

  • @Silverstreamhomecrafts
    @Silverstreamhomecrafts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My warp tension was great I was very pleased, then my maine coon cat sat on it, tension is no longer great

    • @poffstudio3328
      @poffstudio3328  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't have a work-around for that one, lol! Love our kitties.

  • @fabriziocav.baldini5942
    @fabriziocav.baldini5942 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:08

  • @elsiebouchard3163
    @elsiebouchard3163 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @AmandaReid0000
    @AmandaReid0000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful summary. Thank you so much cheers 🍷