I’m taking you into my craft room this week to talk all about Circle Weaving For Beginners! *The following contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy here.* I’m popping in this week to talk about one of my favourite subjects: weaving! And I’ve decided to take one of my most popular Facebook Live Videos…
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A Weaving Reference Guide for Absolute Beginners
Today, I’m excited to share with you my quick & easy Weaving Reference Guide for Absolute Beginners! Weaving has become such a popular hobby among modern crafters. From wall hangings to home decor and even clothing, it’s a ubiquitous craft that can be found across the globe, on the internet, and at local craft fairs…
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…
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…
Top 10 Posts of 2017
Happy 2018 everyone! I can’t wait for another year of creating a happy, handmade home with all of you lovely readers. But first, I thought it might be fun to take a look back at the top 10 posts of 2017. The list is based on posts published in 2017 that had the highest number of…
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…
5 Wavy Weaving Techniques
Ever since I began experimenting with waves in my weavings, I can’t seem to get enough of them. I love the fluidity and beauty that curves can create. So today, I’m popping in to share 5 wavy weaving techniques that you can add to your own weaving projects. Fun and quirky, waves are a great…
DIY Woven Bookmarks (For Beginners)
I’m back with another weaving post today. This time, I’m sharing how to make these DIY woven bookmarks. It’s the perfect project for beginners. Start Small One of the best ways to practice the art of weaving is to create a lot of small weavings. Better to make our mistakes on a small scale than…