Over 300 sample photos of old style band and tape looms including box and cradle looms...
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Over 300 sample photos of old and new bands and tapes...
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Over 300 sample photos of old and new bands and tapes...
www.pinterest.com/potterymom1/weaving-bands-tapes/
Roger and I taught a Class at the Vesterheim Museum
in the lovely town of Decorah IA
Roger teaches how to carve a Band Loom, I teach how to weave on a loom.
Tradition in Norway tells of how a young man carves a special loom for his sweetheart. If she accepts his loom, they marry and live happily ever after. If she refuses, he must carve a new one for the next girl!
Interested in setting up a couples class where you live? Contact us to set up a special weekend of creative
one-of-a-kind fun!
in the lovely town of Decorah IA
Roger teaches how to carve a Band Loom, I teach how to weave on a loom.
Tradition in Norway tells of how a young man carves a special loom for his sweetheart. If she accepts his loom, they marry and live happily ever after. If she refuses, he must carve a new one for the next girl!
Interested in setting up a couples class where you live? Contact us to set up a special weekend of creative
one-of-a-kind fun!
These two made by one of our students...
Tom Latane, Pepin WI
First time Loom Carvers at Vesterheim Museum, Decorah IA
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Reggie teaching weaving fancy pick-up patterns at
Vesterheim Museum, Decorah IA
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Check out my Pinterest page for wonderful examples of Weavings and old Tape Looms...
Tiny loom I carved from lilac wood... sorry, not for sale.
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 Finished loom necklace..
sorry, not for sale.
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Weaving on the tiny band loom... sorry, not for sale.
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Actual Weaving is the "easy" part. Setting up any loom and learning how to warp it are the basics you need to know before you can weave on your own.
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Please contact me if you have a group who would like a weaving class or demonstration. Please see information below.
Actual weaving is the "easy" part.
Setting up any loom and learning how to warp it are the basics you need to know before you can weave on your own. Need help setting up your loom... learn how to in my book....
Setting up any loom and learning how to warp it are the basics you need to know before you can weave on your own. Need help setting up your loom... learn how to in my book....
Tape Loom Weaving... Simplified.... The Book
A simplified version of Tape Loom Weaving.
Basics... how to make the simple loom, how much warp to cut, how to set up patterns and how to weave.
Suggested uses of tapes, bands and lots of color illustrations. 68 pages, 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 spiral bound for convenience.
This is a historical, simple, portable way of weaving with many modern day uses, suspenders, belts, guitar straps, curtain ties, bags, headbands and much more.
Basics... how to make the simple loom, how much warp to cut, how to set up patterns and how to weave.
Suggested uses of tapes, bands and lots of color illustrations. 68 pages, 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 spiral bound for convenience.
This is a historical, simple, portable way of weaving with many modern day uses, suspenders, belts, guitar straps, curtain ties, bags, headbands and much more.
Looking forward to sharing weaving with folks this new year... 2019!
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I have become engrossed in weaving... in particular
Tape and Band Loom Weaving. So much so, that I have written a simple to follow book on the History of this ancient craft in Early America, English versions and Scandinavian bands as well. "Tape Loom Weaving... Simplified by Regina Britton" I attend and demonstrate at many Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festivals around the country, see demonstration page for 2015 events. link into my Facebook pages.... East Knoll Pottery & East Knoll Tape Loom Weaving Click on photos for a larger view
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Tape Loom Weaving... Simplified $21.95 plus $5 shipping
You can purchase the book by card or paypal through my contact page, or send check:
c/o East Knoll, 46 Albrecht Road, Torrington CT 06790
c/o East Knoll, 46 Albrecht Road, Torrington CT 06790
History of Tape Looms:
A Tape, Band or Gate loom is a simple, portable, rigid heddle loom.
Tape Looms are centuries old, invented for the purpose of making narrow bands of fabric. Before the invention of zippers and Velcro, everyone needed a narrow piece of fabric that was strong, practical and attractive to tie aprons, hats, clothing, bags, suspenders, belts, seam binding, cording, guitar and banjo straps, curtain tie backs, dog collars, leashes, head bands, garters and trim.
Most countries around the world used these simple rigid heddle looms to make narrow tapes in a variety of colors and patterns. The Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, IN has a nicely carved tape loom, middle 19th century, by the Great Lakes Indians.
The small looms were made in many shapes and designs...
Paddle looms and gate looms will be available at my demonstrations and shows.
Tape Looms are centuries old, invented for the purpose of making narrow bands of fabric. Before the invention of zippers and Velcro, everyone needed a narrow piece of fabric that was strong, practical and attractive to tie aprons, hats, clothing, bags, suspenders, belts, seam binding, cording, guitar and banjo straps, curtain tie backs, dog collars, leashes, head bands, garters and trim.
Most countries around the world used these simple rigid heddle looms to make narrow tapes in a variety of colors and patterns. The Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, IN has a nicely carved tape loom, middle 19th century, by the Great Lakes Indians.
The small looms were made in many shapes and designs...
Paddle looms and gate looms will be available at my demonstrations and shows.
Tape Loom Weaving Classes:
Tape Loom Classes
Learn this ancient art of weaving
… on a loom so simple that any age can participate
… on a loom so portable it can be hung on a way when not in use
… on a loom craft that will fit into any fiber, historical or craft venue
… on a loom that can be made from household materials or elaborately carved works of art
… on a loom that everyone will marvel over...
Weaving Verticle, Horizontal, Comb, Checks, Cording, Fringes
Charting Simple Floats and Pick-Up Patterns
Weaving Simple Floats and Pick-Up Patterns
Chart Conversions
Finishing the Ends
Use of Paddle and Gate Looms
Cotton, Wool and Linen Yarns
Choose from 4 different classes...
