Kelly, your videos were the first I watched on UA-cam 3 years ago. I knew nothing about weaving. I now own a rigid heddle loom, inkling loom and a 36” 8 shaft floor loom. Weaving is my happy place, especially now.
Thanks, Kelly. I always appreciate and learn something from your videos. Now I actually know what my next loom will probably be (8 shaft table loom.) :)
Kelly, I find your videos to be so helpful and informative. You mentioned that your husband built a yarn stand for you. I would love to have a copy of the plans. How would I go about getting them? Thank you for sharing so much valuable information with the weaving community.
I’m learning so much from your videos and I recently bought your class for beginner weavers. I would also like more info on the yarn stand your husband built. I’m a big DIYer.
Thank you for your videos on UA-cam. Based on watching you on youtube and loving your teaching style I signed up for your teachable classes. I am just a beginning weaver but I am already realizing that my first loom is too small. A Cricket 15 inch. Luckily my granddaughter has taken an interest in weaving.
@@KellyCasanova I became impatient so I called Woolery fabrics and asked. I'm going to order the 20 over to silk and they suggested that I ordered two 12 or 15 dent Reed's is that correct?
Kelly did you ever used the Krompsi harp forte rigid heeded loom? I am thinking to get a 32" I am a beginner but my goal is tapestry. Please give me your opinion.
I have several variations of Lap Looms, 15-3/4" Dorothy LeClerc 4H table loom, 36" Artisant LeClerc 4H floor loom, 70cm Louet Kombo 8H, 15" Cricket RH, 20" Glimakra RH, 7Ft Tri-Loom, backstrap loom and a wee little 'Weave-It'....oh and a bedroom door to weave a runner for the hallway. The loom on my wishlist is the big David Loom from Louet and a floor Inkle loom
I looked at the specification of the David's Louet loom. It is mentionned that the shed is 5". You have mentionned that the shed on the Ashford table loom was an issue for you. How large then was the shed? I am planning to buy one Ashford table loom in the near future because I have no place for a floor loom. Thank you
I don't recall, I never measured it. It was manageable though, and there are some great slim shuttles you can get specifically for smaller sheds - my shuttles are just regular boat shuttles.
I started with a 25" Flip but I found it too heavy and too long, so I sold it. Now I have an 8" SampleIt, a 12" AKL and a 24" Hamanaka (which is Ashford identical but has warping pegs and holes on the back). I love my AKL for its portability. Then there's my David 2. My Ashford 24" table loom is currently living with a friend. The white elephant in the room is my costliest mistake, the AVL Little Weaver, which doesn't play well with my computer and the shafts don't work properly. When I make a mistake, I make it large!
Yes, from the dealer (at a little discount, though). I even sent it back with great expense and trouble but they said oh it's just a solenoid, we replaced it and now it's sitting there mocking me. :(
@@KellyCasanova I sold my floor loom to a lady who, in return, loaned me her Ashford 24" rigid heddle with the old style stand with the intention of selling it if I want to buy it.. I kind of have my heart set on a 32", but if I can't get the old style stand for it, then I think I'll buy the one she loaned me. I love that old stand, and I don't have a clue why Ashford would have discontinued it. 🤔 So if you hear of a 32" stand being sold, I'd be really interested in purchasing it.
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Kelly, your videos were the first I watched on UA-cam 3 years ago. I knew nothing about weaving. I now own a rigid heddle loom, inkling loom and a 36” 8 shaft floor loom. Weaving is my happy place, especially now.
So good! ❤❤❤
I have a 30” rigid heddle. Would love a floor loom though!
Looks like you are a real pro. I'd like your suggestion for a starter loom. I have materials to DIY but have not got arround to it but I know I will.
Rigid heddle looms are the perfect starter loom :)
Dear Kelly ,
Sorry , I wasn’t able to send the pictures. How do I send pictures to you regarding a rigid heddle loom that has two back beams ?
You can email me at kelly@kellycasanovaweavinglessons.com
I have a HD 4 SHAFT Jack loom but my dream loom is the 8 shaft Ashford Jack loom.
Ok. Next video to watch is how to make that warping stand!
Thanks, Kelly. I always appreciate and learn something from your videos. Now I actually know what my next loom will probably be (8 shaft table loom.) :)
Thank you, Joan!
Kelly, I find your videos to be so helpful and informative. You mentioned that your husband built a yarn stand for you. I would love to have a copy of the plans. How would I go about getting them? Thank you for sharing so much valuable information with the weaving community.
There are no actual plans for the stand, he just sort of "winged it", but I can ask him to put some basic plans together and share them :)
I have the big sister and I really like it. Thanks for all your projects
That is great to know!
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I’m learning so much from your videos and I recently bought your class for beginner weavers. I would also like more info on the yarn stand your husband built. I’m a big DIYer.
