We know rigid heddle weavers have an insatiable curiosity for learning new techniques. Building upon the success of the Weave Quarterly Rigid Heddle subscription, we're thrilled to introduce the Rigid Heddle Skill Builder Subscription Box, a new series designed to build your confidence and expertise on your rigid heddle loom.

Each quarter, a new designer will present three projects exploring a technique or theme in depth, all delivered in one shipment. Over the course of a year you will receive 12 projects in 4 shipments from 4 designers. 

We have a limited number of spots available and will close the subscription on 3/31/25 (sooner if we sell out).

Dana Lutz has designed the first box (projects & yarn shown above) around hand-manipulated lace techniques that create stunning, heirloom-worthy projects.

Each box/quarter will include:

• Three patterns, each detailed with extensive step-by-step instructions and process photos
• Enough yarn to weave all three projects (Gist in-house lines: Array, Beam, Duet, Mallo, Ode, Sero)
• Access to an exclusive Facebook group so you can connect with other weavers working on the projects 
• Facebook Live Q&A with designers once per quarter

In 2025, the Rigid Heddle Skill Builder Box will cover the following topics: Hand-Manipulated Lace, Corduroy Weave, Pick-up Stick Lace, and Log Cabin.

Dana Lutz is a weaver and textile artist living in South Florida. Her work aims to reinterpret traditional weaving techniques, transforming them into contemporary functional textiles and artistic expressions. In a world forcing us to move faster, she loves to rebel and embrace the slow and deliberate pace of the weaving process. 

Dana has always been artistic, but does not have any formal training in art or textiles. She discovered weaving by accident during a trip to Peru, where she saw women weaving and became instantly fascinated with the process. Upon returning, she bought a loom and figured it out. She has come to believe that this hidden talent is somewhere in her DNA.

Dana is a multi-passionate creative with a lot of other interests in addition to weaving — some fiber related, some not. Follow her on Instagram as she shares her weaving process to help others gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the art of weaving.