My first project on the Leclerc 8-Shaft, 9.5” table loom. I’m still getting used to the rhythm….🤓 For Those That Want To Know: I’m sampling with 8 block classic crackle, 3 shuttles, all in 2/8 cotton. #weaving #handweaving #handweaver #handwoventextiles #tableloom #leclerc #crackle #textiledesign #textiles | Kawartha Weaving - Textile & Fibre Arts Studio

Ashford Eight Shaft Table looms are beautiful to weave beautiful fabrics on 🥰 Available in three weaving widths 40cm (16"), 60cm (24") or 80cm (32"). Optional stands available. Tutorials available on the Ashford website (under the SUPPORT tab on the menu) 🥰🥰🥰 W W W . A S H F O R D . C O . N Z 🥰🥰🥰 #learntoweave #weavinglooms #handweaving #textiledesign #ashfordwheelsandlooms #ashfordweavingloom ##fiberarts | Ashford Wheels & Looms

Power looms were essential to the American Industrial Revolution, shifting the production of textile from a slow, labor-instensive process done at-home and by-hand to a large-scale profitable industry manufacturing yards of cloth by the thousands. The machines themselves were "inspired" by British models - Francis Cabot Lowell toured factories in Britain and with the help of engineer Paul Moody recreated and improved upon these designs from memory alone. Using power generated from the water of t