I might have something of value to add to the discussion. What you demonstrated is called the direct warping method, as I’m sure you know. There is also the indirect warping method where you use a warping board that is separate from the loom. Then there is the hybrid warping method which utilizes both your rigid Heddle loom and a warping board. For me, I am gravitating to using this hybrid method because you don’t need that much space i.e. length of room to do the warping. On one end of a table or counter, you have your loom and then just a short distance away you have your warping board and then at the other end of the counter or table you have your warping peg. The warping board allows you to wrap a warp around in a short distance, but covers a lot of yardage, plus, you don’t have that long length of warp hanging down from that its own weight. Deborah Jarchow is a very good rigid pedal loom teacher. I’ve taken an in person class with her, but I know she has some classes on Craftsy which at different times of the year they offer an annual membership for only $1.49. Ashford has good RUclips tutorials of warping and they may even have one on the hybrid warping method. Loved joining you on your lovely walk.
I have a warping board attached to the wall (approx. 14 yards) with pegs sticking out and you just pass the yarn back and forth (approx. 1 yard span) in front of you over the pegs, forming your cross at top and bottom. It's quite useful, doesn't take up any room, it's a conversation piece for visitors, and it's always at the ready. Schacht Spindle Company.
Hi Becca, I've learned weaving from Kelly Cassanova. She has free you tube videos. But she also runs an amazing online weaving school, for beginners through to accomplished weavers. Kelly's explanations are awesome, she shows the weaving from all different angles. It's very affordable and very inspirational. Good luck with your weaving journey. Love Leonie❤
I know nothing about weaving and along with spinning it's a rabbit hole I would prefer not to go down! although I do love woven items but I do watch a couple of canal narrowboat podcasters who weave lovely things on their boats! I don't know how they manage it in such a tiny space! Loved the woodland walk, lovely to see the new growth coming through already. Thanks for the chat. Jane.
I love when something saved comes back out for an entirely new purpose! Really enjoy the weaving as it's been calling to me for some time. I have a stash and weaving really eats it up I've been told. I believe that Hawaiian quilts are whole cloth quilts too. How interesting to hear that the Welsh quilting went to the Amish folks! Love the history for sure. Brilliant!
Thank you 🙏. I have to say I am very new to quilting but I am hooked already. I should probably have a separate channel for sewing and quilting really.
I do not use a table for direct warping but I do have a stand for my loom. I warp across my kitchen and attach the warping peg to the counter. The countertop has a bit of an overhang so there is room to clamp the peg. I think two stable platforms to clamp the loom and peg to are what is needed, not necessarily a length of tabletop the length of the warp.
Hi Becca, loved the walk it looks a beautiful spot. Thanks for sharing your loom journey, I’m sort of tempted but not certain which loom I need. Love the book choices too, will certainly look up the dyers garden book. Look forward to your next video.
I've only been spinning and weaving for less than a year, but I can see that now I've got the basics,it's now all about the practice. I have no doubt that you'll be making beautiful woven items before too long. You've already got so much understanding of the fleeces, yarns and history. I'm really enjoying your eclectic vlogs, eg the history of Welsh quilts, the walks etc. Now you've settled into this style, you really are allowing your personality to shine.🙂❤
Thank you for your kind words. I find it hard just to stick to one topic which is what you are meant to do on RUclips. Once you have the basics of spinning the rest is just building muscle memory. Good luck on your spinning journey 🧶🐏
Good morning in the wee small hours when insomnia is my companion! You have answered a question I didn't even know I had, which is why do Americans call quilt wadding "batting". It's obvious now it stems from the use of wool batting! Your lovely woodland path is going to need lots of tlc to make it safe again, as hatches are battened once again for Eowyn! I smiled when you talked about snow, for having lived where it snows for half the year, I learned to deal with it, no choice! Have a lovely r Oh. est of the week. and stay safe in the storms.
Thank you. Yes you stay safe too. We often miss the worst of the wind because we are set down off the road . I was feeling very self conscious talking about Welsh Quilting in my very English accent with its West county twang . Andrew says he can tell when I am trying to hide it .He calls it my telephone voice. I can relate to not sleeping. I hope you have a better night tonight.
For weaving classes online, you could try the School of Sweet Georgia. I’m not sure what membership costs per month but I believe you get access to a lot of videos. Also, it’s Canadian and our dollar is terrible compared to the GBP, so maybe that will work in your favour 😆 My spinning friend joined for a bit when she first started spinning and she said it was really helpful.
