Hey Everyone! Today I’m popping in to show you how to make a pair of super-cute boho DIY macrame coasters. They are so easy to whip up! That’s because they require mastering just one knot. Yep, easy-breezy. And in just minutes, you’ll have a couple of DIY macrame coasters ready to use or give away…
Fibre Crafts
Modern, Minimal DIY Fibre Wall Art
Lately, I’ve been really inspired by rainbow motifs in arts and crafts. From pottery to prints to baby’s room decor, I’ve seen so many fun variations and wanted to try making something – anything – with a rainbow theme in mind. But instead of making a traditionally colourful rainbow, I thought I’d try my hand…
Weaving With Fabric: An Easy Way To Add Texture To Your Wall Weavings
Adding texture and variation is often one of the first things a new weaver wants to learn. I know, ’cause I’ve been there. There are lots of fun weaving techniques that’ll achieve this, but have you ever tried weaving with fabric instead? It’s an easy way to add interest, but without having to learn any…
2 Quick Ways To Hang A Weaving: Single vs. Double Loops
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned weaver, one of the funnest parts of weaving is deciding how you will hang your weave once it’s off the loom. While many of us focus on learning new weaving techniques – especially early on – how we finish off our weavings is just as important to the…
10 Best Weaving Tutorials from A Pretty Fix
One of the most requested craft tutorials on the blog is, hands-down, related to weaving. It is, by far, the most popular of my blog posts and, more recently, video tutorials on My YouTube Channel. I don’t know about you, but for me, it’s also one of my personal, all-time favourite crafts. I love everything…
Weaving Techniques: Rya Loops Video Tutorial
Texture is to wall weavings what colour is to flowers. I truly feel that way. I just love seeing texture in a weaving, no matter the colour, size or shape of it. In today’s post, I’ll be sharing one of my all-time favourite textured looks using rya loops. Rya loops are so versatile and can…
How To Make A Wood Bead Tassel Garland (+Video)
I’ve always been all about the details when it comes to styling my home. I truly believe it’s what makes or breaks the look and feel of a room. Mind you, I don’t always succeed in executing all that I imagine! But, it’s always fun trying 🙂 As a crafter, some of my favourite ‘detailing’…
7 Basic Embroidery Stitches For Beginners
If my Pinterest feed is any indication, it looks like embroidery is experiencing a resurgence in modern crafting. From floral to geometric, from flat to thick stitches and everything in between, it’s amazing to see all the beauty and artistry being created from this traditional craft. It’s got me so inspired that I’ve decided to…
Wall Weaving Basics For Absolute Beginners
Weaving can often feel intimidating for beginners – I know, ’cause I’ve been there. I think it’s because there seems to be no end of weaving techniques, patterns, and designs to learn. But, really, once you’ve got a good foundation, all the rest gradually clicks into place. That’s why today I wanted to take some…
How To Attach A Driftwood Hanger To A Wall Weaving
Recently, I decided to experiment with the types of dowels I use for hanging my wall weavings. I normally choose smooth wooden dowels for their modern, minimal look, but decided to start incorporating the raw beauty of driftwood a bit more. What I’ve discovered is that using driftwood, however, requires a bit more work. While…
Embroidery Hoop Art Using Tulle
Today’s DIY is, admittedly, an experiment and one off the beaten path. I’d been exploring embroidery hoop crafts for several months and started seeing more pieces that incorporated unusual fabrics, including tulle (a delicate, mesh material). I really loved the idea of including it in my crafted decor pieces. So recently I decided to create…
Weaving Tutorial: Woven Hemstitch Finish (With Video)
If you are new to weaving, then one of the (numerous!) questions you’ve probably asked yourself is how you can finish your handwoven piece with a simple edge. There are a few different ways to achieve this besides tying the ends (for a quick tutorial on tying your weaving ends, go here or here). In today’s weaving tutorial…