I am so excited to be sharing this tutorial on how to make a standing loom with adjustable legs. It’s been a long time coming, not only for the blog, but for me personally, as well. ~This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure policy here.~ GOING FROM…
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8 Weaving Tools And Supplies Every Weaver Should Own (And Where You Can Find Them)
So, you’ve just started weaving (or have for a while) and you love it! But, you are OVERWHELMED with where to purchase some of the most basic weaving tools and supplies. When you do a google search, you are brought to sites for every type of weaving: rigid heddle loom weaving, square loom weaving, stick…
Weaving Tips: Low Density Vs High Density Warping
Have you ever wondered how a weaver can create both a fine weaving and a thicker weaving using the same loom? One way to accomplish this is to change the density of your warp (aka vertical strings). So what’s the difference between low density vs high density warping? Low Density Warping is when there is…
Weaving Techniques: How To Make Waves
I thought I’d pop in today to share a simple way to make waves in your weavings. Once a beginner weaver feels comfortable experimenting with horizontal rows, it’s time to introduce textures and shapes. (For texture, I recommend you begin here, “5 Simple Ways To Add Texture” or here, “3 Mini Weavings, 2 Techniques.” For geometric…
DIY Woven Coasters
~This post originally appeared on Neat House. Sweet Home., a blog dedicated to providing you the best tips, strategies and home management advice to help you create a more ordered home and life. To get started now, see 52 Weeks To A Neat House.~ Ever since I picked up my first lap loom a couple of…
How To DIY A Woven Pillow
For those of you who follow me on Facebook, you’ll recognize this DIY Woven Pillow tutorial which I first shared on Always Made With Love. Today, I thought I’d share the full tutorial with all of you lovely readers of my blog. Looms: To Buy or Not To Buy Before we get started, I wanted…
DIY Weaving Techniques: 5 Simple Ways To Add Texture
If you are a beginner weaver, then you are probably already thinking about how you can add all those lovely textures to your weavings. Aside from all the colours you can choose from and the lovely patterns you can create, texture is one of the most lovely – but perhaps a little intimidating – aspects…
3 Mini Weavings, 2 Techniques
As I continue to ‘weave my way’ (pun intended 😉 ) through skeins of yarn, I find that I am always learning new weaving tricks and techniques that stretch me – which I am happy to share with all of you. From An Introduction to Weaving to showing you how to DIY a Mini Framed Weave to…
FEATURED BLOGGER: An Interview with Kate from ‘The Weaving Loom’
Today I am thrilled to be interviewing the supremely talented weaver and blogger Kate from The Weaving Loom: The Modern Lap Loom Weaver’s Resource. If you don’t already know her, I know you will instantly become a fan. Kate’s blog is filled with beautiful images and practical tutorials on everything from basic weaving techniques to resources…
DIY Woven No-Sew Pillow
Hi Everyone! Today, I am sharing this DIY Woven No-Sew Pillow over at the lovely lifestyle blog, Always Made With Love. You can find the tutorial here: DIY Woven No-Sew Pillow. Lydia is the author of the blog that covers a wide variety of crafts, DIY’s, recipes, and mommy-related topics (she shares the most adorable pics of her…
How To Make a Basic Loom
I know I am not alone when I say that I am loving this growing trend in weaving, especially in home décor. No longer is it relegated to trained fibre artists or that small group of ex-hippies and modern bohemians (you know who you are 😉 ) who prefer the unique and handcrafted over things mass-produced. Weaving, in all its forms,…
DIY Mini Framed Weaving
Hi Everyone! It’s been a while since my last post – ah, such is (a busy) life! But I’m glad to be back with another tutorial. This DIY mini framed weaving is a fun little project you can do when you’ve got some yarn scraps and about an hour of time to kill. It’s a great way to incorporate the wall weaving…