Category Archives: weaving & handwoven
Vintage Peacock looms are not toy looms
Recently, I read a couple of notes on a forum in which someone said that the vintage Peacock loom is just a toy and not worth weaving with. I was taken aback by that…. just because a loom is small … Continue reading
Video tutorial-How to shape fabric by pulling the warp strands
Yesterday, I posted a blog entry about a shrug that I sewed from my handwoven fabric. (LINK) And, then, was asked- ‘Yes, but what does it mean when you say: Pull warp strands?’ So, I have made a video tutorial, … Continue reading
Woven Women-Butterfly Prayer
I am weaving a series that I am calling: ” Woven Women”. They are mixed media fiber art pieces that are a celebration of the Feminine Divine. Please don’t pin the images of my Woven Women Series… thank you I … Continue reading
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Saori freeform woven shrug shaped by pulling warp strands
About a year or so ago, I wove up quite a few yards of very playful fabric. I love the gentle Saori philosophy of creative freeform weaving that is an expression of creativity and an exploration of imagination. My plan … Continue reading
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A tiny pair of woven pants for Rosie Recycle doll
Yesterday, a lady who had just bought my Rosie Recycle doll book (link) asked me a very good question. (I love good questions!) She said that she always wears pants to work, and would like to be able to make … Continue reading
Delightful dolls woven with 4 weaving sticks
Stick weaving looms are probably the easiest loom on earth to work with. They are just little dowels with points on one end and holes in the other. BUT this does NOT limit the incredible creative possibilities that they have! … Continue reading
Wonderful woven dolls with 6 weaving sticks
I have fallen in love with weaving sticks (aka stick weaving looms), and am just releasing two new patterns for wonderful woven dolls that are made with weaving sticks. You can order them from my website: LINK There are 2 … Continue reading
Can you weave tapestry on potholder loom? why, yes!
One of my Ravelry buddies just shared photos of a lovely little tapestry loom that he’s built. He then commented that Noreen would probably say that you can weave tapestries on her beloved potholder looms. And, of course, I chirrupped … Continue reading
Weave a Mermaid with the stick weaving loom
I love mermaids, and I never get tired of finding new ways to create more of them. And, now, my newest mermaid is woven – on only 6 sticks! Weaving sticks are probably the easiest loom ever – but that … Continue reading
Free pattern for a woven elephant
The pattern has gone live for the Woven Elephant that I designed for Lion Brand on the Martha Stewart loom HERE’S THE LINK TO IT She’s a cutie! I love elephants….. happy weaving!