Hello, I have just found your channel, and am delighted I did! I particularly enjoyed your walk in the woods, as our family visited Wales last summer, and it brought back wonderful memories . . . thank you for sharing it with us. In addition to School of Sweet Georgia, I also find Kelly Casanova really fantastic for rigid heddle tutorials. Both have websites you can visit for online classes, but they also share a lot on RUclips. Kelly’s RUclips videos have fantastic up-close visual detail and explanations, as a beginner I find them really helpful in refining my technique and slowly challenging myself beyond plain weave. I have only just started spinning, and I think your channel will provide much inspiration and motivation, thank you.
You looked very professional warping that loom! I'm still deciding what sort of rigid heddle I would like so I'm paying close attention to how you are getting on, thank you for sharing. Any idea how the batting was made originally for the welsh quilts? I might be able to get my hands on a quantity of fleece and I was wondering about turning it into batts and making my own quilt or duvet, the batts will only be as big as my drum carder so may not be big enough - just wondering if I can save some more lovely fleece and put it to good use. I admire you greatly and love your give it a go attitude and always look forward to a new video whenever is convenient to you. I'm not sure about all that we are told about the algorithm, personally I don't mind a bit of variation and unpredictability, but then I hate to think I can be easily categorised into a box! Best wishes Jenny
Hi Becca, I have a warping frame (which turned into a very expensive chew toy for the cats) so i invested in a couple of extra warping pegs, which I attach to tables, shelves etc for when I don’t want to warp outside. Kelly Casanova (on RUclips) has an online weaving school with classes on various different looms, and another favourite rigid heddle loom person on RUclips (for me) is Steph from Rigid Heddle Weaving in Brisbane.
You have reminded me that i must go to St Fagans again 😅 my husband is amused that they have rebuilt the Vulcan pub there- he used to drink in there when he was younger haha. If you are ever over Bath way there are a load of quilts at the American museum at the university campus. I’m off to get that book… x
I enjoyed hearing the history of Welsh quilts. It will be interesting to see you working on your project. Good to hear your thoughts on the Ashford loom, as well. I'm doing ok on the weaving on mine, I think. Just the pattern I was started with seems wonky. But I'm at least encouraged now to keep at it.
Great video as always Becca and I love how your weaving is coming along. Does your loom have holes underneath? If so, you already have a built in warping board. All you need are the warping pegs which are about £12. I haven't tried it myself but I'm going to order some today and give it a go. I have the same loom as you but a 24" and finding warping really difficult in my tiny flat. I've made two projects so far and both times I've warped the wrong way around!
I have just checked. Yes it does have holes for warping pegs . Thank you for the great tip. I can do £12 . I completely relate to the space limitations. I am glad you enjoyed the video 😊🙏🐏🧶
I might have something of value to add to the discussion. What you demonstrated is called the direct warping method, as I’m sure you know. There is also the indirect warping method where you use a warping board that is separate from the loom. Then there is the hybrid warping method which utilizes both your rigid Heddle loom and a warping board. For me, I am gravitating to using this hybrid method because you don’t need that much space i.e. length of room to do the warping. On one end of a table or counter, you have your loom and then just a short distance away you have your warping board and then at the other end of the counter or table you have your warping peg. The warping board allows you to wrap a warp around in a short distance, but covers a lot of yardage, plus, you don’t have that long length of warp hanging down from that its own weight. Deborah Jarchow is a very good rigid pedal loom teacher. I’ve taken an in person class with her, but I know she has some classes on Craftsy which at different times of the year they offer an annual membership for only $1.49. Ashford has good RUclips tutorials of warping and they may even have one on the hybrid warping method. Loved joining you on your lovely walk.
Thank you for your input. I found the loom very easy to thread up and direct wrapping is not hard . It's the space it takes up .I really appreciate your recommendation. I'm going to check out Crafty It much more in my price range than some of the options I've looked at. 🙏🐏🧶
I might have something of value to add to the discussion. What you demonstrated is called the direct warping method, as I’m sure you know. There is also the indirect warping method where you use a warping board that is separate from the loom. Then there is the hybrid warping method which utilizes both your rigid Heddle loom and a warping board. For me, I am gravitating to using this hybrid method because you don’t need that much space i.e. length of room to do the warping. On one end of a table or counter, you have your loom and then just a short distance away you have your warping board and then at the other end of the counter or table you have your warping peg. The warping board allows you to wrap a warp around in a short distance, but covers a lot of yardage, plus, you don’t have that long length of warp hanging down from that its own weight.
Deborah Jarchow is a very good rigid pedal loom teacher. I’ve taken an in person class with her, but I know she has some classes on Craftsy which at different times of the year they offer an annual membership for only $1.49. Ashford has good RUclips tutorials of warping and they may even have one on the hybrid warping method. Loved joining you on your lovely walk.
