The Art of Weaaving
 

        I call this page the art of weaving  because there is a lot of room for creativity when weaving - depending on what yarn and colors and patterns you choose to use.

          

       I love to weave. It is very relaxing. I sometimes have a goal in mind, but I mostly just follow my intuition. Sometimes things start out as one thing and end up as something else. Weaving is very practical as well. Over the years, I have woven purses, tote bags, dish towels, dish rags, glasses holders, scarves, place mats, wall hangings, and more. You can also weave clothing such as a pancho, a sweater or vest.

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       Another great thing about weaving is that you can create weaving circles, where people come together regularly to weave and chat and inspire one another's creativity. It's a lovely way to spend some time.

      

       I currently use tapestry looms. I have used other looms in the past such as rigid heddle looms, but those looms were too mechanistic for me. With tapestry looms, you can change patterns and colors whenever you want. You can buy them, or you can make them (I make them out wooden picture frames, which are strong because of the way they are put together). I have several sizes that I use for different projects – very small for dish rags, quite large for clothing.    

     

       You can find many videos  on the internet with instructions for weaving  so I won't be offering instructions here. There are also many additional techniques for finishing your pieces.  My goal here is to encourage you to try weaving. It’s a great skill to have and it brings out your creativity.

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Benefits of Weaving

       If you keep it simple, it’s easy to do. You can make useful things that you would otherwise have to buy. If you have a couple of small tapetry looms, you can take them anywhere. I take my weaving with me if I am going to have to wait at the doctor’s office, for example. You can often buy the yarn at yard sales (upcycling). My experience has been that people love gifts that you have woven for them.

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 Eye Glasses Case            Handbag or Grocery Bag                 Dish Towel

                                                                                                      in Progress 

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