Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving - Dish/Tea Towels with Autumn Colors! Cotton Towels from a Loom

I honestly don't want to stop myself! But, I am only keeping one, so the rest are for sale in my Etsy shop where you can also find the warping bar, mylar to use as a warp separator, and tons of spinning fiber here: etsy.com/shop/FiberLoveDiary
If you want to see earlier videos that give more details, there is a series that begins here: • Weaving Dishtowels on ...
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[@premadonna]

The most beautiful tea towels I’ve ever seen! ❤

[@fallgirl07]

I wanted a floor loom too but also lack the space. I ended up buying a 32” table loom and haven’t stopped weaving since May 😂.

[@Carmen-bu3gx]

I did the exact same thing! Was trying to find any way to justify a baby wolf in my 930sq ft apartment and went with a 32" kromski harp lol

[@fallgirl07]

@@Carmen-bu3gx Gotta do watcha gotta do! 😆

[@OoOlijfje]

Oh, Trish, you have to stop doing this! I already have more projects going than are good for me - now I reeeeaaaly want to weave towels. They are so beautiful!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I understand! Even with all the time I spend on projects, I still don't seem to be able to get to everything I want.

[@andreamagill7034]

Your tea towels are so beautiful. I have just ordered a 24” rigid heddle and these would be a good project to begin with 😊

[@pennygonzalez8772]

These are beautiful!! I only have a 24” Ashford and you are right, It’s the perfect size for dish towels. I don’t even need a stand. I sit at the couch and prop it up to the coffee table. You already know I am one of the people you inspired to start weaving and making towels!! It’s because you are such a great cheer leader, and you make us all believe we can do it!!! Thank you 😊

[@norwaysofen]

Love your way of thinking/talking/videoing :D I am about to buy a rigid heddle loom, have not decided which one yet, but I am also planning on making dish towels! Great gifts. I am already making scarfs on a belt rigid heddle, but I want a real loom too. Easier to handle.

[@PeaceLoveAndRico]

ok. the pandemic has awakened something inside of me... i have jumped into the ocean that is fiber arts... youre one of a few people responsible for this awakening of the beast. i built a spinning wheel, and will now weave with my loom i have made from an old canvas frame. i REALLY want to try making a heddle and some holsters for them to make weaving easier...Thanks for the motivation!!!

[@dhurd4099]

The towels look great. I would never think to use those colors, well they’d clash with my kitchen. Fun to see the differences with weft changes.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I was very happy with them. My kitchen is pretty neutral so I can change accent colors up seasonally, but I do love how these turned out!

[@debbieanderson3318]

I just got a leClerc floor loom from a family member that wasn’t using it. I’m so excited to do my first project that I’ve been digesting every KZbin video I can find. Yours are my favorite. Your so cute, bubbly and funny. I love your sense of color. I’m goi g to make these towels as my first project. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I have towels on my new floor loom right now. Have fun with it! My first project on it was kind of frustrating, but I got there eventually.

[@carolnelson831]

❤️crafting is so addicting no matter your desire!

[@mgm2008]

An extreme newb here! I think the color scheme would also be great for a bag! Especially the first one! I'm seeing things everywhere that I would like to weave!!!

[@jgordy4840]

Enjoy your videos very much. You are such a positive person. Learning a bunch!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much!

[@paulbombardier8722]

Love the stripes, especially the last few with the plaid/tartan patterns.

[@plansandprocrastination]

What an upbeat video. Love the towels, and your attitude. Thanks for sharing, and once again for the inspiration!

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

Hi Trish, hope you're OK. Love, love those Towels, they are beautiful, the colours look almost Jewel like. I think you are "Super Talented ". I just love everything that you do, & everything about you. Take care & stay safe. Lots of love Jen xx 💖

[@creativitybytrisha6819]

Those came out stunning! I enjoy the calming sense I get from spinning or watching people weave.

[@dmbrown240]

We’re not doing a family Thanksgiving here in Kentucky either. 😢 Just trying to stay safe and stop the spread. 💕

[@suzi9828]

The towels are lovely. I am so jealous of that little cubby in which you stashed a wheel. What a great idea.

[@joanblanchard7668]

You are a doll! I love your personality. Enjoying your videos!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much, and welcome!

[@graftedinforever971]

I JUST got a 1930 Structo Artcraft 705 table top loom. I simply can not wait to get started weaving dish towels!!!

