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TRI  LOOM  RESOURCES
If any one has more resources to add or finds mistakes in these please contact me.

INTERNET GROUPS
triloom@yahoogroups.com
Has over 1600 members and is an on topic discussion group.
triweave@yahoogroups.com
is a much smaller group but more open discussions of yarn and equipment brands as well as off topic conversation are allowed.

Both groups offer lots of help,encouragement and new ideas from Tri Loom weavers,makers and authors.

Books
Tri Loom Weaving
by Barb Herdman
A
154 page book on basic and advanced weaving techniques  with over 200 photos
 Directions for Plain and Bias Continuous Thread and Cut Thread, Twill, and Leno Lace along with directions for building a loom.
See table of contents and more information at:
Tri Loom Weaving book
Triangle Loom Weaving Twills 'N More
 Volume 1
by Patricia Herman
This book will explore weaving on a Triangle Loom using eleven different twill patterns,
with photographs of each pattern and illustrated by a draw down.
 Clear and concise instructions will be covered to help in the planning and execution of the project.
 Tips and solutions will help to troubleshoot any design issues.
 These instructions will expand
your design capabilities for your tri-loom projects.
To order go to:
Triangle Loom Weaving Twills 'N More Volume 1

Weaving on Hazel Rose Looms
This is a 50 page book that has projects for all loom sizes and some that combine sizes.
Ideas from simple 'whimsy' to complicated clothing suggestions.
Visit her web site at:
Hazel Rose Looms
Weaving Techniques & Project Ideas for Triangular Frame Looms
The Triangle Frame Loom Book and Patterns

These two books by Linda Smith might be found  as used books.

VIDEO'S & DVD'S
Hazel Rose Looms DVD
This 45 minute workshop is on weaving on Hazel rose looms and covers basic weaving on Tri, the square, and the rectangle. It also covers some color and texture work along with ideas for assembly.
This DVD will be helpful  for beginning continuous strand weavers.
Her web site is at:
Hazel Rose Looms
Gentle Woven video
by Barbara Borgerd
This 60 minute video will take you step by step through the creation of  a small neck piece- a"Tri Baby" using a continuous center pull strand of yarn.
 This same technique is used on any size tri loom.
The weaving point up method is taught. in additions you will learn how to make beautiful mohair flower pins to use a s an accent on your shawl.
Instructions for making a pegged 18" loom are included with the video.
See Barbara's web site at:
Gentle Woven
"Triangle Frame Loom Weaving Magic"
for shawls, Blankets, Jackets, and more

by Carole Leigh Brack-Kaiser
This 90 minute workshop video presents basic weaving and beyond for the continuous strand weaving method on triangle fame looms.
It shows how to change color, fix mistakes, plain weave, basket weave, leno lace weave and stitching two pieces together for a poncho, ruana and a blanket.
plus more.
See more information at her web site
:
Hill Creek Studio

LOOMS

Hazel Rose Looms
 The Square and Triangle looms in 14", 7" and 3.5 inch looms all work together to help your design efforts.
The little quilt Weaver set uses only 10 and 5 yards of yarn. The nails are set at 1/4 inch for use of fine yarns and hand spun.
These looms are easy to carry with you to weave in your lap.
They come with packing fork, weaving hook, yarn needles and a 36 page book with photo instructions and projects to get you started.
To see Tri looms and other shaped looms and offerings go to:
Hazel Rose Looms
Laffing Horse Farm
Sells handmade Tri looms 12 inches  to 72 inches. They also sell stands and custom size looms. contact them for other supplies.
See full information at their web site at:
Laffing Horse Farm
 
HillCreek Fiber Studio Adjustable Tri Loom
This handmade loom adjusts to nine different sizes. From seven feet to three and a half feet.
Stands, travel size looms and other supplies are also available at:
Hill Creek Studio
Last revised November 8,2008           Copyright by Barbara A. Herdman