~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.
This tutorial is a perfect first loom building and weaving experience for young children, typically around age 6, who are ready to be introduced to handwork or for an older child/adult who is new to weaving.
Five Things That I Wish I'd Known When I First Started Weaving on a Frame Loom from a completely self-taught weaver who learned entirely by trying things, Googling, and learning through mistakes.
A simple frame loom is a FANTASTIC piece of equipment to have in your studio. They are versatile, portable, and easy to store.
Use simple techniques for an amazing result! - by Melissa King
Learn the important basic macrame knots in this step by step tutorial with videos! You'll learn 17 simple macrame knots, including the 3 most important knots for beginners. Check it out!
My goal for this blog is to share my knowledge about weaving. It's an art form that I love so much and when I first wanted to try weaving there weren't too many resources on it. So as I researched and tried new things I took the time to document what I was doing with
Weaving on simple cardboard looms was a favorite activity at our nature art themed summer camp last year. Making your owl loom is so simple and uses materials you probably have laying around your house. Even though it’s just cardboard, with a little care you can reuse it over and over to make all
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.
Make a colorful, free-form doodle weaving using a homemade cardboard loom. Simple enough for kids, teens, and adults alike!
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…
Are you ready for a fun grid pattern to incorporate into your weaving? It can be used with twill, locker hooking, frame weaving, or my favorite - pibione. Scroll to the bottom to get the pattern and don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter!
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 A SMALL KIT LOOM TO A LARGER DIY LOOM When I first started weaving, I used a simple peg loom that came as part of an affordable beginner’s level kit (like this one). I was so excited to get it in the mail! It was a lap loom – my first one – and, I swear, I carried that thing around the house like it was a security blanket. But after a while, I began dreaming up bigger projects. I wanted to make larger wall weavings, woven pillows, and weavings with a higher density warp. I needed a bit more flexibility. But I didn’t want to purchase another loom. So, I decided to make a larger DIY loom myself – with my husband’s help of course 😉 (For the step-by-step tutorial on how to make your own, see How To Make a Basic Loom). This […]
One of my and Carter's favorite things is finding new projects to work on together. We've done wood carving, designed Christmas ornaments, painted with Bob Ross, and lately we've gotten into pine needle basket weaving! How did we get into this unlikely hobby? We came across the tutorial on YouTube and were immediately intrigued. This
$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
Master all the basic weaving techniques with our library of weaving techniques by expert Lucy Rowan. Learn how to weave today with Gathered!
Interested in basket weaving? The materials you need may be growing in your own backyard! Here are 15 natural materials to forage for basket making.
Dive into the world of basketry with our comprehensive beginners guide to basket weaving. Learn the basics, tools, and techniques to start your weaving journey.
Basket weaving goes back for several centuries. These days, it’s a wonderful pastime that produces useful storage solutions. Whether you’re a first-time
Are you thinking about giving weaving a try, but don't know where to start? If you want to see how you like it without a big investment, you can use a picture frame for your first weaving project. My first loom was a Christmas present from my sister, way back in high school. That loom made it easy to learn and I was hooked. The next thing I knew I was searching for a college that offered weaving courses. So - maybe you'll fall in love with the craft too! f you don't want to wait for someone to gift you...
Learn how to weave a textured wall hanging on a simple frame loom. Materials, warping and basic techniques for frame loom weaving
When he makes chairs, David Johnson blends the best techniques learned in a career studying and restoring chairs with woven seats.
Our step-by-step video shows you how to make a loom, string the warp, and create the shed customized to fit your weaving project.
Harvesting Bark From Downed Trees for Baskets: Over the last few months I have been learning how to harvest inner bark from various types of trees that grow where I live (in upstate New York). I have some experience with basketry from store-bought basket reed, and have been doing research on usi…
I’m so excited to share a sneak peek of my new class, Grid Patterns! One great thing about this class is I will walk you through all the ways to create your own grid patterns for projects in all kinds of art forms. You can be on the lookout for this class to launch toward the end of the month or ear
Let's talk weaving techniques. I'm pulling together my “best of” weaving instructions for those that are new, might have missed one, or want something new to try. I've even made some weaving videos for some of the techniques. ||Basic techniques|| – These are the best techniques to start with if you're new to weaving.
OK, who would have thought you could use straws to weave!? Seriously, straw weaving is such a cool concept! The straws make it quick and easy to weave a fun bracelet, necklace or hairband. And all you need is yarn, straws and tape! This is such a great craft for older kids and tweens. My 7 and 9 year old daughters really enjoy it... although, they're still a little young to do it completely on their own. They need a little bit of my help to get things set up and to tie off the ends. But with such a
Join me for a picture tutorial on how to weave a basket. A fun, easy, and relaxing project and the result is both beautiful and useful!
Whether you're looking for ideas for Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day or birthdays, we've got you covered with 50+ quick and easy handmade gift ideas!
Nature weaving wall hanging project using a handmade loom frame made of sticks, garden plants and flowers, and a yarn fringe.
Kids can weave with this DIY cardboard loom.
Weaving looks like fun, but how much does it cost to get started? I’ll show you a way to try it out for only a dollar or two!
Basket weaving is a great hobby that can add charm to your house and your own personal touch when you give the baskets as gifts. Learn how to weave your own baskets here.
