Weaving Inspiration I am always in awe of those who can articulate how causes/images/places/nature inspire their work, art, craft, lives. That notion seemed so foreign and altruistic, almost a concept beyond my understanding. It was disheartening to consider that...
Start with colors that inspire you The world is awash of color. A plethora of it, but using color combinations can sometimes be tricky in weaving, especially as the colors cross each other in the woven structure. Sometimes your favorite colors can produce a muddy...
Creativity If you don’t feel as if you are a creative person, you are not alone. But in truth, we are all creative beings. Letting yourself acknowledge your individual creativity, will allow it to develop and grow. As with anything, it takes practice and patience… ...
How to set up your weaving space Eking out a viable space depends on different variables. Are you lucky enough to have a dedicated space where your loom, accessories, and fiber will be housed? Where your equipment is all set up ready to use, and you can walk away...
Weaving Costs: where to spend and where to save Making the investment is not an inexpensive endeavor. Looms Finding a loom within your budget and needs will take time and research. Before I purchased my floor loom, I read many different sites about looms and their...
The 3 Main Categories of Fibers Protein Fibers(animal/insect based) Protein fibers include silk, wool, alpaca, cashmere, mohair, llama, camel, and Qiviut (Musk Ox). Most require hand washing, and air drying, and will be the most costly. Cellulose fibers(plant...
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