You finished your weave. Maybe the last row was a plain weave, maybe it was a basket weave, or perhaps it was a chevron weave. But now it’s time to wrap things up! Finishing a weaving project includes three steps: taking the weave off the loom, weaving in loose threads, and hanging your weave. Let’s…
A checkerboard pattern looks great in almost any wall hanging. But how do you weave these checkerboard patterns yourself? The first time I tried to weave one I thought it would be super difficult. But making a checkerboard pattern is actually a lot easier than it looks. All you need to know is how to…
Are you ready to take your weaving to the next level? You probably already have a fair amount of experience weaving on a frame loom or rigid heddle loom. But weaving on floor loom is a whole new challenge. The Schacht wolf looms are a good choice if this will be your first time to…
Are you planning to buy a rigid heddle loom? And are you unsure what size to get? Then you have come to the right place. Many beginners buy a loom as big as their budget allows for, thinking that bigger is always better. But that can turn out to be a big mistake! In this…
I often get the question if it’s difficult to learn how to weave and if it’s worth picking up as a hobby. And my answer is always that it’s much easier than it looks and it can be a fun / relaxing hobby. Of course, like anything new you learn, it might take some time…
If you want to learn how to weave, the first thing you will have to do is to choose which loom you are going to use. Weaving on a small frame loom is very different from weaving on a big floor loom. Although for both you will intertwine the weft yarn through the warp yarn,…
Want to discover the “lost” art of weaving? You are not alone. Everyday new people are discovering how fun and rewarding weaving can be as a hobby. Fortunately, it doesn’t take much to start weaving besides a sturdy loom, colorful yarn, and a learner’s mindset. In this article, you will learn all the basics you…
If you are into arts and crafts you have probably come across the term die cutting. Regardless of which project you are working on, having a die cutting machine available is super helpful. Today’s post will be an introduction to die cutting. After you finish reading, you understand all the basics and will be ready…
So you bought a Cricut machine and are wondering which software to use? Every Cricut machine comes with the Cricut Design Space software. But you are probably confused because you heard something about a free version and a paid version. Let’s look is Cricut Design Space is really free or not. Can I use Cricut…
Personalized wine glasses are great for special events like a wedding or as a gift for a friend. Of course, you can pay someone on Etsy to make them for you. But since it’s so easy, cheap, and fun to make them, why not do it yourself? In this post, you’ll learn three ways to…
