Create Whimsy

Inspring makers and sharing their stories

Weaving

Category: <span>Weaving</span>

Weaving is a process to make your own textiles using two sets of yarns or threads, referred to as warp and weft yarns. One yarn is interlaced or woven through the other generally at a right angle. A weaving loom can be used, or freehand weaving.

 

More Weaving

Front of basket on scooter

Knee Scooter Basket

I had ankle surgery and one of those knee scooters and needed a way to carry my things around. Since I love to do basketry, I decided why not spend…
Variety of different Kumihimo samples

What Is Kumihimo?

Kumihimo is a popular craft for jewelry makers and fiber artists. The ancient braid is easy to learn with modern tools that make the projects very portable.
Woven Table Runner

Woven Table Runner

Linen/flax and bamboo combine in this hand woven table runner made as a wedding gift, adapted from a placemat pattern. The linen was hand spun by the artist.
Another picture of the finished basket

Kentucky Berry Basket

Baskets are fun to make and an attractive storage and organization solution for yarn, fabric scraps, and more.. This pretty berry basket is woven with reed.
Completed hat with an entire bouquet of flowers.

Pin Loom Woven Flowers

Last year I acquired a 4” pin loom at Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival..These little looms make easy little flowers to adorn a springtime hat or Easter bonnet.
Finished violet flame scarf draped over a spinning wheel

Violet Flame Woven Scarf

Starting with silk roving and hankies, I spun yarn to weave this scarf. I used my spinning wheel and loom to make a gift for a friend's special occasion.