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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Macrame Candy Cane Ornament DIY
Add a personal touch to your Christmas tree with this macrame candy cane ornament DIY. (Betchya can’t make just one!) ~The following contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you choose to purchase through them, this blog makes a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here.~ MACRAME CANDY…
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…
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…
Summer House & Home Projects (& Other Random Activities)
There is nothing more gratifying than finally getting to work on some long-delayed home projects! While some are indoor projects others are outdoor ones that – for this self-confessed homebody – are a great way to get sunshine into my routine this summer. If you need some home DIY ideas – or just love to…
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…
Modern, Minimal DIY Macrame Coasters (Video Tutorial)
It’s time for another fibre craft video tutorial, lovely readers. This week, I’m sharing how to make these modern, minimal DIY macrame coasters which requires mastering just ONE knot! ~The following contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here.~ Recently, I started making a large macrame wall hanging for…
DIY Macrame Christmas Ornaments
I love macrame! There are so many applications and so many knots, but sometimes – just sometimes – simple is best. That’s why I wanted to share these DIY Macrame Christmas Ornaments using just one knot! Yep, it’s that easy to create one, two, and maybe three, super-cute holiday ornaments for your tree. And don’t…
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…
DIY Mini Macrame Wall Hanging
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at macrame only to be deterred by all those intricately detailed knots? Then you will love today’s DIY mini macrame wall hanging tutorial. Using just one knot you’ll be able to create this beautiful diamond-shaped pattern in under an hour. I am not kidding – it’s that…