I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! The yarn stand tutorial can be found here- ua-cam.com/video/j0Rd4WZdkBQ/v-deo.html
Thank you for your videos on UA-cam. Based on watching you on youtube and loving your teaching style I signed up for your teachable classes. I am just a beginning weaver but I am already realizing that my first loom is too small. A Cricket 15 inch. Luckily my granddaughter has taken an interest in weaving.
Thanks for your support Becky! So, you're thinking you need a wider loom?
Hi Kelly,
These are pictures of a rigid heddle . Why are there two back beams ?
Kelly I have that Ashford 24-inch Loom and I really want to weave silk which heddles should I use I do have a double heddle set up
That depends on the thickness of your silk. Which double heddles do you already have?
@@KellyCasanova I became impatient so I called Woolery fabrics and asked. I'm going to order the 20 over to silk and they suggested that I ordered two 12 or 15 dent Reed's is that correct?
@@feleciaeverett1799 The 12's would give a looser sett, the 15's would guve a closer sett. What do you want to weave with the silk?
I have a 8shaft table loom from Ashford. And my wish is....more time. 😊
Ah yes, I would love that too!
Kelly did you ever used the Krompsi harp forte rigid heeded loom? I am thinking to get a 32" I am a beginner but my goal is tapestry. Please give me your opinion.
I've only used Ashford rigid heddle looms, so can't give an honest appraisal of the Kromski, sorry!
I would like to make a shawl
So, you will want a nice drape. Plain weave? If plain weaving, go with the 12's. If twilling, go for the 15's.
I have several variations of Lap Looms, 15-3/4" Dorothy LeClerc 4H table loom, 36" Artisant LeClerc 4H floor loom, 70cm Louet Kombo 8H, 15" Cricket RH, 20" Glimakra RH, 7Ft Tri-Loom, backstrap loom and a wee little 'Weave-It'....oh and a bedroom door to weave a runner for the hallway.
The loom on my wishlist is the big David Loom from Louet and a floor Inkle loom
Wow, you're well equipped!
@@KellyCasanova The pieces have landed in my lap over the past 8 years. The lap looms are good for teaching at craft ins.
I looked at the specification of the David's Louet loom. It is mentionned that the shed is 5". You have mentionned that the shed on the Ashford table loom was an issue for you. How large then was the shed? I am planning to buy one Ashford table loom in the near future because I have no place for a floor loom. Thank you
I don't recall, I never measured it. It was manageable though, and there are some great slim shuttles you can get specifically for smaller sheds - my shuttles are just regular boat shuttles.
@@KellyCasanova>thank you for your response.
I started with a 25" Flip but I found it too heavy and too long, so I sold it. Now I have an 8" SampleIt, a 12" AKL and a 24" Hamanaka (which is Ashford identical but has warping pegs and holes on the back). I love my AKL for its portability. Then there's my David 2. My Ashford 24" table loom is currently living with a friend. The white elephant in the room is my costliest mistake, the AVL Little Weaver, which doesn't play well with my computer and the shafts don't work properly. When I make a mistake, I make it large!
Oh, what a shame about the Little Weaver! Did you buy it new?
Yes, from the dealer (at a little discount, though). I even sent it back with great expense and trouble but they said oh it's just a solenoid, we replaced it and now it's sitting there mocking me. :(
How do you feel about the Louet table looms compared to the Ashford table looms? Thanks !
I've been asked this a lot, but can't give an honest comparison, as I've not used a Louet table loom 😕
Kelly, have you replaced your old-style Ashford Rigid Heddle stand with the new model adjustable stand? If so, which do you prefer?
No, I have the old style, and I'm keeping it! 😊
@@KellyCasanova I sold my floor loom to a lady who, in return, loaned me her Ashford 24" rigid heddle with the old style stand with the intention of selling it if I want to buy it.. I kind of have my heart set on a 32", but if I can't get the old style stand for it, then I think I'll buy the one she loaned me. I love that old stand, and I don't have a clue why Ashford would have discontinued it. 🤔 So if you hear of a 32" stand being sold, I'd be really interested in purchasing it.
@@Mimeh53 Yes, I love my stand. I think the idea of the new one is to make it more portable? 🤔
My dream loom is a Saori.... someday!
Kelly, did you ever replace your piano bench for a better one?
Nope, not yet. It's ok for now 😊
Alright, already got the idea for a reed stand in the first minute
Hi l am very interested in the plans for warping pegs/board your husband made please let me know how to find
Thank you
There are no actual plans for the stand, he just sort of "winged it", but I can ask him to put some basic plans together and share them :)
Just wanted to let you know you left the g off weaving in your website so ppl can't click through
It's amazing how often I do that! Thanks for letting me know, I'll fix it :)
@@KellyCasanova No problem :)