Using a Warping Bar to Warp Your Rigid Heddle Loom!

[@qltygrl3187]

This tool is invaluable! It made warping my loom so much easier! No more tangled mess for me!

[@ingridbassett4828]

I received my warping bar two weeks ago and have found it invaluable. I've also found you really do need the paper when rolling the bar to the loom. It makes a big difference. Thank you Tricia for you great invention!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I am so relieved to hear that it's there and that you like it! I've been meaning to email you and check. You are definitely right. You NEED the paper.

[@ingridbassett4828]

@@FiberLoveDiary I should have let you know when it arrived. The postal delivery in Australia is so slow at present due to all the COVID restrictions, it took longer than it should have. I don't suppose you have heard anything from Ashfords?

[@patriciaclark2043]

@@ingridbassett4828 It's slow here too. I just sent a birthday card that took five business days to make it three hours from here :S. I have not heard anything, but I've had quite a few inquiries about getting one shipped there. I do wish it was easier to get it to more corners of the world, and they could do what I can't. I think it would help a lot of people. Oh, well!

[@patriciaclark2043]

@@ingridbassett4828 Deep down, I am just a tiny bit scared that they will just start making them LOL. I don't really believe that of them tho. I think from the beginning, we have just figured someone that was more able to do things on a different scale would just do it once they saw them. I guess que sera sera

[@ingridbassett4828]

@@patriciaclark2043 I certainly hope they won't do that, and I'm sure they wouldn't. Can you patent your invention?. I will try again from this end. Keep sending them to Oz!

[@nancyfmallen]

I love this bar! The pegs made un-warping so much easier. I messed up on my first double warp threading. My warp is even and looks great.

[@karswan]

I just got your warping bar and am so excited. My husband, who could have made it but didn't want to, is very impressed with it's quality of wood and workmanship. Now to warp my loom !!!! Woohoo!!!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That's great! We have them made about 15 minutes from our house. If you have any problems with it, please let me know. I hope you love it as much as I love mine

[@karswan]

@@FiberLoveDiary First project using it worked out great for the set up!

[@DLowryVA]

Can I just say this tool is a GAME CHANGER. My warps were constantly a hot mess with uneven tension and variance in lenght when I went to lash on of 3-4 inches. Warping bar = problem solved. Also means my kids and husband aren’t necessary to help me to wind on the warp. Thanks so much!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Dorothy, thank you so much for letting me know. I feel the same way! I still love mine and use it every time I warp my rhl.

[@lisarametta9977]

I LOVE my warping bar ! Thanks for the great communication . You made everything really easy 😊 The warping bar is beautifully designed . I was really impressed with the craftsmanship. Long warps wind on much more easily and look perfectly even 🥰

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad you like it!

[@DD-ki9xt]

Tricia I love this warping bar. It makes warping and warping Evelyn and tautly so much easier! I stare am glad you decided to sell them. It’s an invaluable tool in my weaving arsenal!😊

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm so glad. I love mine too! I still use it all the time

[@jazmin9565]

I think it’s so cool that you developed something to make your life easier and more people can benefit from it. I’d love to learn more about your loom and how you got into it. It’s so fascinating.

[@ASimpleTwistofFate101]

The warping bar is a game changer! It is very well made. Thank you! : )

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad you like it!

[@samanthanicholson9015]

I love that idea, we could use that. A channe in your frame could work with it if you put a metal rod into the ends and a channel just wide enough to fit to keep the bar from wobbling side to side n makes it stable?

[@margaretwallace8436]

I got one! It arrived really fast, and it works great!!!!

[@lilywolf6662]

I love this tool. It has made warping much easier. I had a much more even warp with less twisting than ever. I am relatively inexperienced and have some problems with arthritis. I was able to stop and rest during warping with no worry about slipping. I put the top of the bar on to hold it while i was away from the loom. I have recommended this warping rod to others.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Great to hear! Thank you for coming back to tell others how much you liked it!

[@paulbombardier8722]

How handy is that! I will no doubt be ordering one for myself soon enough.

[@bettybarry8595]

My Warping Bar arrived today. Thanks for the instruction KZbin. I am anxious to give it a try.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I just sent you the link too. I honestly started to get the hang on my first try and by the second try it felt easy. Go for it!

