Using yarn in unconventional ways to make decorations and art is one of my favorite things to look for as I have quite the yarn stash. This idea for weaving on a branch is sooooo cool. The shape of…
~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 years ago, I have been hooked on weaving. I simply love all the textures, designs, and colours that can be created out of woven yarns of all types. For this reason, I’m always excited when I get to share a new weaving project with all of you 🙂 Whether it’s a creamy white wall weaving (showcasing 5 ways to add texture), a boho-inspired pillow, or a framed art weaving, I love coming up with new ways to integrate woven projects into my home. Today’s project is no different. A cinch to make, these no-fuss DIY Woven Coasters are both pretty and practical, and are the perfect project for beginners. And the best part? You don’t even need to purchase a loom. It can’t get any simpler than that. Let’s get started! MATERIALS Needed To Make Your Own DIY Woven Coasters ~ The following contains affiliate links […]
Looking for weaving ideas for kids? Start out with yarn weaving on a cardboard loom. A fun project for older elementary/middle school grades.
Using paper to create your own weaving material is a great way to be creative and sustainable. Follow this fun paper yarn tutorial!
If you're looking for a fun, educational, _and_ practical craft project to do with the kids, or if you're interested in learning how to weave, this is the perfect tutorial for you. With a few simple materials, you can create these pretty striped "mug rug" coasters for yourself, or to give away as gifts.
After a few years of having this project on my 'to teach' list, I finally got around to trying paper plate weaving with my Grade 4-6 mixed class. I saw the original idea HERE on the amazing website of Cassie Stephens. I followed her direction exactly and the weavings turned out really well. I HIGHLY recommend only using Chinet brand plates as Cassie states. I tried it with a thinner paper plate and it did not hold up well. So stick with Chinet or the sturdiest brand you can find. Students started off by painting their plates using tempera. They could use any colours/patterns they wanted to. They had a lot of fun with this step and thought it was pretty cool painting on plates. They didn't fit in my drying rack so we left them on the floor to dry overnight. I collected yarn like a madwoman from garage sales and thrift stores. Then a colleague, who I was sharing yarn with, colour coded all the yarn into different plastic bags- sweet! I laid all these out onto a couple of tables so my kids could see the variety of colours and textures available. Following the directions on Cassie's blog, students wrapped their warp (I demonstrated two times, then we did it together) and then they started weaving using the same warp string. My kids have done paper weaving before and most caught on pretty quickly. Once they have had enough of one colour, they tie on a new colour and keep weaving. The kids LOVED this project and they all turned out really nice :)
I get asked in my spinning classes " what do you do with hand spun art yarns?" I say " It is ART, you hang it up and and enjoy it!" BUT i also like to weave with my art yarns… if i use for weft i use my Saori looms, but if i want the art yarns in the WARP and also the WEFT i use my loom ashford rigid heddle loom buy here along with there exclusive freedom roller and i use the exclusive heddle size for the ashford looms in 2.5 size which fits my art yarns here are my two latest art yarn scarves what is this thing I have in my hand???? it is the new ASHFORD HANDI HANDLEin my Etsy shop. this brand new handle allows you to advance your cloth or warp beam easily if you have mobility issues with your hands,( which i do not but i still love the feel of this new tool and use all the time ) absolutely brilliant it comes in 2 sizes. smaller for the ashford sample it looms, and knitters looms, also a larger size for the ashofrd rigid heddle and table looms! love my ashford rigid heddle loom it is the only rh loom with the exra roller beam you can add called the freedom roller ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ after i wove the bright sparkly scarf i wove a guy art art scarf I strongly dislike all the clamps on all rigid heddle looms! so i use a Irwin med size bar clamp to hold the loom and to use in place of the stupid clamp and peg that are sent for warping. no more flying off peg disastrous episodes ! they are less then $10 at the hardware store the sucess is in part to the 2.5 heddle and the ashford freedom roller again which allows you to put more than a few yards on your ashforsd rh loom! \ soaked and drying in gingko leaves ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Suzan