Hi, I'm a new member and a new weaver who recently asked which rigid heddle loom to buy. I've been very happy with my 24-inch Ashford for about a month now (my family is wondering how many table runners we need...), using yarns I already had and cheap knitting yarns from the craft stores.
I decided to branch out and start using perle cottons for my next project, and I am astounded at the cost of weaving yarns! How does anyone actually afford this hobby? I ended up spending over a hundred dollars on yarns to make a couple of dish towels. I'm a little breathless at the thought.
Any tips from you experienced people? How do you afford to weave? I really can't justify this outlay on something I'm still learning to do.