Weaving on a picture frame

We’ve been a long time admirers of woven wall hangings and have loved seeing how these vintage flat weave textiles have come back in style thanks to such talented artists like Mimi Jung, Janelle Pietrzak, Maryanne Moodie and Meghan Bogden…

Using a picture frame or any other frame for your weaving is a great way to start weaving on a budget. These simple frame looms are one of the most versatile and inexpensive tools that you can have in your weaving studio. Find out why this is a favorite loom of many weavers for tapestries and more.

Our step-by-step video shows you how to make a loom, string the warp, and create the shed customized to fit your weaving project.

Five Things That I Wish I'd Known When I First Started Weaving on a Frame Loom from a completely self-taught weaver who learned entirely by trying things, Googling, and learning through mistakes.

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Are you thinking about giving weaving a try, but don't know where to start? If you want to see how you like it without a big investment, you can use a picture frame for your first weaving project. My first loom was a Christmas present from my sister, way back in high school. That loom made it easy to learn and I was hooked. The next thing I knew I was searching for a college that offered weaving courses. So - maybe you'll fall in love with the craft too! f you don't want to wait for someone…

With these 10 unique weaving materials, the possibilities for creative weaving projects are plentiful. You can work with an array of materials aside from yarn, such as raffia, paper strips, ribbon, and more. Explore these 10 materials that you can weave with and discover an entire world of creative projects waiting to be made.

Weave with fabric to add something extra to your weaving. Try these different ways to incorporate a new material into your next project.

Super Easy Loom: well, this is how I make my looms! there's a ton of other tutorials out there that'll get you a much nicer loom, but if you want something that's super easy and cheap, you could give this one a shot!

Repurpose a picture frame to stand in as a loom, then weave away.