drove down from Redding for a SAORI TRY IT CLASS CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO I love the saori C H60 LOOM click here ALL Saori looms have bulit in bobbin winders! and as a newer weaver Suzan absolutely adored weaving on the saori CH60 loom! She broiught a weaving she just finished to show me a hand spun while long rug! I asked her if she know how to spin yarn? she said no the yarn was in a bag that came with a old loom she was given sooooo we went up stairs to the spinning studio and i taught her how to drop spin the golding bronze rimed spindles i use are here in my etsy shop these spindles are amazing "This was so much fun , and I learned so much, we will be back" PEACEFUL WEAVING AND SPINNING IN THE CALIFORNIA REDWOODS Jill Nickolene Sanderts WWW.SAORISANTACRUZ.COM
Completing projects is good, and I was able to finish another commission piece this week. It will be my last for a while because my summer shows are coming up and I need to turn my attention to making some fresh pieces for art fairs. I was commissioned to create a new version of one of my earliest popular pieces called ‘A Walk in the Woods’. I pulled out my big box of green chenille thrums, most of which my husband had tied together and rolled into balls. I think the greens look very crunchy and leafy, like you’re looking into a bowl of fresh lettuce for a salad. I pulled out the combinations that worked well together, blended them in different combinations, and worked to create more depth than I had in the original piece. More recent pieces have taught me that by crocheting some of the green leaf clumps I can bring forward the canopy and move the tree trunks deeper into the background. On the forest floor I added some flowers because, well, the person who commissioned the piece wanted some! I was channeling a pleasant dog walk I had with my friend Dawn Adams last month. The dog enjoyed the freedom while we took in the emerging green and delicate spring ephemerals. Delighted by my success with my ‘Walk in the Woods’ piece I turned my creative momentum to completing my Red Gum piece. Unfortunately, my frog seems to have been awakened by the recent monsoon-like rains and hopped away. I made him a couple of months ago, and I know exactly where I left him. When I reached down to quickly capture him (he’s a good jumper even without his skin) he wasn’t there! I did have a flood in the art studio and everything got moved around. Maybe he’s still hiding down there somewhere, pining for fresh water. I should probably look around the sunken window where the waters flooded in. If he doesn’t turn up shortly I’ll have to make a new frog and find him another home when he does get hungry and turn up. Thinking about all the water has me remembering my sketches of a cool lake in northern Ontario. My next piece might just need some deep, glistening blue yarns to capture northern waters. I couldn’t write about the week with out mentioning Jacob, aka the Dodo bird from Alice in Wonderland. The performance was Thursday and Jacob was the star of the show. For me, anyway! The school sent home an ugly looking costume that was a cross between a gigantic, overweight chicken (think Foghorn Leghorn) and a University Professor (complete with a pipe for contemplation). Jacob rejected the image and came up with his own. Our journey started out at Once Upon a Child, where we bought a gray long-sleeved t-shirt for $2.50. We pulled out a bumpy feather pillow from Grandma and repurposed the feathers. Jacob used about ten hot glue sticks to lay down rows of feathers from his hands to his elbows. The outcome was very realistic. He made a big yellow beak and a tricorn hat (they were in the original instructions) to go with his feathery wings. I convinced him that wearing a long-sleeved yellow t-shirt upside down would give him the needed yellow legs (Dodos have yellow legs he noted—thanks Google!). He pulled a pair of shorts over the shirt to cover the unused neck hole and he was ready to lead the Caucus race! He acted and sang like a champion, as did all his friends in Mrs. Bland’s class. It’s enough to warm a Mom’s heart. Until next week... Martina Celerin
It's SO EASY to make beautiful yarn art! Create a colourful yarn 'painting' by gluing leftover yarn onto a dollar store canvas. It's such a fun craft to experiment with colour and texture! Yarn art is the perfect art project for groups at summer camp or sleepovers. You can make a picture of a landscape, like we did, or create a simpler, abstract design. Either way, it's so much fun to make this unique fiber art! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this
It's official, woven wall hangings are back in fashion. Here are some fun art ideas for kids that they'll love doing, and you'll love having on display.
