Oh, you're so lucky! And you're welcome 😁

Oh, it's just SO GOOD, isn't it?? Great to see that you can get Ashford products in the US as well :)

​@@ThreefoldDesigns I was at Webs, the yarn store in Northampton, Massachusetts, a few years back when I spotted this loom for sale. It was the very last one available---the floor model, as it happens, but in great condition. It has sat in my living room exhibiting tremendous patience until now. I am really enjoying learning tapestry thanks to your lessons and those of others.

@@user-fh9jt6nd9q Yay, that's so cool!!

Yeah, and it fits in the boot of the car! 😁

Oh yes, the great thing about Ashfords is that if you ever want to upgrade, it's very easy to sell your old one! Is it a table loom?

@@ThreefoldDesigns No, a small upright like yours. I wanted to start small warping onto two dowels and then tensioning them onto the frame- like a Navajo loom. But just rotating the whole frame looks so much easier!! Ashford products never disappoint. I have an new Ashford Rigid Heddle loom and a 30 year old Ashford spinning wheel . Love them!

@@Ravencall Oh wow, yeah that's like a Unicorn!! Haha!

Thank you!! Yeah, I don't know why Ashford discontinued the smaller loom ... maybe they will reconsider in the future (like they did with their floor loom!) 😁

You're most welcome!

Thanks so much! :)

Yeah, do it!! It can seem a bit overwhelming at first, but once you have warped up, you will be excited to get weaving! I am actually posting a video this weekend about my process for weaving the hem if you're interested ;)

@@ThreefoldDesigns Hi Michelle. I am very interested in seeing the 'weaving the hem', so will look out for that. I am an Ashford fan too! Do you mark the loom with pencil for you wpi's, or use tape? I am present hunting down the smaller loom you showed in the vlog, not sure how lucky I will be.

@@vanessaisom8620 Good luck! Yes, I have pen marks on the top and bottom of my loom for the 2 epi I usually use (8 and 9)

Thanks Phoebe! I find that once the loom has been warped up and the hem is in place, it doesn't matter if the warp threads move, as the tension of the tapestry is enough to keep everything in place. Does that make sense? :) I did previously use a Mirrix with the springs that keep the warp spacing even, but I found the tension was so bad that it wasn't an advantage anyway ...

@@ThreefoldDesigns Facinating. Thanks so much for responding, thats really helpful advice!

Apparently, yes! Though I haven't tried it, I can send you the instructions - email via my contact page: www.threefolddesigns.com.au/pages/contact

Hi Vanessa! Well done, that's awesome!! When I warp up, I try to do it as firmly as possible, as I don't actually tighten the tension unless I absolutely have to (or during the weaving process) - does that make sense? I love questions, keep them coming! 😁

@@ThreefoldDesigns Thank you Michelle for your prompt reply, that's so helpful and it makes perfect sense. I did tighten the tension a little, but the twinning was tough to do and I ran out of time to finish it, so I think when I go back to it this afternoon, I will loosen the tension and start the twinning again. I am so glad I found your vlogs, I like how you encourage to find our own paths and methods to weave. I had read so many books on weaving, and watched so many vlogs, all saying different ways, I was totally overwhelmed. This year I have decided to push my comfort zone, and just weave! Thanks again Michelle.

Warping up can be tough on the hands! Thanks for your comments, that's the reason I started this channel 💜

Hello and welcome! Yes, I have heard that you can make a continuous warp with this loom with some fiddling - someone sent me her instructions - I haven't tried it, as I have had no need for a continuous warp yet, but feel free to get in touch via my website (www.threefolddesigns.com.au) and I can send them to you :) I love picking the warps instead of using leashes - I don't know why, I just love getting my hands in there, and didn't enjoy using leashes when I was learning!! :)

@@ThreefoldDesigns hi. Please could you send me the tips for continuous warp on the Ashford tapestry loom. Thank you for your amazing KZfaq channel!

@@annadurrant6588 Thanks for your kind comments Anna! Yes, send me an email through my contact page, and I will send the instructions from the lovely Judy :) www.threefolddesigns.com.au/pages/contact

I don't think it has a specific name - it's just the Ashford Tapestry Loom - hopefully Ashford decide to start making it in that size again!

@@ThreefoldDesigns I looked for it and it’s no where but the large one is . Thank you

I've heard of people finding one second hand - good luck!

@@ThreefoldDesigns I’ll need it

I am a beginner Tapestry weaver. I haven´t bought this loom yet, but perhaps I would like to buy this. The only reason I haven´t done that is, that the weaving length is very short. My new loom should be able to weave Tapestry and rugs. Actually I am weaving on a Mateo Salusso Quadro Loom. There is a method to have a double length of the warp. The same technic you can see on the new Arras Loom. Perhaps it is possible to handle this technic of warping the loom on the Ashford Tapestry Loom. What do you think about this? Is is possible? The next point are the heddles. If you work with this on the Ashford loom you can make only one shaft. If I make Tapestry with longer weft section I find this bad. The mirrix loom has sheeds you can turn to create 2 shafts. Is ii possible to make 2 Rod Clamp on each side like the Schacht Tapestry Loom which has 4 on each side? My dream is a loom with 2 shafts, 100 cm weaving wide, 150 cm weaving length and it should be have all the things , that the Ashford Tapestry Loom has. 😉 Perhaps you can answer my questions. Best wishes from Germany, Bettina - Sorry for my bad English. I hope you understand all I want to say to you.

Oh hello, I'd love to visit Germany one day - your English is excellent! You sound like you are looking for one of those fancy looms, the ones that you can make bigger tapestries, and that wrap around the bottom beam (like a floor loom). Rebecca Mezoff did a great blog post which you may enjoy: rebeccamezoff.com/blog/2015/02/which-tapestry-loom-is-right-for-me_13.html Yes, the Ashford loom has the option for adding leashes, but that's it in terms of shedding device. You could also contact Ashford, as they are very responsive to questions about their looms ... there may be a 'hack' that could be done to make it more in line with what you are after?