I have a warping board attached to the wall (approx. 14 yards) with pegs sticking out and you just pass the yarn back and forth (approx. 1 yard span) in front of you over the pegs, forming your cross at top and bottom. It's quite useful, doesn't take up any room, it's a conversation piece for visitors, and it's always at the ready. Schacht Spindle Company.
Great tip! Thank you I'm so glad to have your recommendation 🙏🧶
Hi Becca, I've learned weaving from Kelly Cassanova. She has free you tube videos. But she also runs an amazing online weaving school, for beginners through to accomplished weavers. Kelly's explanations are awesome, she shows the weaving from all different angles. It's very affordable and very inspirational.
Good luck with your weaving journey. Love Leonie❤
Thanks for the tip! Kelly is at the top of my list . 🐏🧶
I know nothing about weaving and along with spinning it's a rabbit hole I would prefer not to go down! although I do love woven items but I do watch a couple of canal narrowboat podcasters who weave lovely things on their boats! I don't know how they manage it in such a tiny space! Loved the woodland walk, lovely to see the new growth coming through already. Thanks for the chat. Jane.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏
Really enjoyed hearing about Welsh Quilts. Also liked your winter walk. Thanks 🏴
Glad you enjoyed it 🧵🧶🐏🙏
I love when something saved comes back out for an entirely new purpose! Really enjoy the weaving as it's been calling to me for some time. I have a stash and weaving really eats it up I've been told. I believe that Hawaiian quilts are whole cloth quilts too. How interesting to hear that the Welsh quilting went to the Amish folks! Love the history for sure. Brilliant!
How interesting I didn't even know there were Hawaiian quilts. I do love to nerd out on social history. I am glad you enjoyed the video. 🙏🐏🧶🧵
I keep forgetting to tell you that I love coming along on all of your walks!! So lovely ❤…and-gorgeous weaving!!
Thank you so much 🙏
Loved hearing about the quilts! Not really into weaving but I love a beautiful quilt! Spring is just around the corner- I hope!
Thank you 🙏. I have to say I am very new to quilting but I am hooked already. I should probably have a separate channel for sewing and quilting really.
I do not use a table for direct warping but I do have a stand for my loom. I warp across my kitchen and attach the warping peg to the counter. The countertop has a bit of an overhang so there is room to clamp the peg. I think two stable platforms to clamp the loom and peg to are what is needed, not necessarily a length of tabletop the length of the warp.
Thank you for that great tip you have given me a good idea 💡.
Hi Becca, enjoy your weather, it’s -16 Celsius here in Canada.
Oh wow!❄️❄️❄️
Hi Becca, loved the walk it looks a beautiful spot. Thanks for sharing your loom journey, I’m sort of tempted but not certain which loom I need. Love the book choices too, will certainly look up the dyers garden book. Look forward to your next video.
Thank you 🙏
I've only been spinning and weaving for less than a year, but I can see that now I've got the basics,it's now all about the practice. I have no doubt that you'll be making beautiful woven items before too long. You've already got so much understanding of the fleeces, yarns and history. I'm really enjoying your eclectic vlogs, eg the history of Welsh quilts, the walks etc. Now you've settled into this style, you really are allowing your personality to shine.🙂❤
Thank you for your kind words. I find it hard just to stick to one topic which is what you are meant to do on RUclips. Once you have the basics of spinning the rest is just building muscle memory. Good luck on your spinning journey 🧶🐏
Good morning in the wee small hours when insomnia is my companion! You have answered a question I didn't even know I had, which is why do Americans call quilt wadding "batting". It's obvious now it stems from the use of wool batting! Your lovely woodland path is going to need lots of tlc to make it safe again, as hatches are battened once again for Eowyn! I smiled when you talked about snow, for having lived where it snows for half the year, I learned to deal with it, no choice! Have a lovely r Oh. est of the week. and stay safe in the storms.
Thank you. Yes you stay safe too. We often miss the worst of the wind because we are set down off the road . I was feeling very self conscious talking about Welsh Quilting in my very English accent with its West county twang . Andrew says he can tell when I am trying to hide it .He calls it my telephone voice. I can relate to not sleeping. I hope you have a better night tonight.
Enjoyed the video, thank you, very informative
Glad it was helpful! 🧵
For weaving classes online, you could try the School of Sweet Georgia. I’m not sure what membership costs per month but I believe you get access to a lot of videos. Also, it’s Canadian and our dollar is terrible compared to the GBP, so maybe that will work in your favour 😆 My spinning friend joined for a bit when she first started spinning and she said it was really helpful.