I just finished up a few finger puppet necklaces for a little friend who will be visiting this weekend. (Doesn't everyone need a finger puppet on their person?) These are a twist on some tube-knit and other no-knitting-needles-needed yarn crafts I made for Parents magazine a while ago. In
Welcome to a weaving studio where there are no mistakes, you learn , have fun, and create beautiful fiber arts with out ever having to have woven before . My name is Jill Sanders I own SAORI SANTA CRUZ studio in the rural redwood mountains of Santa Cruz county California. This is my 8th year since i opened up my Saori studio. This is Antoinette's scarf fresh off the loom! here is the studio class room early before students show up here is Lily and Gena weaving for the Saori learn to weave in a 2 hour try it class here Lily is trying on my Fall equinox jacket she brought a bag of knitting yarns she wants to use and is using the Glimakra ski shuttle here for your chunky art yarn Lily wanrs to come back to finish weaving for a vest Gena is done. Gena's scarf ! Antoinette 's scarf off the loom I LOVE SAORI! ```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` I wove and made a top this summer but i never wore it much so i remde this into a hooded vest! i love the remake it and wear it all the time now! in fact it insopire my student Leigh Anne to come and take a sewing class and make two hooded vests last week! cutting out trying on after it is basted together. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ She had such a good time making two vests she came back and made two more simplier vests for gifts! isn't her hand woven Saori fabric amazing? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ remember the my little pony pink sparking yarn I spun last summer ? go click here for my past blog on spinning this yarn well for winter sostice gifts for our granddaughters i wove it on my saori PICCOLO loom the end of a ready made warp i used ever little bit of warp up! i cut it up and sewed pillows ! in the stilness of the longest day of less sun these pillows brightened up my day HAPPY 2017 WINTER SOLSTICE let the sun into your hearts Peace through fibers Jill Nickolene Sanders MY WEB SITE WWW.SAORISANTACRUZ.COM MY ETSY SHOP Classes here
THIS IS A MADE TO ORDER PIECE. Please message me for updated lead times, which typically fluctuate between 3-6 months. Adjustments to the color palette and design can be made upon request but may incur additional fees. While my aim in the recreation of a piece is to follow the original design as closely as possible, I also allow for the subtle nuances and one-of-a-kind qualities that arise from the intuitive nature of weaving. earth toned wall hanging woven wall art soft sculpture yarn art macrame wall hanging large woven wall art textured wall art PRONOIA - the opposite of paranoia; believing the universe is conspiring for your good. This earthy wall hanging headed home to London in 2023 but can be closely recreated in whatever dimensions or color palette adjustments needed.
Antique Rose Garden is a luscious handwoven wall hanging that is perfect for the person who loves greenery, but is lacking a green thumb! All weavings are one of a kind and handwoven, by me, in my home in Vermont. I love to use color and texture to create movement in my pieces and I try to source the majority of my materials from other small, woman owned businesses. When you purchase my art, you are not just supporting me, you are supporting so many other makers and artists! This also means, that I often used hand or indie dyed yarns and Hand spun Art yarns that are unique and often one of a kind pieces of art in their own right! I try to capture colors as accurately as possible, but please keep in mind that colors vary from screen to screen. *Follow me on Instagram to see my new creations and keep up with my weaving and crafting journey! @VT_FiberArtsByL on Instagram
Beginner weaving projects for kids ages 7+. From cardboard loom weaving to weaving on sticks and drinking straws. Make trivets, headbands, bookmarks, wall art and more...