Beginners (setting up and weaving stripe patterns)... 2 hours $24 per student,
Advanced ( plain and pick-up pattern instructions)... 4 hours $48 per student, plus $5 material fee
All in one day (everything listed above plus float patterns)...6 hours $72 per student plus $5 material fee
2 day seminar (everything listed above plus pattern drafting, creating your own patterns, and more work time)... 14 hours $168 per student plus $10 material fee
Contact me though my web site contact page
or send for a detailed flyer, East Knoll Pottery, 46 Albrecht Road, Torrington CT 06799
for more info or to set up a class, your place or mine.
Or... Sign up for Class notifications at Shows, Museums, Libraries or Folk Schools around the county, just let me know you are interested on my contact page or see me at events below.
Visit my Blogs at http://reggiesreenactments.blogspot.com/
Learn this ancient art of weaving
… on a loom so simple that any age can participate
… on a loom so portable it can be hung on a way when not in use
… on a loom craft that will fit into any fiber, historical or craft venue
… on a loom that can be made from household materials or elaborately carved works of art
… on a loom that everyone will marvel over...
Weaving Verticle, Horizontal, Comb, Checks, Cording, Fringes
Charting Simple Floats and Pick-Up Patterns
Weaving Simple Floats and Pick-Up Patterns
Chart Conversions
Finishing the Ends
Use of Paddle and Gate Looms
Cotton, Wool and Linen Yarns
Choose from 4 different classes...
Beginners (setting up and weaving stripe patterns)... 2 hours $24 per student,
Advanced ( plain and pick-up pattern instructions)... 4 hours $48 per student, plus $5 material fee
All in one day (everything listed above plus float patterns)...6 hours $72 per student plus $5 material fee
2 day seminar (everything listed above plus pattern drafting, creating your own patterns, and more work time)... 14 hours $168 per student plus $10 material fee
Contact me though my web site contact page
or send for a detailed flyer, East Knoll Pottery, 46 Albrecht Road, Torrington CT 06799
for more info or to set up a class, your place or mine.
Or... Sign up for Class notifications at Shows, Museums, Libraries or Folk Schools around the county, just let me know you are interested on my contact page or see me at events below.
Visit my Blogs at http://reggiesreenactments.blogspot.com/
New! Scandinavian Style Looms...
Sorry looms are currently only available at my shows and demonstrations. Please check my demonstrations page for current locations.
These oak looms are hand-carved and use the set-in groove method of attaching the heddle sticks. This was a common way to make the early looms.
Sorry looms are currently only available at my shows and demonstrations. Please check my demonstrations page for current locations.
These oak looms are hand-carved and use the set-in groove method of attaching the heddle sticks. This was a common way to make the early looms.
Loom A...
6 1/2" x 8" 52 Threads
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Loom B... 6 1/2" x 8" 48 Threads
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Vikings... Tablet or Rigid Heddle?
Vikings used tablets. Tablet weaving was accomplished by threading holes that were carved into
flat pieces of bone or wood. The tablets are twisted to form the bands. This produces a different
look and one that is equally as beautiful as the bands from rigid heddles.
Some of the Viking bands look like they are a plain or tabby weave, woven on a rigid heddle, but
are probably created by twisting tablets, threaded with two threads each tablet then twisted back and
forth.
Scandinavian bands woven on the rigid heddles were used throughout the Medieval world.
Vikings used tablets. Tablet weaving was accomplished by threading holes that were carved into
flat pieces of bone or wood. The tablets are twisted to form the bands. This produces a different
look and one that is equally as beautiful as the bands from rigid heddles.
Some of the Viking bands look like they are a plain or tabby weave, woven on a rigid heddle, but
are probably created by twisting tablets, threaded with two threads each tablet then twisted back and
forth.
Scandinavian bands woven on the rigid heddles were used throughout the Medieval world.
Band Winders
Hand-trimmed poplar band/tape winders for your finished bands. Large: 5" x 5. 1/2" Medium: 4" x 5.1/2" Small: 2. 1/2" x 6" Winders are currently only available at my demonstrations. See demonstrations page for locations |
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100% Linen Bands
2 yard hanks
1/2 inch wide
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Band #1
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Band #2
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Band #3
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Band #4
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Band #5
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Fairs, Shows, Classes and Other Events where I will be demonstrating and selling....
Shows in 2023...
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Feb 19-March 10 - Lee County Ag, Ft Myers, FL
April 20- 21 Oxford CT Fiber Festival- Oxford Historical Society, CT April 27 - 108th Annual Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival -North Haven Fairgrounds CT New Location June 13-15 - Hennepin Cty Fair - Hamel MN June to be announced - Weaving class - North house Folk School, Grand Marais MN June to be announced - Weaving Demonstration -North house Folk School, Grand Marais MN July 10-13 Aitken County Fair - Aitken MN July 17-21 - Rice County Fair- Faribault MN July 26-27 - Nordic Fest - Decorah IA |
August 2-10 - New Jersey State Fair - Augusta NJ
Aug 20-25 - Washington Cty Fair, Greenwich NY Aug 31- Sept 2 Goshen Fair, Goshen CT Sept 12 -22 Oklahoma State Fair, Oklahoma City OK Sept 29 - Oct 13 Carolina Classic Fair, Winston-Salem NC Oct to be announced - South Carolina State Fair, Columbia SC November 2-3 New England Fiber Fest - West Springfield MA November 16-17 Old Deerfield Craft Fair, Eastern States Expo grounds, West Springfield MA Sat 9-6 pm Sun 10-4 pm |