2026 Tools for Schools Recipients
We're excited to announce the 2026 recipients of the Schacht Tools for Schools Grant. This annual grant enables schools and non-profit organizations to acquire Schacht equipment to begin or expand...
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2026 Tools for Schools Recipients
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Schacht Tools for Schools Grant Update: Taos High School
Taos High School was a winner of a Schacht Tools for Schools Grant in 2024! Learn about the work they've been doing after adding School Looms to their textiles class: ...
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Why We Recommend Tapestry Looms for Tapestry Weaving
People often ask us, "Can I use a floor loom or rigid heddle loom to weave tapestries?" The simple answer is "Yes, but you'll have an easier time on a...
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Meet Paul Vervoorn, New Owner of Schacht Spindle Company
Could you tell us a bit about yourself? Hello everyone. My name is Paul Vervoorn, born on March 27, 1976, in the Netherlands. I grew up in a family with two younger sisters...
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Simple Handmade Gifts: Search Our Free Projects
Don't know what to make for last-minute gifts? Want to make something on a specific loom? Suffering from maker's block—it's a thing—and need inspiration? Need to keep your kids occupied...
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Simple Handmade Gifts for Spinners to Make
By Deb Gerish Spinners are in a tough spot when it comes to giving gifts. Not many people will appreciate getting a skein of yarn, no matter how beautifully it's...
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How to Enjoy Making Gifts
Gift-giving stresses out everybody, and for makers, it can be especially tricky to navigate the holidays. We're here to help you simplify the season. And—added bonus—these ideas might also brighten...
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5 Tricks for Keeping Your Cones (& Stash) Organized
By Marie Greene, founder of Olive Knits® and Knit Camp® Raise your hand if keeping your fiber projects and supplies organized is a bit of a… challenge. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?...
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Simple Math for Weavers
It's easy to adapt weaving patterns so you can use up stash yarn—even mystery yarn! Our Weaving Toolbox has some useful tools to help you choose the right reed for...
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Tools for Schools Grant Update: Intertwine Arts
Intertwine Arts is grateful for the grant received from the Schacht's Tools for Schools Program. The addition of Cricket looms in our workshops has allowed more of our program participants...
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Transition at Schacht
In case you haven’t heard the news, we want to let you know that Schacht has been acquired by Paul Vervoorn, owner of Louët BV and Venne BV. The time...
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2025 Tools for Schools Recipients
We're excited to announce the 2025 recipients of the Schacht Tools for Schools Grant. This annual grant enables schools and non-profit organizations to acquire Schacht equipment to begin or expand...
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New Feature: Order Editing
This website now offers order editing—but act fast! Once you place the order, you have one hour to make changes. You can go directly to your account from the website's...
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New Feature: Product Measurement Diagrams
Product dimensions on our website will help you make space for Schacht looms, wheels, and more.
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Open Up A Weaving Toolbox
Did you know that our website includes a Weaving Toolbox? It's in the Resources menu. Weavers of all skill levels will find something handy here! Weaving Terms includes a glossary...
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Spinning and Weaving Week 2024 with Florencia, Campos Correa, Chilean guest speaker and exhibition
We are thrilled to invite you to our Spinning & Weaving Week activities, featuring special guest Florencia Campos Correa from Chile! Florencia is a Santiago, Chile based industrial designer, weaver, teacher,...
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Schacht Tools for Schools Grant Update: Fine Line Creative Arts Center
By Vicki Kwarciany, Rigid Heddle Instructor Interest in rigid heddle weaving classes has exploded this year at Fine Line Creative Arts Center! Thanks to Schacht’s Tools for Schools grant, we can...
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Schacht Tools for Schools Grant Update: Christ the Divine Teacher School
Christ the Divine Teacher School used the ten Easel Weaver looms for multiple projects in the past year. Martin again hosted Fiber Arts Club at CDT. There were 18 students...
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Zoom Loom Temperature Blanket
By Jacob Moore Well before I entered the world of weaving I had a career in the biological sciences. I spent a great deal of time thinking about ways to represent...
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Schacht Tools for Schools Grant Update: Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
By Anthony DiRenzo What a joy it has been to have Schacht Cricket Looms in my classroom! I teach a class called Erdkinder, a Montessori-specific class for adolescents which focuses...
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2024 Tools for Schools Recipients
Newhall Elementary School Newhall Elementary School, who serves predominantly low-income families, will receive 10" Cricket Looms and 3" Hi-Lo Drop Spindles to launch a Fiber Arts Club. In this club,...
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CNC
By Cindy Lair In the previous installment “Cut Off” I mentioned CNC (computer numerical control) as a reason our cut off saw needed upgrading. The precision and accuracy must match...
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Cut Off
By Cindy Lair In the third installment of this series, we come to the process of cutting a board based on the information the board is exhibiting. This is a...
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It’s a Moulder, Not a Molder
Discover the detailed process of manufacturing a spinning wheel or loom with our blog series. Let's learn about the moulder.
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It All Begins with Wood
Discover the detailed process of manufacturing a spinning wheel or loom with our blog series. Let's start at the beginning: the lumber.
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Come Visit Schacht At The Estes Park Wool Market
We will have looms, wheels, and spinning and weaving accessories on hand—try them out and purchase!
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New Course: Beginning 4-Shaft Weaving For Everyone
Learn to weave on our new Cricket Quartet or any shaft loom with this new course.
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2023 Schacht Tools For Schools Grant Winners
Four programs will boost fiber arts education, thanks to their Tools for Schools grants.
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Join Us In Celebrating Barry's 80th Birthday
We celebrate with a limited edition Cherry Ladybug, hand-dyed fiber, and gorgeous yarn.
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Preview Our Latest Online Course, Shaft Loom Weaving: Woven Shibori
This exciting technique blends dyeing and weaving to create resist patterns.
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How To Choose Your Schacht Wolf Loom
Check out our latest YouTube video to get to know our Wolf family of floor looms.
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Emma's Yarn Harlequin Vest
A simple design shows off variegated squares laid out in a gradient pattern. Buy the pattern and weave this vest on the Zoom Loom.
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2022 Tools for Schools Grant Recipients
Programs in Minnesota and Missouri received grants this year!
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Meet Sienna Bosch, Content Developer and Education Specialist
Sienna Bosch teaches many courses for our School of Textile Arts--find out more about her and the School.
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Save Your Sidekick Footmen!
If you spin on a Sidekick, make sure you're attaching the footmen in the proper holes so you don't stress the footmen.
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All the Strands Come Together: A Life in Fiber Arts
Nora Schacht grew up making textiles and has launched her own dye kits to help other people enjoy the same crafts.