**This is MADE TO ORDER. Please check the shop announcement for current processing/shipping times. Each weave is unique, no two are the same! The above images are representative of what you will receive. Fibers/yarns and colors used may vary slightly depending on what I have in stock.** DESCRIPTION Rainbow II, wall hanging, woven tapestry, woven wall art, modern weaving, home decor, handmade, fiber hanging, handmade fiber, modern decor DIMENSIONS Measures 12" x 16" DETAILS Hand woven wall hanging stitched with 100% cotton rope and fiber. These rainbow weavings are time intensive and a labor of love, but the result is a unique hanging that is one of a kind! Each tapestry is organic in nature and becomes its own creation in the process. Shapes and colors blend together creating a stunning work of art. Because this is a MADE TO ORDER piece please allow 6 weeks process time. Many times it can be done quicker. You may also choose a color way of your choice in neutrals, pinks, greys, etc. O T H E R ~ I N F O Made in a smoke free, pet free home. Message me for any additional questions. **If you are outside the US or Canada, please inquire for shipping rates** SIMILAR ~WEAVINGS Rainbow Roving: https://www.etsy.com/listing/621283873/rainbow-roving?ref=shop_home_active_4 https://www.etsy.com/listing/536143414/sunrise-wool-roving-geometric-modern?ref=related-2 CONNECT~WITH ~ME Would you love a custom weaving? Send me a message and we can chat design style and color way! Find more weaves and classes upcoming workshops on instagrams or my website: www.instagram.com/greatbluefiber or www.greatbluefiber.com Thanks, XO Jenny
Crafts are always a big part of island life. I bring lots of materials and then sit back and see where things go. The last time we went out ...
I'm going to call this technique doodle weaving, because there is no planned shape. Just the fun of doodling in different colors! I really love weaving like this, because it can be very creatively freeing. There is no special technique to this. Each color I wove with the plain weave and I'm sure a lot
If you decide, I can make a very similar weaving for you :-) A wooden stick is differ. ________ This tapestry is related to nature and combines in an original way wool, colors and textures. Creates a unique wall decoration;) Hung on a 30 cm wooden dowel, this weaving hangs 55 cm long from the dowel to end of fringe (longest point), and is 24 wide (widest point). Weaving includes a wooden dowel so you can hang it once received. If you like this project but you'd like to change something - please contact me! :) Thanks for stopping by! :)
I have been sewing and crafting since I was little because my mother used to do it all the time. I learned from her, the power of creating things with my hands, and constructing something beautiful.
Kids can weave with this DIY cardboard loom.
Hello! It's been awhile since I've posted my projects. It was a busy November & December making Christmas gifts, which...
Learn how to make a circular cardboard weaving loom, how to weave on it, and how to take your project off the loom. Kids can make pot holders, trivets, wall art and more, to keep or to give as gifts.
Make a colorful, free-form doodle weaving using a homemade cardboard loom. Simple enough for kids, teens, and adults alike!
Estuary Weaving by CHERYL EDWARDS
Textured wall weaving create a lovely effect. In this tutorial, you will learn 5 simple and easy ways to add texture to your DIY wall weaving.
