Faithr Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I'm trying to buy a Christmas gift for my future daughter in law. I got my son to ask her what she wanted for Christmas and he said she said a tapestry loom. I know absolutely nothing about this kind of stuff. I know she loves sewing and needlepoint and such. I googled around and I can't get her a big loom. They are thousands of dollars and plus she currently is living in group house and after marriage will be living in a small apartment. So I'm thinking she wants something smaller and portable. Can anybody give me guidance? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livetoread Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 My kids shared this loom for years and loved it. https://harrisville.com/collections/weave/products/easy-weaver-b?tag=looms Harrisville has other smaller looms, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Thank you for the link. I see a loom there that looks promising! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) The Easy Weaver isn't a tapestry loom. It is a Rigid Heddle Loom. You are correct that a small tapestry would be better suited for her lifestyle.. The Woolery is a reputable company for weavers and other fiber artists: https://woolery.com/weaving-looms/looms-by-types/tapestry-looms.html The Schacht Spindle company is a company that makes their own fiber art items like looms and spinning wheels Here is the page for their tapestry looms - which they call frame looms. I'm not exactly sure what the difference is besides the size. The Lilli and the Easel loom look adorable. https://schachtspindle.com/product-category/frame-looms/ Their floor looms are very well made looms. I would imagine these frame looms are just as well made. Good luck... what a sweet gift to receive. Edited December 10, 2018 by PrincessMommy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Friendly Loom does have a tapestry loom though here https://harrisville.com/collections/weave/products/tapestry-loom?tag=looms I wonder what the difference is between the Friendly one (which seems aimed at children and schools) and this one at Woolery's site: https://woolery.com/weaving-looms/looms-by-types/tapestry-looms/22-zach-loom.html I saw a loom at the Schacht site for $140 but it seems I'd have to buy a frame and tools to go with it. https://www.yarnbarn-ks.com/Schacht-Tapestry-Loom/productinfo/WLSC-TAPL-/ My head is spinning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Well, I went ahead and ordered the Harrisville along with the starter kit. I was worried if I waited it wouldn't get to her before Christmas. Thanks everyone for you imput! I appreciate it! I was swimming blind there! The most weaving I've ever done is making potholders! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 I hope she has many years of fun with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Those potholder looms are the gateway drug. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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