[@amym5926]

I LOVE that odd number tip for neater selvedges! Makes total sense! I'm going to have to try that now. Thanks for the upload!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

So glad it was helpful for you.

[@ourladyoffollies]

I don't weave but I have a few master weavers in my family and we always had woven dish towels growing up - so good

[@aliverseidge]

I just started weaving on a cricket. Loved your towels and your vibe.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Oooo welcome to the crazytown of weaving!

[@QuzieSuzieQ]

I am so close to trying out weaving watching your videos. I love tea towels. And I love making things. This may just happen soon.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Oooo Paradise will have some great sales coming up if you really do look for a loom!

[@LindseyHeine]

Those turned out beautifully! I love your weaving videos. I am hoping in a few years after we move into a bigger house, I can get a loom and start weaving! Right now, I hardly have room for my spinning, crocheting, and sewing stuff. Lol.

[@artplasterer2006]

Your towels innovate innovate in so many ways. Have you done this = I want to direct you to antique Lodge Banners. Where a twisted fringe is added at the sides. Thanks for your awesome artistry !!

[@lindagerhard8381]

I have been meaning to do towels for a long time and these have just kicked that urge into high gear. I'm so glad you mentioned your Etsy shop as a place to order the warping bar. Girlfriend was right on it and ordered one immediately! Thanks so much!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm just about to finish some hopefully today!

[@trixieknits]

So pretty!!! Tea towels are my main reason to learn. ☺️

[@melodyneal663]

Those towels are beautiful

[@Zincchromeshema]

You have totally inspired me! And I'm so glad you have an Etsy shop new!!

[@thesimmeringdyepot8136]

Love the color combinations. The size of the towels are great! As always I enjoyed your video.

[@juliam3980]

thanks for minimizing your Thanksgiving celebration, and sharing that.

[@carolyndavis6657]

Love that shirt! Thank you for showing how you fix the sagging.

[@tracyirwin103]

I'm so impressed with your towels! I only started spinning eight months ago and I'm not a full on fiber geek yet, but seeing all the beautiful things that can be made is very inspiring. Thanks for sharing and you look amazing with your adorable shirt and beautiful hair :-D

[@sandragalati6281]

I have the towel bug too! Towels got me back into my weaving mojo and you were a big inspiration. Thank you and keep going.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I don't know why I feel so driven to weave towels and towels and towels, but I love them!

[@oliviaostrander3412]

You are so inspiring! I love those towels and I learn more and more watching your videos. Thanks for posting!

[@jessicawright1656]

These are awesome! The last 2 full size towels are my favorite!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I really like the plaid-ish ones too! But I do like them all.

[@kathycostello4104]

Another great weaving video. Thank you Trish, I will be doing some weaving on my new 32”Ashford using your warping board very soon. Thanks for all your help.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Exciting!!

[@StitchingNana]

Your towels are so pretty. I made some a year or so ago but I might need some in fall colors.

[@beverleylawton6899]

Oh what a fab video ...again! I love your ‘Trish towels’ and I am planning to do some as soon as my new larger loom is finished (my husband is making it slowly🙄) . I make your ‘Trish cloths’ which I love and use all the time. These autumnal colours...wow! You are right, I think technically a tartan has to have a ‘pivot’ where the pattern repeats backwards (if that makes sense) and so maybe your tea towels are plaid...? I’m making it up ...but it could be right🤷🏼‍♀️😂😂😊Your videos are always 100% inspiring and I can’t wait to make my own tea towels🙏

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I think I had the same vague sense, but it's all technicalities right? I might be calling it tartanesque, or plaidish, but they are still fun!

[@KristinMoran]

Yay tartanesque! They look amazing!

[@melanieo15]

Your dish towels are lovely, I really like the colts of them! Weaving looks so fun, I’m hoping to try it at some point.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! I probably said the same thing for two years or more trying to fight the call of the loom. I'm so glad I gave in!

[@CriaAndKiddFW]

Nice plaid towels! I like to turn the extra end cloth into cat toys for my kitties.

[@peterivkovich2314]

I've done one set of towels, but the colors were very safe: cream background with peach, green and brown stripes on either side. I love yours! My next set will have many more colors for sure. Thanks again for sharing. Gerry Ivkovich

[@estherparobek748]

I might have to finally warp my loom again after watching this. Dish towels are my favorite! And these are gorgeous!! Love the colors!

