Easy, sophisticated Tea/Kitchen/Dish towels, woven on a Rigid Heddle Loom

[@cmdelcourt]

Steph - what a fantastic Log Cabin tutorial - I'm so eager to get started now! The tutorial is comprehensive from analyzing the pattern to warping, weaving, considering salvages and separating pieces. The finishing processes are also methodical and very helpful. Don't kid yourself, you're doing a fantastic job!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words!

[@marinamartinez6886]

Your log cabin pattern makes much more sense to me, really pops especially with those colors. 😊👍👍👍

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thanks so much!

[@jenniferrich5292]

I’m so grateful you are showing us all these beautiful designs! I’m soaking it in right now, but I had to pack my loom for a big move next week, so I’ll have to wait to weave again. It will be hard to decide which design to start with. Take your time filming the rest! You will get to them all eventually and we will be very glad to see them when they do.🥰

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much!

[@terryech9110]

Your videos are great. You have very good camera angles and your instructions are concise and easy for all ranges of weaving expertise! I have made many instructional videos and I know how time consuming and frustrating they can be to produce. Just when you think it’s done as you review it again you find another thing that needs to be edited.😩 Please ignore the judgmental comments and keep on making videos for those who care about making handmade instead of mass produced goods.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are so right, it’s a lot of work! I enjoy it, and am glad you enjoy the videos too! 😊

[@peterivkovich2314]

from Gerry- I always thought the log cabin was more complicated. Thanks for showing that it can be done easily. God bless.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you, Gerry! 😊 you are welcome!

[@RosieAtHome]

Thank you for your videos, I especially enjoy watching your Christmas Towel series each year.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoy them!

[@yvon4155]

thank you!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You're welcome!

[@conniesimonich2327]

I love your videos! Thanks for taking the time to make them❤

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much!

[@ColleenOrd-lx4zi]

I love your videos, I have learnt so much, I haven't been weaving long and really enjoying it. I will be trying the log cabin.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much! Log Cabin is a great pattern to learn, it’s so beautiful x

[@manonbourque4717]

C'est très jolie. Bravo! Le son de ta voie est très agréable. tu parle clairement et à la bonne vitesse. l'éclairage est parfait. J'ai beaucoup apprécié. Merci

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you very much!

[@tillydebruin1961]

Beautiful ❤

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you! 😊

[@guentherende8092]

Hi Steph, what beautiful towels. Another clear 'how to' with tips, coupled with a calm presentation style. I will be trying these. Best wishes Kim

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you Kim!

[@feltlikeitbydebs]

Thanks Steph l honestly learn something new every video. Love this pattetn.❤

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you, so glad!

[@traceyallen8286]

Hi Steph, these will definitely be on my "to do" list when I feel accomplished enough to give then a go😆. Thanks for your calm clear presentation.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you, and my pleasure!

[@juliewaugh6662]

Thanks Steph! I found your KZbin channel last night. I am from Far North Qld and teaching myself to spin and weave by using KZbin. Can you demonstrate (not in relation to this demo) how you bring the change of colour up through the salvage without cutting it off each time when you have a larger block of the one colour? Hope that makes sense.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hello Qlder! Yes. I’m planning a series of videos in the new year aimed at new weavers, which will cover this. Thank you!

[@juliewaugh6662]

@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane ❤️

[@juliewaugh6662]

Much appreciated. Thank goodness for KZbin and people like yourself willing to share your skills.

[@elizabethsielaff3414]

So many good tips!! Thank you 😊

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

You are welcome!

[@Mimi-lm9pn]

What beautiful towels! Thank you for another informative and inspiring video. I like using a heavier iron, too. I’m always tempted by the cuteness of the wee Oliso but then I use my trusty heavy Rowenta and am so pleased with the results. You talk about ensuring neat edges and I’d like to request a video that dives into this topic more. How much tension on the warp? How much weft angle? Does it matter whether there is a slot or hole in the up threads of a pick? Do you pinch the edge threads when making a pick? All the deets, please!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

That's a great idea for a future video! I will add it to the list! 😊

[@seanmorello6164]

So helpful! 😊

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you!

[@bobbiejung5060]

I’m a fairly new weaver (May ) but I am having a little trouble understanding the threading! Will the threads be crossed behind the heddle? I am 76 and I guess it takes a little more for me to understand some things😂😂😂. Thank you so much! I love your videos!)

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hello! Welcome to weaving 😊. Some threads are moved, and some do cross, however the cross is minimal. The diagram shows the placement, the 1’s are slots and the 2’s are holes. Hope this helps!

[@Avinmor]

Thanks!

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@katebrooks4185]

Thanks

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@katebrooks4185]

Morning / Evening Steph, is it possible you might demonstrate an easy towel with a pick up stick? Perhaps there is one already? If so can you direct me? Many thanks for all your help xx

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hi Kate! I haven’t got one for towels, but I have several other projects planned for 2025 with pick up sticks. But you have given me an idea for the next towel series 😊 thank you so much for your support, it means a lot to me and I feel very humbled!

[@Severina432]

❤❤❤

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Thank you!

[@YoungFun59]

Stunning!!! Question: What computer program do you use? I’m a newbie to the craft… Blessings 🙏🏼💜

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hello! I use iWeaveIt for iPad. I have a video of how I use it, that might help. Thank you!

[@bobbiejung5060]

Also are you retreading all slots and holes as you go as it doesn’t show that but the threads obviously have been moved in slots? Sorry I’m so hard-headed! I’m from Texas 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hello again! All questions are welcome, and threading for a log cabin can take a while for anyone to get their head around as a beginner! I’m planning to do written instructions as part of my website launch in January so this may help you more, especially in conjunction with the video’s. Thank you for watching!

[@bobbiejung5060]

Thank you so much for responding so quickly!, I won’t give up on it too stubborn 😂

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

🤣 I relate!

[@jlt2025]

Is that 8/4 cotton you are using? I love your video! Thank you so much.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Yes, correct, 8/4. Thank you!

[@terryech9110]

What kind of hooks are you using for your warping “pegs”? In the video they look like “3-M Command strip stick on hooks”. Or are you using a hook that must be screwed to the board? I would like to build one but I am concerned about durability of stick on vs. screw on hooks. I suppose there is not a lot of tension since you are not using them to tension the warp as you would be after winding on. I’ve never seen this method and I am looking for an alternative to the one or two peg system.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hello! This is a coat rack, that I have repurposed! Easy, cost effective method for warping. Hope this helps!

[@terryech9110]

@@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbaneThanks, I hadn’t thought of searching for coat racks. I’ll try that!

[@alexandrabegg5522]

Hi Thanks for a very clear video & instructions. What brand of cotton is this? Is it mercerised cotton?

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hello! Thank you! No, unmercerised cotton from Maurice Brassard. Hope this helps!

[@debradantonio2974]

Is your thread 8/2 cotton? Thanks

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

8/4 cotton 😊

[@m.jewell9107]

Do the metal springy strips on the apron bar wear out? They seem very flexible but also quite thin.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hello! These are made from plastic, and yes they do wear out. I replace them every couple of years. I have been thinking of replacing them completely with texolv cord, and will make a video about it in the new year. 😊

[@joannecarroll5504]

II was thinking "this might be an interesting new channel for me" but I'm thinking again - it's been over 40degC here & you're seriously using the dryer? I thought Americans were bad in not giving a shit about the planet.

[@RigidHeddleWeavinginBrisbane]

Hello. It’s been raining almost non stop for over 2 weeks, which makes it hard, especially with humidity 😊