[@lynnwittet1301]

Trish I am so impressed! I hesitated to get one after you demonstrated with your dishcloths because I have serious wrist tendinitis and worried the bar was very heavy since it's 36 inches wide(plus all the yarn wound around it) Necessity is the mother of invention and you did such a great job, I'm really inspired. If you ever can be bothered I would be interested to know how much the bar weighs but no worries, I'm sure you have better things to so than weight it for me! Congratulations!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I thought that would be useful info for me to have but it never crossed my mind before. The one i have is 4 lbs 1.4 oz. Thank you! I really love mine

[@glendasmith7507]

I just ordered one of your warping bars this morning! Thank you so much. I cannot wait to receive it

[@sheralync5854]

This looks very useful and beats using a single warping peg. I think i could also use it as a raddle on my multi-harness loom

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I use mine as a paddle when I warp. I love that I can lay your it in with no legs and add them as I separate the warp one inch at a time.

[@bbrownschrieber]

Absolutely worth every penny. Thank you

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm so glad it has helped you out, Bev! Thanks for coming here to let others know that you liked it!

[@sherrypilkington6406]

Wow!! Game changer for sure👏👏👏

[@paleroses00]

Just ordered one! I'm so excited I cannot wait! :)

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@conrad6598]

Could not find with internet search. How do I get one, please?

[@RobertJohnson-je6tx]

Love the warping bar. How may I get one? Thank you.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hi Robert! I have to say I love it too. It has really changed my weaving game. We have just submitted an order, so if you'd like to reserve one, please email me at [e-mail]! Thanks so much for watching!

[@alannachristie6495]

This is totally genius!❤

[@reaseAable]

I'm in love! Will be adding this to my tools

[@elizabethadams3744]

I just stumbled upon your channel and have been binge-watching. I'm fascinated by this warping bar, but all of your videos stop short of explaining how you are getting the yarn through the eye in the reed. Do you have anything that you can direct me to that shows that? I would love to be able to keep all of my Loop intact at the end, but I don't see how you would be able to direct warp and move one of each of the two threads from the slot over without cutting loops. Thank you!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm a little confused about what you're asking. I think I show the whole process in almost every video where I actually use the bar (as opposed to the demo). Maybe you could clarify what you're asking?

[@jddw479]

@@FiberLoveDiary I believe she is saying at the end of your video you still have all your warp threads through the slots and none through the holes. You also don't show removing the warping bar and tying on to the front beam.

[@RetroModFiberArts]

Just using this and I have a question. In your example you say for 12" warp put 6 pegs on each side but that actually measures out to 11 inches from peg 1 to peg 12. I'm a newer weaver but can you explain this? Thank you

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You put one inch of warp on each peg. The peg falls in the middle of each, so there is actually a half inch of each outer bundle that goes out last the pegs. I hope that makes sense, but the most important thing is just put one inch of warp on each leg and it'll work.

[@shadysusan4244]

You are so knowledgeable

[@carolynadams2264]

How much is the bar? This looks like it will be a big help for me to warp by myself.

[@ggma4743]

I received mine 6 months ago and I'm very happy with the results of the warp. I went to the page in the link to order the bar, but it's a bad link. Is there another? I'm wanting to order one for my granddaughter.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

My shop has been closed because I've been in Arizona with my mom for a hip replacement (hers, not mine). The shop will be keen again on Friday fiberlovediary.com . I'm thrilled to hear you like your bar. I love mine!

[@sterp8]

I just received mine!! Havent tried it yet but I am very excited to! I am in the middle of a project and as soon as that is done I ll be firing up another project and will be able to give ‘r a try!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Weave like the wind! 😂

[@michelefitzgibbon7571]

Love mine.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

'm so glad. I love mine too. I can't imagine warping without it now.

[@thelittlethingskate9567]

How much are these, and how would I order one? Thanks Trish!

[@crystalbennett1069]

That is really smart! I wish I would have had one when I owned my RH loom, but I do think it could come in handy for shorter warps on my 4 shaft Leclerc Dorothy. What is the maximum warp length you would recommend? How and where would I buy this, and how much are you charging? Thanks so much for sharing!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hi crystal! They are available in my Etsy shop. There should be a link in the description box. I have done up to a 20 for warp with mine with no problems and I think I could go quite a bit longer. I've just never tried.

[@carolpilling5634]

Interested in the warping bar. Also, where do you buy your mylar sheets and are they a specific thickness?

