Art, patterns and techniques
If you’re looking to make something that’s both handmade and home-decor worthy, then the Punch Needle Wall Hanging Pattern from DMC might be your next favorite weekend project. This free pattern is such a vibe—modern shapes, earthy tones, and lots … Read More ...
Learn how to huck weave with this helpful and detailed tutorial from Craft & Fabric Links. Not only will you find instructions for doing this kind of needlework, there are two free patterns included as well.
Huck weaving is … Read More ...
Stunning to look at, this embroidered tea towel from Serendipity Handmade is made using Swedish weaving. That is a technique that may not be familiar with everyone but if embroidery is your thing, then it is definitely something you may … Read More ...
Until I saw this pattern book from Annie’s Craft Store, I was not familiar with Monk’s Cloth or Swedish Weaving (sometimes known as Huck embroidery). Now that I know a little bit more about it, I’m intrigued. It’s a … Read More ...
Check out this new free ebook from Interweave: Learn How to Make Woven Bags with 4 Woven Bag Projects. The site says,
… Read More ...Handmade bags and totes require only a small amount of fabric, are easy to weave, require minimal
Interweave has a whole series of free craft ebooks. One that may be particularly interesting to fiber artists is Tapestry Weaving. Promotional materials say,
… Read More ...This free guide contains tips and information about the materials you need to learn how to
A group of Moroccan women is touring the United States demonstrating the traditional carpet weaving of their African country. Find out more from The Washington Post. And many thanks to Etsy’s Storque for raising awareness about this opportunity to … Read More ...
Enjoy a video that explores the history and technique of Yuki Tsumugi, a Japanese tradition of silk weaving. Thanks to Neki Desu for sharing this work of “restrained beauty” on her A Movable Feast blog.… Read More ...
Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com found and shared a video by weaver Whitney Matalone that knocks my socks off. The time-lapse record of the process of Ikat has convinced me that any work in this form should be worth at least … Read More ...
Jennifer of CraftSanity spent a week at her kiddo’s elementary school, teaching 500 kindergarten through fifth-graders to weave and leading them in creating a patchwork rug for the school library. Her blog post shares the concrete and intangible benefits of … Read More ...
Give yourself a little joy today: Go over to Deborah Schlegel‘s Art Threads blog and check out her review (with great photos) of a current exhibit of the fiber art of Kelsey Viola Wiskirchen, Handed On. These delicate … Read More ...
Check out a fascinating scarf and beret on rRradionica blog. How was this done? Circular weaving + crochet? Whatever the technique, the results are amazing. See lots more views at the post.… Read More ...
Check out the rockin tutorial on Craftzine.com for building your own inkle loom. The guest post by Kristin Roach steps you through materials, tools, and construction with clear instructions and handy illustrations. She says,
… Read More ...I love the way woven straps
South Carolina-based artist Jay Mohler has posted a tutorial on The Storque for weaving complicated Ojos de Dios (God’s Eyes). He says,
… Read More ...These instructions are not intended to teach you how to construct one particular ojo, but rather to demonstrate
You’ll enjoy the brief but insightful article on the Etsy blog about Swedish designer and weaver Märta Måås-Fjetterström, who blazed a trail for contemporary and female textile artists in the early 20th century and left a rich legacy of … Read More ...