Tag Archives: Noreen Crone-Findlay

Nifty ‘V’ and ‘U’ shape scarves to weave on the potholder loom

For this last year and a half, I have been designing up a storm, but not getting the designs out into the world. I made a promise to myself that I am going to get as many of the new … Continue reading

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Woven Whimsical Cats

One of the joys of self publishing patterns is that I get to talk about them as soon as I finish them. (Not allowed to do that with commissioned projects! It’s up to the editors to decide when the word … Continue reading

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One of a kind woven art doll-Green Empress and a mini studio tour

Over the last couple of years, I have been weaving a series of tapestries and one of a kind art dolls. Please do not pin the images of my Woven Women Series- thank you so much! I am calling this … Continue reading

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New video tutorial on how to weave smooth edges with 2 colors on Martha Stewart loom

I was asked a very good question last week. A lady on Ravelry was having a hard time with wonky edges on the Martha Stewart loom, when she wove with more than one color. How to fix this? By the … Continue reading

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I have started a group on Ravelry

I’ve started a group on Ravelry where I will be gathering up and posting all kinds of links to tutorials, designs, patterns, free patterns, and more. I’ll be working on it, bit by bit to get information into it…. and … Continue reading

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Small loom weaving in springtime

All the looms in my studio have been full of happy warps. As well as working oh so hard on a couple of new books (one on potholder loom weaving and one on Lily Speed-O-Weave looms) as well as designing … Continue reading

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Weaving Words

I love weaving words into inkle woven bands. In this picture, Tottie Tomato is wrapped in the words of Dame Julian of Norwich’s prayer: And all shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall … Continue reading

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Save the Children Baby Cap by Noreen Crone-Findlay

In Sept of 2008, I was teaching workshops in Portland OR at the Knit and Crochet Show. I met Trish and Christen, who are working hard on the Save the Children campaign. I was really impressed with what they are … Continue reading

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Introducing Tottie Tomato

Some of you may have met Tottie Tomato on my (Noreen Crone-Findlay) blog: www.hankeringforyarn.com Tottie Tomato began her life there just over a year ago, in September 2007. Tottie has had many adventures, and has undergone several transformations. She’s just … Continue reading

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