The Taos Wools x Mirrix Looms Loom Starter Package
The collaboration you've been waiting for is here! Taos Wools (originally Weaving Southwest) is a textile gallery, weaving classroom and yarn store in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico. It owes its existence to the Rachel Brown, the amazing fiber artist (tapestry weaver, dyer, spinner) and author of “The Spinning, Dyeing and Weaving Book”. Recently we contacted Joe, who owns Taos Wools, to ask if there was a way we could work together. He sent us samples of their wool and we fell in love with it. We asked Joe if he could dye some colors just for us so we could package them in sets in smaller quantities so Mirrix customers could experience a range of their colors and the absolute loveliness of their yarn. He said yes and was just as excited as we were. The dyed colors are variegated, giving your tapestry more complexity. The natural grays are stunning. In addition to the lovely weft yarn, Taos offers warp to die for. We chose the two-ply wool warp because it is so strong and well twisted. We had been searching for the perfect wool warp for a very long time. We hope you enjoy these wools as much as we do. (You can buy full skeins of Taos Wool Chica directly at taoswools.com!) For this loom package, choose between an 10" Chloe Loom or a 16" Big Sister Loom and among three yarn kits; colors, neutrals or the complete set. Taos Wools Chica is a single-ply, fine tapestry weight heritage wool blend that is grown, spun and hand-dyed in the USA. This yarn weaves up well at 10-12 EPI for a weft-faced weaving. Multiple strands can be "bundled" and woven at a time (in the same shot) for color gradation or if you prefer weaving a sett closer to 8 epi. Loom Options: A 10" Chloe Loom: -One top and one bottom beam with two metal combs at 10 EPI, two threaded rods for an 11" weaving length (14" threaded rods), four wing-nuts, six washers, two hex nuts, two cap nuts, two black caps and written instructions. Loom Specs: (Pocket Loom) Weaving Width: 10" Weaving Length: 10.5" Loom Width: 10.5" Weight: 2 lbs A 16" Big Sister Loom with a Shedding Device -Four warp coils: 8, 10, 12, 14 dents, a shedding device and handle, two wooden clips, warping bar, flat wrench, Allen wrench, warp coil/spring bar and written instructions Loom Specs (Classic Series) Weaving Width: 13" Weaving Length without Shedding Device: 36" with continuous warping Weaving Length with Shedding Device: 32" with continuous warping Loom Width: 16 Weight: 5.4 lbs with the shedding device, 4.6 lbs without the shedding device Yarn Kit Options: The Colors Kit -One 100-yard bobbin of wool warp -10 one-ounce (approximately 100-yard) bobbins The Neutrals Kit -One 100-yard bobbin of wool warp -Six one-ounce (approximately 100-yard) bobbins The Complete Kit -One 100-yard bobbin of wool warp -Sixteen one-ounce (approximately 100-yard) bobbins What else you need to get started: -Heddles. These can be purchased here or you can make them yourself. PRODUCT DISCLAIMER AND WARNING: Users are encouraged to always use caution and care when handling weaving equipment. Mirrix Looms and accessories may have sharp, heavy and/or small parts. They are not intended for use by children. Warp coils must be secured and removed carefully as they have sharp ends. Combs may have sharp surfaces and should be handled with caution. Disassembling looms may cause parts not to align or fit properly when reassembling. Mirrix Tapestry & Bead Looms Ltd. is not liable for injury or equipment damage resulting from user misuse.
10" Chloe Pocket Loom, 16" Big Sister Loom (with shedding device)
The Colors Kit, The Neutrals Kit, The Complete Kit