Tag Archives: Noreen Crone-Findlay
Saori Saltspring is hosting a virtual Saori Kai
My dear friend, Terri Bibby, of Saori Saltspring, is hosting a virtual Saori Kai: LINK Which is what? A Saori Kai is a gathering of Saori weavers so they can learn from one another and share their discoveries and see … Continue reading
Filed under weaving & handwoven
Whatcha working on these days? he asked
Last week, a friend asked me what I was working on these days. In response, I rattled off a list of projects and tasks that is the length of my arm. The next day, as I was leaving the dentist, … Continue reading
How to weave a heart motif on a pin board loom
Hearts are one of my most favorite design motifs ever. I decided that I should design a tiny little woven heart motif as a project for the ‘Stitch Red’ heart health campaign, and also work as an embellishment on a … Continue reading
Panda cuteness
I have to confess that I am a sucker for Pandas. The bond was formed in childhood, when my beloved teddy was a panda (a pink and white one at that- you can see the very tiny homage I made … Continue reading
Filed under knitting, Loom & looms & small loom weaving
Edward and Anastasia Bear announce
I am so delighted to be able to announce that Edward and Anastasia Bear have some thrilling news! The stork has made a delivery! Baby Brownie Bear has arrived, safe and sound and you can see for yourself that baby … Continue reading
Filed under knitting, Yarn Crafts
Can Edward and Anastasia Bear be knitted with thicker yarn and larger needles?
Yes! They can! Edward and Anastasia Bear are 2 little bears that I have designed for ‘Your Knitting Life’ magazine (formerly known as ‘Knitting Today’), and they’ve been in each issue of the magazine since it started. They are small… … Continue reading
Filed under knitting, tutorial & how to, Yarn Crafts
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
How to weave narrow bands on the 2 hole or double hole rigid heddle loom
I love weaving narrow bands, and have been hooked on pickup techniques on the inkle for more than 20 years. Last year, I became fascinated by Sami bands -thanks to the online workshop taught by Susan Foulkes on the wonderful … Continue reading
3 new video tutorials about spool knitting and potholder loom techniques
I took time away from blogging over the Christmas holidays, but I have been a busy bunny making video tutorials. Here’s a video tutorial on how to stitch spool knitted cords to woven or other finished edges: And, another how … Continue reading
A quick easy and comfie capelet (caplet ?) to weave
I have just released the pattern for my new woven capelet (caplet?) – it’s quick and super easy to make, and wonderfully comfortable to wear. The Capelet is made by weaving simple squares with yarn on the potholder loom, and … Continue reading