[@ashlenc6329]

I’m definitely interested in purchasing one from you. Can any kind of clamps be used with it? Also, will the warping bar work with thin, 8/2 cotton yarn? I have had a hard time getting even tension with my warping, this may be the answer to my prayers.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I would say nearly any clamp could be used. I like 12" bar clamps from Harbor Freight. I use 8/2 cotton when I weave dishtowels, so you can definitely use it. I have not found anything I can't use yet. I've even warped with an assortment of different thicknesses and had no problems with anything slipping because the inside of the bar has a chamfer. It holds everything in place very well as long as the wingnuts are tightened down reasonably well.

[@plutofigaro]

Looks easy. I want one.

[@isabelandmom3103]

I have a 48 rigid heddle. Can I load up each peg to accommodate the size difference between loom and your peg board?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You could, or I also did have a handful of bars made for the 48" size of you want to purchase one of those

[@Ahlathein]

I got mine the other day, so cool! I had already ordered thr plastic sheets you use (I think). How do you store yours when they arent in use? Thanks Trish! I will leave my review after I use it

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I store mine bolted together in with my heddles. I hope you love it! I love mine so much ❤️❤️

[@Ahlathein]

@@FiberLoveDiary I meant the plastic sheets, but I found a long skinny box so i rolled them up and think it will make for good storage 🥰 im going to give mine a danish oil coating, as I do with all wood items. The maple is strong and beautiful!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

@@Ahlathein ah, I just store those rolled up also with my heddles. I have a big box that is divided into sections for tall craft items to store them standing up.

[@Ahlathein]

@@FiberLoveDiary i used it last night! Love it! I shouldnt have warped so late at night and had to roll it back to add another slot that I had missed 🤣. Do you just keep the middle wingnut every time? It worked fine but i was a little concerned it could cause troubles, it just poked through my paper (wood pulp paper) cause my mylar sheet was too heavy for my scarf and I didnt want to cut it down. But it still worked out fine! Yay

[@creativitybytrisha6819]

This looks so simple!

[@deejcarter2003]

This is so cool😍 Would you be willing to do a custom size?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Email me if you want to discuss. They are made by a local woodworker, so I could talk to him and see.

[@deejcarter2003]

@@FiberLoveDiary Thank you 💕

[@carolynadams2264]

I love this but I'm wondering how you control the tension. Is there ever an issue where the tension is loose?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

There are so many possible tension issues in warping that I would need more specifics but I have never had any issues myself worth the bar. I once mixed a warp with various degrees of stretch in the yarns that was a little bit tricky. There are several videos that have tips for troubleshooting your warp on my channel.

[@carolynadams2264]

@@FiberLoveDiary Thanks so much for getting back to me. I will be ordering one of these bars and a mylar set from your Etsy shop and can't wait to see how it works for me.

[@ggma4743]

I received my bar today, I can't to try it out.

[@dreachelle6322]

Hello ! I hope you see this message. Are the bars still available to order? I would love one!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

You can buy them at fiberlovediary.com. I still use mine every time I warp my rhl.

[@dreachelle6322]

@@FiberLoveDiary Tricia, thank you for responding! I am waiting on delivery this weekend. Thank you so much!

[@liseabraham1883]

I'm in the UK will I be able to get one. Loved so easy it looked on the video.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I am happy to ship internationally if you are willing to wait (because international shipping is slow right now, not because I'm slow) and if you are okay with the cost! You can email me at [e-mail]

[@ashleywalden5024]

Oh man! Etsy is showing the shop is away! Please come back soon!

[@swissmiss4u76]

Do you still make/sell those?

[@ImGinaMarie]

Hi Trish, I just received my bar the other day and can't wait to use it when I'm well. If I was using a 7.5 DPI heddle would that mean I would start warping on the second peg from the end with 3 loops of yarn and then the 4th would loop over the same peg with half that loop on the first peg then?? Thank you!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

When I use a 7.5, I just do 3, 4, 4, 4. That way over each for inches, you still end up with 30 ends. It's not that critical that it be exactly an inch, just pretty close.

[@ImGinaMarie]

@@FiberLoveDiary ok thanks!!

[@nikkit3748]

i am from Canada and went on to Etsy look at the Warping Bar and can't find it...

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I moved my shop to FiberLoveDiary.com. you can get it there ❤️

[@bonnielundholm5535]

Ingenious!

[@1235adriana]

Wonderful idea!!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! 😊

[@kellyfazekas7831]

I am wondering as others, how can I order one and how much is it please?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hi Kelly, you can email me at [e-mail]. We are almost out, but I will take preorders for the next batch.

