Small weaving projects

How to make a mini weaving loom using an upcycled match box. You’ll just need the inside portion of a matchbox, cotton thread for the warp and yarn for weaving.

Small looms may be compact, but they’re full of creative potential! Whether you're just starting out or looking for portable weaving ideas, there are so many beautiful and useful items you can make. But you may wonder - What can I weave on a small loom?

Hand Weaving coasters, weaving coasters on a hand loom

Crafts are always a big part of island life. I bring lots of materials and then sit back and see where things go. The last time we went out ...

When the cold days begin, it is inevitable to think about knitting, don´t you think? More specifically, think about what we are going to knit this winter. Perhaps where you live, these days the cam…

DIY & How To - DIY Projects for Teens 40 Insanely Creative String Art Projects

Or officially: Small Tapestry Media Week: a 'media tour' on Instagram. hosted by ATA (the American Tapestry Alliance) in anticipation of their 13th annual unjuried, small format exhibition, ...

Do you have a loom? Have you tried weaving? If you've been wanting to jump on this fiber trend but feel like buying a loom is a bit daunting, did you know it's super easy to make a DIY loom... and that DIY looms actually work great?! Here's how to make a sweet little mini DIY loom (that actually works) in less than five minutes! All you need is a scrap of cardboard (the flap of a box works great) and you're good to go. First, cut your cardboard to size. We used a piece about 4" x 6". You can…

An all new Tool School is here. Learn about our Mini Weaving Loom, there's a video tutorial and a free project!

Keeping the sides of your weaving straight can be challenging as a beginner weaver! In this post I'm breaking down why these issues occur, and sharing three of my top tips for keeping the selvedges nice and straight.

Turquoise hand spun bags Little all-in-one-piece bags are my ongoing handwork. They are just the right size to hold on my lap when riding in the car or sitting visiting. So I try to have one on the go all the time. My last batch was really fun, each one an experiment of colour or pattern, but they didn't look very good presented as a group. Most of those have been distributed as gifts or sold except for my favourites which are in use as holders for cosmetics or weaving supplies. Bags using…

Twenty-four nature weaving, foraging, and cordage projects for fiber artists, teachers. Create something beautiful this summer.

assorted mug rugs Wrap a 6" square sturdy canvas art board with cotton rug warp or other weaving yarn. 32 wraps starting half an inch in from one side and finishing half an inch from the other side. Tape the ends. Make marks on the board on all sides for convenience. front of the board back of the board. Slide a wooden skewer under the warp on the side you are going to weave first. Use a tapestry needle to lift the warps so you can easily slide it under. Make 4 passes of the tabby weave…

Weaving a krokbragd sample on a TabbyandTweed weaving loom. Our small loom weaving kits are ideal for trying out small projects. #weaving #loom

Make a colorful, free-form doodle weaving using a homemade cardboard loom. Simple enough for kids, teens, and adults alike!

Check out this list of free weaving projects and get started today!

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Tapestry weaving is one of the oldest practices of woven textile and it is a favourite craft among both experts and novice weavers today. Tapestry can be woven with simple looms and simple tools, yet we can create intricate DIY crafts for home décor like DIY wall hangings, handmade bracelets, hand woven table runners and so on. When I started Tapestry weaving, I used to look at other people’s artwork and thought that their method was very confusing and difficult to follow. I did not know…

A roundup of fun weaving tutorials for beginners with step by step instructions and getting started tips for learning how to weave.