Whether you’re weaving on a large-scale frame loom or need a sturdy, oversized stand for another craft, making your own easel is easier than you think. In this general guide to building a large DIY easel for frame looms, you’ll get a good sense of the tools and supplies you’ll need to make one at…
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Weaving with Nature: Tips & Tutorial Using Supplies from Nature
Nature, with all its texture, colour, and seasonal variation, is an incredible source of visual inspiration. It’s also a unique starting point for gathering up found materials that can be incorporated into your weavings, including handwoven art. So whether you are a long-time weaver or just a beginner, you’ll find – as I did –…
How To Warp & Wrap a Hoop for Weaving
In this video tutorial, I’m sharing how to warp and wrap a hoop for weaving. If you’ve just started weaving or you’ve never woven before, then circle weaving may just be your next favourite craft! ~The following contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you choose to purchase through them, this blog makes a…
How To Frame A Weaving (or Any Small Textile)
For anyone learning to weave, the first piece you are likely to create is a classic wall tapestry hung from a dowel or rod. I believe it is the best way to learn a broad range of skills and is exactly what I teach in my Weaving Basics Video Course. But did you know that…
My ‘Weaving Basics Video Course,’ Now Available on Etsy
I’m excited to introduce you to the ‘Weaving Basics Video Course’ for Beginners, now available in my Etsy shop! WEAVING BASICS: A VIDEO COURSE FOR BEGINNERS Have you ever watched fibre artists showcase beautiful tapestries on Instagram or Facebook and wondered “how did they do that?” Have you seen woven wall hangings displayed in a…
Award-Winning Weaving Starter Kits at My ‘Loom & Fibre’ Etsy Shop!
Dear weaving fans: weaving kits are now available in my Etsy shop! These award-winning weaving starter kits are perfect for beginners of all ages, whether you are teaching students or yourself. And for those looking for something portable, this loom is the perfect addition for crafting on your lap, on a table, on the floor,…
10 Weaving Tips For Faster, Easier & Better Frame Loom Weaving
In today’s blog post, I’m sharing my 10 weaving tips to make your weaving experience faster, easier, and more enjoyable (than it already is 😊 ). ~The following contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here.~ No one loves weaving more than I do. And I love sharing my…
Loom Weaving Basics: An Introduction
If you’ve been interested in the weaving trend, but just don’t know where to begin, you’ll love this loom weaving basics tutorial. LOOM WEAVING BASICS If there is any new handcraft to learn this season, let it be weaving! It is a craft with endless practical and beautiful applications from home decor – think coasters,…
DIY Fringeless Weaving: Half Damascus Stitch
I’ve got another simple weaving tutorial for the weavers out there. It’s on how you can make a fringeless weaving using a simple, yet effective technique called the half damascus stitch. If you’ve ever wanted to keep things clean, neat and simple, then you’ll definitely love this DIY! WHY GO FRINGELESS? No one loves a…
Half Moon DIY Clay Hangers
If you’re a fan of air dry clay, you’ll love today’s tutorial. I’m sharing how to make these Half Moon DIY Clay Hangers, two ways. Use them as you would a dowel to hang up your yarn wall hangings, weavings, macrame pieces or any other handmade creation! ~The following contains affiliate links at no…
DIY Raffia Fringe Weaving Experiment
Today’s crafty tutorial features a quick & easy DIY Raffia Fringe Weaving. Add a little boho vibe to your woven wall hangings with this raw and natural edge detail. ~The following contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy.~ If you’ve been following the blog this year, you already know…
The EIGHT Items You Need To Start Weaving This Weekend!
Today, I’m super excited to be sharing this not-so-well-kept-secret about weaving: All you REALLY need are these EIGHT Items To Start Weaving This Weekend! If you have ever seen a wall weaving and thought “I’d like to try that!” then you’ve landed on the right blog post! I’ve been weaving for about five years now…