[@lindasamuelson4216]

Just found your channel. Is the warping board available anywhere?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hi Linda! You can still buy them at fiberlovediary.com. thanks for watching

[@alannachristie6495]

Really want one but the cost with the deliver fees waaaaaay out of my price range! 😢 😢😢

[@petebartlett2229]

Are these available to be shipped to England

[@FiberLoveDiary]

They are, although shipping is crazy! You can email me at [e-mail] about having one shipped to England. Thank you!

[@johannahaineshergenrider8379]

What is the purpose of the scooped out area on the bottom bar?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It gives three surfaces to hold all the threads tightly. If they slip, it could really be bad.

[@johannahaineshergenrider8379]

@@FiberLoveDiary thank you

[@audreydeneui192]

Interesting. I think this could also work on a floor loom...maybe.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I've never warped a floor loom, so i honestly have no clue!

[@lynnwittet1301]

I was wondering the exact same thing - it could possibly work like a charm for my Saori (floor) loom but not sure...gotta give this some thinking.

[@audreydeneui192]

@@lynnwittet1301 ooo! yes! I'd think it would work like a dream on the Saori, just because of the way those are constructed and set up. I have a 40 inch Pendleton (the Arizona ones, not from the company that makes the blankets) out in the garage...it's currently buried. :/

[@aishai5626]

Are these still available to buy? How do we order?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

We are almost out, but I will start taking preorders again as soon as the last one in stock has shipped. You can email me at [e-mail].

[@almaivins571]

Having problem sending e-mail is there a link. to order

[@FiberLoveDiary]

@@almaivins571 We haven't set anything up yet, because we are always sold out before we even pick up our orders. If you want to put your email here, i can email you?

[@sandrabalaram]

@@FiberLoveDiary could you send me information about ordering your warping bar? Email: [e-mail]

[@frandaig]

Genius

[@barbararix7805]

Hi there! Can I still buy a warping bar from you?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yes, my shop is still open. Fiberlovediary.com

[@ggma4743]

I ordered mine two days ago. Is there any time frame for delivery? I'm in USA

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It's shipping tomorrow! You will receive an automatic email with tracking info. Thank you!

[@ggma4743]

@@FiberLoveDiary thank you I'm excited to get it.

[@Angelsfurryfriends]

It says that this item is unavailable. I'm bummed out 😞

[@brendabacon1613]

That’s so cool!

[@sylviegenest1888]

My heddle is 7.5, how would I use your bar for that?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

When I do that, I just alternate 14 over two inches, then 16 over the next two. It is still 30 over every for inches that way. It's so close you will still get a very smooth roll on the bar and a nice even warp.

[@sylviegenest1888]

@@FiberLoveDiary Is the total length of the bar 36” or is that peg to peg? Looks like the bar is actually 40”?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

@@sylviegenest1888 there are 36 pegs, one inch apart on center so it's longer. I can't remember the exact length but it is shipped in a 48" long box

[@staceyfacey1734]

Is this still for sale?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hi Stacey. Yes, it's available in my new shop fiberlovediary.com/collections/warping-bars

[@staceyfacey1734]

@@FiberLoveDiary Thank you!

[@nancydrummond2941]

I was ordering a warping bar, and shipping to Canada was 119 dollars! I know it’s not your fault mailing is so much, but I just can’t justify that amount. I backed out of the order page, and will try to figure something else out. Love your channel though, but the USPS not so much

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Hi Nancy! In the listing I had to state that the weird shaped boxes aren't calculating correctly, so I have to refund the over charge. You can contact me directly through email if you'd like me to calculate the shipping manually. We can go through PayPal or venmo without the word shipping calculation if you still want it

[@nancydrummond2941]

@@FiberLoveDiary Thanks - I definitely still want it - will email you and we can figure this out. I just need a guesstimate for the shipping, so I can plan my finances.

[@LadysGreyhound]

If only it were larger, I’d use it for my loom! Warping has been a nightmare for me.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

My next order will include some 48" bars. If you'd like to receive a notification when they're available, please email me the email you'd like to use for this at [e-mail]

[@LadysGreyhound]

@@FiberLoveDiary I would love that, thank you!

[@lizkimber]

Its kind a warping raddle!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I don't even really fully know what a raddle is, so maybe!

[@jessicawright1656]

Nice!

[@oginoro]

warp bar gangnam style

[@sandraeasthope3010]

Too bad there isnt one for table looms. It looks like it would be so much easier to load a warp.