[@debbieh9688]

I watched your videos and tried my first towels! They turned out amazing! Am so happy 😁 thank you!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Wonderful!

[@amypennington5609]

Some great tips! Thank you so much!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tamileslie1569]

You’re so much fun to watch. I’m learning a lot and hope to try my first dish towels soon. I’m an absolute newby! 😊

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Go for it! Just plan to have patience since it's your first time. It doesn't need to go fast!

[@teacat55]

Vitamin D. Yes. (D3 and K2). I love your towels and enthusiasm. You have me hooked on weaving and I bought the 24” RHL. It came with an 8 dent heddle.... still trying to sort out which cotton yarn works best with it. (Any advice is greatly appreciated) (srly). I ordered the warping bar on Sunday and seeing how you fixed the lagging warp threads made me go “YES!!!! Best purchase since the loom itself!” I ABSOLUTELY thank you for explaining how you warped all the holes and slots and no need for slaying ...... hoping to hear what thread you were using on these lovely towels. I am so glad you made the little bar towel and kept it!!! Yea! specs! 8/2. Got it. Thank you!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm taking it every day! For an 8 dent heddle, I would use something worsted. Sugar & Cream works well. It's very absorbent, and not very expensive, but it ends up stiff. I've noticed that Painted Cotton by Knitting Fever is a lot more flexible even after washing, but it's more expensive. I know for sure you can find it at this website www.knitandspin.biz/.

[@BBMc107]

BEAR FIBER? More on that, please. Sagging warp! Love ya for that tip. That warping bar has saved my life. I needed this video. I warped my RHL with 8/2 cotton and got stuck. Derrr! Now what to do? One strand, two strands? Never tried it before, now I am inspired. I also need, NEED a 24" RHL for towels and a 10" for dishrags for my m-i-l. She eats them, I swear, one a week. Been diamond painting as no comfy chair for a lap loom on vacation. DO NOT start this hobby. I am now obsessed and heavily in debt. Stay creative!

[@juanitasmith6157]

Thanks for statistics!

[@katnewman2856]

Nice!! 🤩 I really love that little one especially, I would totally use it for the same thing.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It's nice to have just a wee scrap for that instead of a whole big towel.

[@stephenkropf2087]

I told you I would have a talk with the universe about the floor loom thing...she says 2021 is your year for the floor loom. So you better start making room

[@brittfox9038]

Love the colors, especially the gold. My floor loom and I are still in the "gettin' to know ya'" phase. I keep swearing I'm going to warp a new project but just like my sewing machine, she is gathering dust, lol.

[@sabrinataljaard]

Thank you for sharing! I've been in two minds which size heddle loom to get, the 40 or 60cm, you've just helped me decide. I love the size of your towels and the colours, they're all so beautiful.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fiberbynature]

Hi Trish! Love them! So, if it is a fully balanced cloth then it is considered a plaid/check pattern even if it’s not symmetrical in color. A tartan on the other hand only refers to the association with a certain certified fabric associated with a certain clan and is woven in twill as well as it is symmetrical in color. -Kai

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Really interesting! I guess I only qualify as a plaid.

[@melaniehuhta8853]

These turned out great Trish!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you!

[@sommercastor4146]

I love these towels! So beautiful 😍 thank you

[@kachsavage4047]

I keep meaning to do towels, but I just love weaving scarfs so much. I'm sure I'll get onto it eventually. Also, your hair is looking particularly lovely in this video :)

[@iknit8b707]

Hi Trish, Your dish towels are beautiful. A perfect fall accessory for the kitchen. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@debbiesykes1389]

Btw. I report Covid data to HHS. You made the right decision. One year of a distant Thanksgiving is better than the guilt you may have if it goes wrong.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I think that's pretty much where we're coming from. Thank you so much for telling me that, because it is a harder decision than I would have expected. Part of me says, "We can't just stop seeing our loved ones because someone might get ill." I'm thankful to hear that we are making the right decision.

[@pennygonzalez8772]

Just want to add, I have a feeling in regards to buying a floor loom, the first day weaving on it and the day you sell it will be relatively exciting!! Lol

[@shawnaschwartzbauer1876]

I wish I could afford a loom like yours!!.... ❤️

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I bought mine used from Craigslist, and got a crazy good deal. I hope one crosses your path sometime and it's a deal you can't turn down!

