My Looms
These are the looms I currently use or have used regularly. Each fills a different role in my weaving, from quick rigid-heddle projects and narrow bands to more structured multi-shaft work.
Louet 110 cm Spring 2 Floor Loom
8-shaft Countermarche Floor Loom, 42" Weaving Width
What I Use It For:
Towels, blankets, rugs, twill, overshot
What I Like About It:
It is well made and sets up easier than many floor looms
Schacht Inkle Loom
Can make bands up to 4.5" wide and 8.5 feet long.
What I Use It For:
All types of band weaving including pickup and tablet
What I Like About It:
It is portable, easy to warp and the projects tend to be short duration
Mirrix Big Sister Tapestry Loom
13" Weaving Width with Shedding Device
What I Use It For:
Tapestry, Mug Rugs
What I Like About It:
Shedding device with adjustable tension
Ashford 9"x13" Weaving Frame
Customized to Stand Upright
What I Use It For:
Fine yarn mug rugs
What I Like About It:
It stands upright and is a decent size
Mirrix Saffron Pocket Tapestry Loom
5.5" Weaving Width, 8" Weaving Length
What I Use It For:
Small Tapestry
What I Like About It:
You can adjust the tension more than most small frame looms
Ashford 32" Rigid Heddle
32" Weaving Width, with Stand
What I Use It For:
Scarves, mug rugs, narrower plain weave projects
What I Like About It:
It is great for plain weave projects that I can move around the house
Schacht 15" Cricket Rigid Heddle
15" Weaving Width, with Stand
What I Use It For:
Samples, class instruction
What I Like About It:
It is portable
Friendly Loom Potholder Pro
Pro Model
What I Use It For:
Potholders
What I Like About It:
It is nostalgic and makes great potholders
Flax & Twine 8" Hand Loom
What I Use It For:
Not used much but a sentimental favorite
What I Like About It:
It started me on my weaving journey
Beka 10" Frame Loom
10" Weaving Width
What I Use It For:
Small plain weave projects
What I Like About It:
I use this very little as it is not as sturdy as other frame looms