@@laurasanderson3533 Thank you for the recommendation 👍. The exchange rate is working in my favour at the moment 🌸
Hello, I have just found your channel, and am delighted I did! I particularly enjoyed your walk in the woods, as our family visited Wales last summer, and it brought back wonderful memories . . . thank you for sharing it with us. In addition to School of Sweet Georgia, I also find Kelly Casanova really fantastic for rigid heddle tutorials. Both have websites you can visit for online classes, but they also share a lot on RUclips. Kelly’s RUclips videos have fantastic up-close visual detail and explanations, as a beginner I find them really helpful in refining my technique and slowly challenging myself beyond plain weave. I have only just started spinning, and I think your channel will provide much inspiration and motivation, thank you.
Thank you for your recommendation. I'm glad you enjoy my quirky channel 🙏🧵🧶🐏
I was lucky enough to do a workshop with Kate Sharrett from Ashford. She has some good instruction videos on the Ashford website
How wonderful to learn from such a skilled fibre artist 🧶🐏🙏. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment 🙏
You looked very professional warping that loom! I'm still deciding what sort of rigid heddle I would like so I'm paying close attention to how you are getting on, thank you for sharing. Any idea how the batting was made originally for the welsh quilts? I might be able to get my hands on a quantity of fleece and I was wondering about turning it into batts and making my own quilt or duvet, the batts will only be as big as my drum carder so may not be big enough - just wondering if I can save some more lovely fleece and put it to good use. I admire you greatly and love your give it a go attitude and always look forward to a new video whenever is convenient to you. I'm not sure about all that we are told about the algorithm, personally I don't mind a bit of variation and unpredictability, but then I hate to think I can be easily categorised into a box! Best wishes Jenny
Thank you 🙏🧶🐏
Becca,the Pembs Guild of weavers Spinners Dyers often has classes on rigid heddle weaving. Where is the wonderful walk?
Thank you for the recommendation 🙏🧶🐏
Hi Becca, I have a warping frame (which turned into a very expensive chew toy for the cats) so i invested in a couple of extra warping pegs, which I attach to tables, shelves etc for when I don’t want to warp outside. Kelly Casanova (on RUclips) has an online weaving school with classes on various different looms, and another favourite rigid heddle loom person on RUclips (for me) is Steph from Rigid Heddle Weaving in Brisbane.
@@lisabelfield1691 Thank you for the recommendation. You did make me giggle 🤭 with your experience cat toy 🤣
You have reminded me that i must go to St Fagans again 😅 my husband is amused that they have rebuilt the Vulcan pub there- he used to drink in there when he was younger haha. If you are ever over Bath way there are a load of quilts at the American museum at the university campus. I’m off to get that book… x
I had totally forgotten about the American museum in Bath . I went on school many many years ago. Thank you for the reminder. 🙏
@bybeccalewis 🤗
I enjoyed hearing the history of Welsh quilts. It will be interesting to see you working on your project. Good to hear your thoughts on the Ashford loom, as well. I'm doing ok on the weaving on mine, I think. Just the pattern I was started with seems wonky. But I'm at least encouraged now to keep at it.
@@sondragingery5949 I glad you enjoyed the potted history. I hope your weaving works out. 🐏
Great video as always Becca and I love how your weaving is coming along. Does your loom have holes underneath? If so, you already have a built in warping board. All you need are the warping pegs which are about £12. I haven't tried it myself but I'm going to order some today and give it a go. I have the same loom as you but a 24" and finding warping really difficult in my tiny flat. I've made two projects so far and both times I've warped the wrong way around!
I have just checked. Yes it does have holes for warping pegs . Thank you for the great tip. I can do £12 . I completely relate to the space limitations. I am glad you enjoyed the video 😊🙏🐏🧶
@@bybeccalewis Glad to be of help! 🙂
I might have something of value to add to the discussion. What you demonstrated is called the direct warping method, as I’m sure you know. There is also the indirect warping method where you use a warping board that is separate from the loom. Then there is the hybrid warping method which utilizes both your rigid Heddle loom and a warping board. For me, I am gravitating to using this hybrid method because you don’t need that much space i.e. length of room to do the warping. On one end of a table or counter, you have your loom and then just a short distance away you have your warping board and then at the other end of the counter or table you have your warping peg. The warping board allows you to wrap a warp around in a short distance, but covers a lot of yardage, plus, you don’t have that long length of warp hanging down from that its own weight.
Deborah Jarchow is a very good rigid pedal loom teacher. I’ve taken an in person class with her, but I know she has some classes on Craftsy which at different times of the year they offer an annual membership for only $1.49. Ashford has good RUclips tutorials of warping and they may even have one on the hybrid warping method. Loved joining you on your lovely walk.
Thank you for your input. I found the loom very easy to thread up and direct wrapping is not hard . It's the space it takes up .I really appreciate your recommendation. I'm going to check out Crafty It much more in my price range than some of the options I've looked at. 🙏🐏🧶
FYI…The hybrid method still utilizes direct warping on your loom.