[@suzisaintjames]

13:02 If you get another one of these, you could cut it in half, to make 2 square dish washing towels. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@brendabacon1613]

Those are gorgeous and I love the little one. You are amazing 🤩

[@maryellenmeggs3027]

Beautiful towels

[@sterp8]

They are beautiful!! Yes I want to try those!

[@cynthiaschultz6398]

Those are gorgeous!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you! I am missing you!

[@raysunshine830]

I bought a 24” rigged Ashford loom and the Yoga yarn after watching your video on making tea towels awhile back. I am super excited about this new skill set(t), 😉. It’s been a year and both of my towels have been holding their color and integrity after frequent use and washings. Thank you!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm so glad you are liking them!

[@Titus2-3-4]

Warped my loom like this this week. Began rolling it on the back beam, half of my threads began to break 😳. Now it's a rats nest. Back to the drawing board.

[@andreesabourin9503]

Those are stunning! I'm still working on some on my Leclerc 4 shaft. I need to find the time to finish them!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Oh, you lucky!

[@joelwilliams5634]

Beautiful towels Trish my loom is empty so guess what I’ll be doing tomorrow. Stay safe

[@kevinmonceaux2101]

I love fall colors, and need some more towels. I'm a pre-beginner. I've been curious about weaving for years. I finally decided to give it a try. I ordered an inkle loom. But I kept eyeing other looms. I gave in to temptation and ordered a Kromski 32" rigid heddle loom. It arrived yesterday. My inkle loom arrived earlier in the week. I haven't assembled either of them yet. So far I only have one cone of white and one cone of burgundy 5/2 cotton. I also have some ivory, eggplant, and red 8/4 cotton on their way as part of a tablet weaving kit from The Woolery. I've gotten carried away splurging on things, but now I need more fall color cottons. Did I mention I also have a DVD on backstrap weaving, and have been eyeing spinning wheels? There's something about the fiber arts that keeps trying to draw me in. I've done a little knitting. I've attempted to get started with nålebinding, but haven't gotten vary far. I was about to attempt piecing my first quilt block when I got sidetracked with weaving. KZbin keeps trying to find more hobbies for me than I have time for.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

If you feel drawn in, there is a reason! That's the universe telling you to go for it!

[@chronicallycrocheting]

They turned out beautifully!

[@sadiesspincraft6319]

I love your woven towels there so good and you really have inspired me so much this year thank you trish x

[@fibermethis6740]

Can I just clarify as I love your towels and will be trying for the first time… Warp is 8/2 cotton with two strands through each slot and each hole then are you weaving with one strand of 8/2?

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Yes

[@habituscraeftig]

Your "tartanesque" is called a plaid. From what I've heard, the warp/weft mirroring is what makes tartan distinct from other plaids.

[@QuzieSuzieQ]

Love these! I finally have a loom on the way. Cannot wait to use it.

[@phyrewillow6463]

Hey guess what! I’m buying a loom cause of your videos! 😁🥰

[@rwaldo1248]

Great video, thanks!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Glad you liked it!

[@dmbrown240]

Your dish towels turned out beautiful! 💕

[@lisaml7411]

Hi, fellow Michigander! I’m on the sunrise side near Alpena. I started watching your videos last week as I really want to get going on my Ashford Knitter’s Loom. They are great videos! I am also looking at getting another loom as the one I have will only weave up to 12” wide and I want to make some of those tea towels....

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Ope! I heard that's something we only say in MIchigan! Hey neighbor! Thank you so much. I hope you get the chance to start weaving some towels soon. It's addictive though. I already have my Christmas and Hanukkah colors picked out!

[@lisaml7411]

@@FiberLoveDiary BTW I got an amazing deal for a used Kromski 24” loom last weekend! Yay!!!

[@fiberbynature]

Thanks so much for this video! I love watching people weave! P.S I was watching this while making some rolags with som indigo dyed wool and sari silk.( my fingers where dark blue.😂😂)

[@FiberLoveDiary]

My fingernails are all blue right now! I've been dyeing like crazy lately. And I still like to watch people weave too. It seems like magic watching the pattern grow.

[@fiberbynature]

Fiber Love Diary I know right!

[@knittielynnie]

I use my last bit of warp, too. If it turns out too short for anything else, I make reusable swiffer covers.

