I did Kelly's table loom course and can totally recommend it.
@KellyCasanova
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Robert!
@palmiraserra2283
8 ай бұрын
I did it too and I learnt a lot!
@archi-dr5te
8 ай бұрын
wood guy looking to make a rudimentary loom - like rope work etc - need to make one of these tabletop looms!
@shrlhorton
4 ай бұрын
There is a video on you tube from a gal that is an experienced weaver and bought the quartet to go with her cricket. She goes through from top to bottom and gives her experience.
@MaraNelson-yu9di
3 ай бұрын
I recently bought the Jane loom as an 8 shaft and I think that is plenty of shafts for quite a few weaving options. I can't imagine keeping track of flipping more levers!. I love the loom, but I have had some trouble with the 2 warps I have put on it. They both splayed out after about 12 inches of weaving and I had to retension the warp. I think I need more sticks and I am connecting with others who have the same loom to see what they do. I enjoy your videos so much - thank you for your expertise. I am a weaver who started in the 1960s and am getting back to it after a few decades off!
@KellyCasanova
3 ай бұрын
That's exciting for you! Consider using thick brown paper you can purchase on a roll as your warp separator at the back beam, I find it works better than sticks 😊
@dorym8045
8 ай бұрын
Hi Kelly. I have a 50cm Jane 8-shaft. I’ve only woven 2 projects on it so far (I just bought it earlier this year) but am in the process of setting up my 3rd warp on it. I have found it very comfortable to use. I did get the stand for it as I don’t really have any spare tables around so needed it to be independent so to speak. Truthfully, I bought the Jane because I already had a Louet David 8-shaft floor loom (90cm). So the two looms being similar in operation/design was a benefit for me. Also, my nearest dealer ( 2 hrs away) happens to carry Louet. So being comfortable with a dealer and being able to travel to try looms was very important to me. My first two looms were rigid heddle and I’ve just finally admitted to myself that I don’t really care for weaving with rigid heddles. So then I got the David. At which point I figured out I often want to whip out a quick scarf while I’m in the middle of a series of 8 placemats or 4 towels on the David. So enter Jane!. Now I can have two multi-harness looms projects going at the same time. Have never gone down the path of wanting more than 8 shafts so far. Thank goodness…I’m running out of room. 😊.
@KellyCasanova
8 ай бұрын
It sounds as though you've struck just the right balance for your situation, that is great! And I agree that it makes sense to buy the same brand if you're happy with it. I love that the Louet looms are so similar that even with a different type of loom you still feel that you have that work flow.
@ellenblack5376
8 ай бұрын
I am lucky ! I have my 8 shaft Kessenih table loom, which I love! Had it for about 6 years. Also now have an Ashford 16, 24 inch. Your KZitem for putting an Ashford together was So helpful! Thank you Kelly! I love how easy the Ashford is to use!!!! The reach of the toggles, is wonderful, and the action is so smooth. Have seen the Jane in person and very happy with my choice of the Ashford ! By the way, Lofty Fibers is working on a shuttle race for the Ashford and the Jane. They make wonderful accessories for all looms I still use my Rigid needle loom on occasion.
@elizabethsielaff3414
8 ай бұрын
"shuttle race" that is music to my ears!!
@tracir4920
8 ай бұрын
I'm warping up for my first table loom project using Kelly's Online Weaving School class. Based on projects I've finished from her other classes, I know it's going to be great. I've watched the lessons to get a feel for my loom, and I'm looking forward to her taking the project step-by-step, which I should begin in the near future. Thank you, @KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova
8 ай бұрын
That's wonderful, I'm sure it will turn out beautifully! 😀
@wjblake66
8 ай бұрын
Just about to set up my new Ashford table loom (only have a RHL) and do your online class which everyone is recommending. So excited. Weavers like to name their looms (it seems) so thinking of naming mine after an excellent teacher I know. 😂
@KellyCasanova
8 ай бұрын
Oh my, what an honour! 😆🥰
@suzisaintjames
8 ай бұрын
Be careful if you're going to wait hoping to get 16 shafts used at a better price. Pre-order prices can be set lower than the release price as a reward for investing in their product sight unseen. If that's the case, anyone selling a 16 shaft may not sell it at a reduced price... Especially if it's a "limited" edition. Or the "reduced" price would be what they paid, since they paid less than the after release price. 💖🌞🌵😷
@KellyCasanova
8 ай бұрын
Good point, thanks!
@emilybarclay8831
8 ай бұрын
I got an 8 shaft ashford table loom as a Christmas/birthday present and I LOVE her! I’m just about finished with my first project and I can’t wait to start a new one!