This listing is for my signature worsted/bulky art yarn blend known by Forest Roots, part of my expanded Nature - Forest line of yarns. Sold in 25 yard increments. Approximately 8 WPI and 4-5 stitches per inch. Some variance is to be expected due to the handspun and textured nature of this yarn. Knits up great on 6mm or US10 size needles & up. Very airy and lofty, with lots of squish & super soft against skin when knit! Works great for weaving and has a sturdy cotton core allowing it to be used for warp as well as weft. If you would like a bulk order (500+ yards), please reach out to me for extended turn around time and about a bulk order discount! This hand spun art yarn features hand dyed merino wool, silk fibers, & hand dyed lamb locks. Varying shades and hues of forest greens throughout, with earthy brown, nature in a yarn! * Photos show previous spins of this yarn and are a representation of what you will receive. There will be slight variation in color of the greens and silk fibers or lamb locks as everything in this yarns creation is hand dyed in small batches. I refund shipping overages! Due to the way Etsy manages shipping fees when purchasing multiples, you may be charged more than an accurate amount and I will refund any overage once I pack your order. If you'd like a large or bulk order of this yarn, feel free to reach out! This yarn is available in 25 yard increments, multiple orders will be made to one continuous length unless requested otherwise. See included video for a reference of what 25 yards looks like and see additional photos for a hank of 100 yards for visual reference. Fiber content may have slight variation of I have other fibers on hand to blend in, such as flax or cotton. This yarn will work best for your fiber arts projects such as knitting, crochet, weaving, macrame/macraweave, and embroidery pieces, or even needle felting, but the sky is the limit when it comes to your creativity! When using for your projects, take extra care to prevent unraveling, this yarn has been wet set but may still come apart easier than other typical factory made yarns or materials. Tie off any ends after cutting for use in your fiber art projects. There are no synthetic materials in these art yarns and are all sustainably handmade with care by me. I dye my own wool and silk, as such, dye lots may vary therefore it is recommended to purchase the entire amount you may need in one order. If you have any special requests, I accept custom yarn orders so please reach out to me with any inquiries! Colors may vary slightly from screen to screen, I do my best to portray accurate colors in my photographs which are taken in natural light. All of my handspun art yarns will be shipped out in compostable, recyclable & reusable plastic free packaging with 10% of the purchase going towards an environmental or humanities based charity. I also include a little packets of flower seeds ready for planting. The flower mix is especially beneficial to our pollinators, and once you have some blooms, you can also explore eco printing or dyeing! Follow me on Instagram @meliorfiberstudio for updates, coupons, behind the scenes, and sneak peeks at what's to come.
Weaving with denim is another one of my favorites. I especially love the idea of re-using the denim fabric from jeans that we can no longer wear. Denim also adds a really unique texture to weaves. It has a sturdiness to it that allows you to use it in ways that wouldn't work with yarn.
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We chat with Australian tapestry artist Lee Leibrandt to uncover the beauty and intricate nature of her woven art pieces.
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I'm continuing my series about weaving with chunky yarn. All of the yarn that I am using is from Love Fest Fiber's amazing weaving pack. The colors are amazing and the amounts will last you for multiple tapestry designs. I can't say enough about the quality of this material! Click here to shop the
Back when I made the DIY floor rug, one of the most frequently asked questions I received was how to make it colorful. And today's DIY started out as a solution to that... and then
A simple craft idea using wool. This paper cup weaving craft for kids to make and gift is fun and easy to do. Ideal craft for little ones.
I'm continuing my series about weaving with chunky yarn. All of the yarn that I am using is from Love Fest Fiber's amazing weaving pack. The colors are amazing and the amounts will last you for multiple tapestry designs. I can't say enough about the quality of this material! Click here to shop the
A round-up of the best weaving tutorials for beginners - if you've always wanted to get into weaving, here are some super easy-to-follow tutorials from some professional weavers! Such a fun hobby to start up and use up that yarn stash!
More about the Wall Hangings as seen in Homes interiors and their creators on Wescover. Crossing Threads first commission for the year 2019. Titled ‘JANGALA’ this handwoven piece represents the places that spark the wanderlust in us. Inspired by the Australian tropics, this woven story is rich w… Explore unique Art & Wall Decor and Wall Hangings by rising artists around Sydney. Find original art such as wall tapestries, wood art, ceramic sculptures, macrame and fabric wall hangings on Wescover.
$30 CLICK HERE TO ENROLL Are you a doodler? I am, I listen better at meetings when I've got a pencil and paper to draw on. I love all aspects of weaving, from technical to simple. It's fun to have a technical challenge - but sometimes it's nice to chill out and weave with abandon. That's what this course is all abou
Kids dye their own chunky wool yarn with Koolaid, then make happy little weavings on cardboard looms.
Wild Flower Honey Bulky Art Yarn. The inspiration of this homespun yarn was a giveaway in honor of Honey bees and Beekeepers. It reminded me of the Wild Flowers and H9ney Bees. Read more...