[@jgordy4840]

What a great idea 💡

[@dianegratcofsky6134]

I have that shirt! Now I have to drag out my loom, lol. Can you tell that I am binging

[@lorainew4281]

Aackk!!! How did I miss this until now? 😩 I love love love those towels, the colors are so pretty together! I think your designs are great and you make me want to get back to my loom but I’m so busy quilting right now! Christmas is right around the corner & I’m working on 5 quilts all at once 😳🥵. Thanks for the tip about fixing the sagging warp threads too! 👍🏻 Luther looked so fluffy, did he get a haircut? 🐶 Have a great week Trish!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Thank you so much!! Poor Luther is due for a haircut. I do them because he is so scared at the groomers. It definitely looks like a haircut his mom gave him, but I don't think it matters that much when you're not a show dog!

[@simonebourque1061]

The towels are beautiful! Where have I been..... I didnt know you opened an Etsy shop! Yay Also, I ordered a hackle from Pfibers, forgot if I told you. I think my husband can make me a diz. I am really getting into my spinning. And Santa is also bringing me a turkish spindle! I have fallen in the rabbit hole and I can't get up!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That is wonderful! To me, that is just a sign that you are really enjoying your new endeavor and investing in it! Exciting!

[@neuclearfish3171]

I like the long pause after you said you plan on dying lol /s

[@ImGinaMarie]

These are so amazing I LOVE the color combo great eye Trish!! 👓 As I am always confused...if you doubled your warp wouldn't the total ends be like 500? 12.5 X 20" width= 250 X 2= 500 I really want to make towels but I'm afraid I don't understand

[@FiberLoveDiary]

It's not really 500, because doubling the yarn doesn't truly give you two ends. It is still raised and lowered as one, so it's 250 double stranded ends.

[@dharmafey]

You could consider a Saori loom. It folds down so small. 2 and 4 shaft options.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm pretty open minded, so I will definitely consider this. Thanks!

[@anndunstan7236]

They are beautiful and I can't wait to get started. How long was your warp? I don't see an upload. Thank you for being you!!

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I'm sorry, I don't know. I would guess about 16 feet.

[@TheBarefoot7]

I'm curious what you think the time commitment per towel and the cost of the yarn per towel would be. I do realize that the time would be dependent on your proficiency and the cost would depend on the yarn you choose, but it would be very helpful to me to have someone else's approximation, if possible. I love what you made! It's just gorgeous.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I don't really know. It's art to me so I'm not measuring it in dollars.

[@sarahmcinroy2321]

'I'M PLANNING ON DYING.....a bunch of stuff' XD

[@mastinomama8939]

Great! When doing several towels in one warp, how do you measure the lenght?

[@carolschnick2163]

they look great, I wish mine would like yours

[@sandrahageman9955]

No weaving for me. I have thought about it. More crafts may be too much for my husband. Especially, one that takes up place. I am core spinning for a large pillow that I am knitting with a herringbone stitch. Nearly done with the spinning then back to knitting it.

[@FiberLoveDiary]

That sounds really cool! I've been fighting the weaving thing for years, so maybe someday, but I do understand space constraints. I understand them too well.

[@treehousefiberarts2694]

Great video as usual! Loved seeing your different outcomes. Can you believe that I've never been to the actual Great Northern Weaving store? Only purchased online. We should make a roadtrip together sometime when covid goes away!!! - Rachel

[@FiberLoveDiary]

I was there in September because we went to camp in Battle Creek. It's a big messy warehouse, but it's kind of like treasure hunting, and the people are great! I filmed it, but I can't find the clips, so I'm thinking I may have accidentally dumped it into the wrong folder and can't find it :S

[@minemine7902]

Hi Trish, I have been subscribed and watching your channel for a while. Thank you for your content, help and advice. I am thinking of getting a loom but know nothing about weaving. What size loom to get, and how do you get the tea towels out of that big piece of fabric? Do you cut it and then hem it? I dye fibre, knit, crochet, spin, sew and machine embroider. Time to learn something new. Again thank you for your wonderful content. ❤

[@debbiesykes1389]

I am a little bit sad I lent my loom out. But I got a carder in trade. So all good. Lol

[@FiberLoveDiary]

Well, if it helps at all, Friday I'll give you an idea of something to do with a carder 😂

[@1235adriana]

Hi! Let me show up my loom! It folds up to not take much space and u can remove the center and add a new one to work on more the one project. Has lots of extras! So for me with my health issues I can weave. It’s a Saori WX60 folding loom.