@KellyCasanova
8 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@elizabethsielaff3414
8 ай бұрын
I have a table loom (8 shaft 24 inch Ashford) and one of the reasons I got it is because each shaft is directly tied to its own lever. My 4 shaft counterbalance floor loom does not always like unbalanced weaves but these are no problem on the table loom. Plus I do like having the option to weave 8 shaft patterns. Kelly, you (wisely) brought up extras and, for the Ashford, I would recommend these 3, in this order, as you can afford them: raddle kit, extra heddles, stand. Thanks for the video and for inviting conversation :-)
@loribackes9321
8 ай бұрын
I have the same Ashford loom that you have and am very happy with it. I have not felt the need to replace the Ashford loom. I also, have a variety of other looms.
@misse-jensen
8 ай бұрын
I have a ashford 8 shafts 80 cm tableloom and I loooove it ❤❤❤ I also have a 100cm 10 shaft 12 threadles floor loom but i use the tableloom a lot more because it's a lot easier to dress the threadle tie up can sometimes be a pain for my back but I would love to have a 16 shafts but my wallet do not agree❤ and Thanks for a lovely video again ❤
@palmiraserra2283
8 ай бұрын
I'm totally in love with my 80 cm. 8 shafts Ashford table loom. I'm now working with your lovely towels Kelly ❤
@KellyCasanova
8 ай бұрын
Great! 😀
@kathrynjacoby5087
8 ай бұрын
I have a Cricket Quartet. I love it. I had to give up my floor loom because it became too difficult to manage with back issues. The Quartet is lovely to use and easy on me. I wish I could adapt my 24-inch Ashford Rigid Heddle to a four- or eight-shaft table loom like I did with my 15-inch Cricket.
@KellyCasanova
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@Bustermcfe
8 ай бұрын
I have both an Ashford 4 shaft table loom and a LeClerc Jane 8 shaft. I like the tension on the Jane better and it is much lighter enabling me to take it to class.
@KellyCasanova
8 ай бұрын
Interesting, thanks for sharing!
@cormonose
8 ай бұрын
I wish you would have given Leclerc Voyager some time here. It’s a great table loom. I was able to purchase an 8 shaft 24” wide loom. I am very happy with it😊
@KellyCasanova
8 ай бұрын
Glad to hear you like it!
@karih9782
8 ай бұрын
I think Ashford make a set number of 16 shaft 32" each year, as I got myself on the waiting list in November 2022 . It's wonderful for intricate Block patterns!
@KellyCasanova
8 ай бұрын
Oh, well that's interesting, I thought it was a brand new offering. Are you saying you're still on the waiting list now?!
@karih9782
8 ай бұрын
No. I received it in May 2023 and haven't looked back. There's a particular 6-shaft pattern that I need to do in, double-width. Block patterns are so easy to visualise "on the go". As you "raise 1 shaft at a time", sticky threads/sheds are practically eliminated.
@robertrobert5583
8 ай бұрын
I do wonder whether a 16 shaft table loom would be rather slower when weaving a 16 shaft draft, lifting and dropping 8 shafts for every pick? I notice that on my 8 shaft ashford table loom that 4 shaft drafts are noticeably faster than 8. Not that speed is everything of course!
@karih9782
8 ай бұрын
16 shaft: I found that I got into a rhythm surprisingly fast. A bit like playing the piano.
@suzisaintjames
8 ай бұрын
Wouldn't 16 shafts be really convenient if you were doing double weaving? And at 90cm weaving space x2 = a total of 180 cm wide fabrics? 💖🌞🌵😷
@KellyCasanova
8 ай бұрын
Correct 😉
@debeveritt4652
8 ай бұрын
I would like to take Kellys table loom course and buy an ashford 8 shaft loom, just getting started weaving whoohoo exciting times, Hi Kelly big hugs from snowy Canada TuxedoDeb Harpist🤵
@KellyCasanova
8 ай бұрын
Hi Deb, yes, very exciting times for you!
@debeveritt4652
8 ай бұрын
I think I found the buttons to push to get your course,heres hoping I will love to be learning from you finally thx Deb@@KellyCasanova
@KellyCasanova
8 ай бұрын
@@debeveritt4652 Let me know if you need any help 😉
@debeveritt4652
8 ай бұрын
For making a warp board Ive put the pegs in the holes on the back of my 32" rigid heddle loom but the configuration isnt the same as yours as its having no pegs across the bottom @@KellyCasanova
@debeveritt4652
8 ай бұрын
but when I put this accessory for my ashford rigid heddle loom together,I see that I cant make the raddle cross, there just arent any holes across the top? So Im trying to get a warping board somehow and will use the old Dorothy Loom with metal levers so I can follow along in this course
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