Tablet Weaving for the Absolute Beginner

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  @shuttlepilot · 5 years ago

  As a long time weaver, I'd like to say that hands down this is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen. You are so clear, concise, well spoken and I could watch and listen to you for hours. Would love to have the kettle on, and sit with you and chat and weave. So many artisans who are talented, unfortunately often are unable to clearly communicate the process of what they are doing. Thank you for helping to keep this wonderful form of weaving alive and thriving, and introducing it to a new audience and prospective new weavers in a way that is encouraging, informative, and inspiring.

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• LO

  @LoveoftheDarkCreative · 2 years ago

  I don't need another hobby. I don't need another hobby. I DON'T NEED ANOTHER HOBBY. LOL Thank you for the brilliant instruction! You were really easy to learn from and you have a wonderful story-telling style. :)

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• ME

  @me_here_now · 5 years ago

  The “Bob Ross” of weaving ... after she teaches an easy-to-undo knot, “trust me you will make a mistake... it happens to us all” 😌

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• SP

  @SpaceAusten · 5 years ago

  The algorithm has blessed me this day. The history. The nerding. The instruction. The metric system.

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• KI

  @Kittysuit · 5 years ago

  this is like an extreme version of making friendship bracelets.

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• 2L

  @2L82Pray1 · 5 years ago

  I found this by accident. I have no interest in weaving at all, but I couldn't stop watching. The process was fascinating and your ability to break it down in a way even someone like me could understand is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and skills with us all

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• JL

  @jle3263 · 5 years ago

  I started researching tablet & inkle weaving back in 1987 or 1988. I was so fascinated that I bought a few books on the subject. Then I found a kit that had the how-to book & a set of standard tablets/cards. My dad became interested because I was researching it so deeply. He drew up plans to build a combination inkle/tablet loom for me. However he passed away before he could build it. A cabinet maker friend took my dad's plans & built it for me. I made a few small bands & then just drifted away from the craft. Your video has made me decide to start weaving again. Back then there were no video resources & no local weavers who practiced this form of weaving. You've inspired me to start learning this craft again. Thank you ma'am!

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  @944gemma · 5 years ago

  I just love that someone is keeping this craft alive. Forgotten knowledge is such a pity

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• GE

  @georgiagreen4042 · 5 years ago

  I'm a crocheter and I use YouTube for inspiration on projects. I found this video by accident and was intrigued ..  I cobbled together a makeshift loom out of my husbands tools and fishing equipment and a stole a deck of cards from my son just to try it. Frustrated at first trying to set up but once I did .. omg it's so easy AND fun .. and FAST .. enjoying myself so much I decided to take the plunge and get some supplies and equipment. Thank you Elewys I have found another outlet for my yarn addiction  . . .

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• DE

  @dedemaddox · 5 years ago

  As with hundreds of the other comments, I had absolutely no clue what tablet weaving was but just had to click and watch.  Holy cow!  You had me from 2 seconds in and I watched all 40 minutes.  Absolutely fascinating.  I pick up on stuff like this pretty easily and I felt I was understanding what you were doing all the way through.  You are truly a generous and thoughtful teacher.  The historical information was utterly fascinating and your tempo and style spot on with the explanation of what you were doing (and why - I love when teachers describe why they do things a certain way).  I don't know that I will ever weave a thing but I'm going to subscribe because I simply MUST watch you do more of this over and over.  What a beautiful artisan craft!  The one thing I am, as of yet, baffled by is why wrap all that thread around the loom to make such a small item?  What happens to all that thread once you are done and you cut it off?  I bet you answer this in another video.  I'm about to go in search of my answer on your channel :)  Keep doing what you are doing!  It is wonderfully mesmerizing!

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• MS

  @MsCharlieKnuckles · 5 years ago

  40 minutes ago I had never heard of tablet weaving. I feel like my life has changed forever.

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• CL

  @claudiaypaz · 5 years ago

  Your delivery is faultless, the humor timeless, and the historical information is captivating. I'm really looking forward to how you develop this channel. Congratulations!!

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