More Colors – more fun! We are happy to introduce the new hues of Fantasia, Presto Loom, Drop Spindles, Niddy Noddies and Bobbins. The silky smooth opaque finish is pleasing to both the eye and touch. With a wide array of colors, you’re sure to find one (or more) that please you. Can you choose just one favorite? Fantasia Black …
Spinning Natural Colored Cotton
Summer is just around the corner and there is no better fiber for warm weather than cotton. Did you know that cotton grows in colors? We are all used to seeing wonderful fluffy white cotton and of course, cotton dyed all sorts of colors. While dyed colors can be quite pretty, I am drawn to the simple quiet colors of …
Hand Spun Macrame Wall Hanging – Sunflowers Under a Clear Blue Sky
Macrame is making a comeback. It’s a fun and versatile craft that involves a series of knots organized to create plant hangers, key chains, hammocks and more. The most commonly used material is cotton rope. But that’s not what we will be using! In this post we will be making a Macrame Wall Hanging with hand spun Polish Merino Wool. …
Crewel Embroidery… with Hand Spun Yarn
Most of the time when people speak of hand spun yarn to someone less familiar with our craft, the image of woolen mittens and thick scarves comes to mind. Others, more familiar, may imagine knit or crochet shawls made out of a finer weight yarn. But have you ever really thought of hand embroidery when you look at a spinning …
December Mug Rug
December Mug Rug This month we have doubled our fun with a Double Weave Mug and Cookie Rug! This pattern requires two 5 dent heddles. We will be using worsted weight cotton yarn. If you do not have two 5 dent heddles, but you do have two 8, 10 or 12 dents, it is still possible to make the pattern …
November Mug Rug
November is a busy time for crafters! With that in mind, we have an easy weave this month. The structure is a basic plain weave showcasing an example of how playing with color alone can create a beautiful pattern. You will need: – Rigid Heddle Loom at least 8” wide such as the Kromski Harp Forte or Presto – Worsted …
October Mug Rug
Halloween Honeycomb Pumpkin Patch This pattern uses pick up sticks to create the illusion of a starry October sky over a pumpkin patch! This is a fun weave structure that has many uses. At the end of these instructions are some examples of how this looks when using other colors and the “pumpkin” pattern throughout. You will need: Rigid Heddle …
September Mug Rug
This month’s mug rug is a version of Waffle Weave (and who doesn’t like waffles on a September morning??) You will need: Worsted weight cotton yarn. Rigid Heddle loom such as the Kromski Harp Forte or Presto 8 Dent Heddle One Pick-up Stick 2 Shuttles The pattern sample was done using a light (orange) and a dark (brown). At the end of …
August Mug Rug
Around here August is Back-to-School month. What better way to celebrate than a Mug Rug resembling notebook paper? This would be a great gift for a college bound student, a welcome gift for a teacher or to protect your table from that after school snack! This is a very simple weave designed to give you more practice with carrying the …
July Mug Rug
Time for a Star Spangle Mug Rug! Make your 4th of July sparkle with this easy variation on Houndstooth Weave! Supplies needed: Rigid Heddle Loom at least 8” wide. Two shuttles. Cotton Dish Cloth Yarn in blue, red and white – approx. 85 yards each (white and red) and about 40 yards of blue. The weave on this is essentially …