In this beginners tutorial, learn how to frame a weaving (or any small textile) with a few basic supplies to make your fiber art pop!
Hey, friends! I'm coming to you today with my very favorite fiber arts projects! Teaching fiber arts is one of my very favorite things to teach, along with clay. This summer and fall, I put in HOURS creating THIS BOOK which will be due out this coming summer: You can preorder yourself a copy here if you are interested! But if you just can't wait, I thought I'd share some of my very favorite fibers projects right here today. Be sure and follow the links to the lessons as nearly all of them have how-to videos that are perfect for you and your students. Let's start with sewing! 1. These GIANT pizza pillows were such a hit last year with my students that I knew I had to do it again. Because I was wrapping my fibers book this past fall, I decided to kick off the school year with fibers. Usually, I'm all about fiber projects in the spring. This is how we displayed the pillows at last year's art show! This year, we also made both emoji and donut pillows (size: HUGE) but for details on those, you'll have to scoop up my book. 2. If you are looking for a beginner sewing project on a smaller scale, you might wanna try these stitched monsters on for size. My kids used Smart Fab fabric for the bodies but felt would work just fine. If you are curious what types of needles and thread I recommend, be sure and check out this blog post as well as the others where I break it down for you. 3. I learned embroidery from my grandma when I was in elementary school and I LOVED it. It felt so good to learn something so "adult" in my mind: creating a picture with needle and thread. I love sharing this experience with my students now too. You can read all about this Our School Has Heart fiber art's experience right here. This year, I decided to live dangerously and introduce embroidery to my second graders at the start of the school year...when they are still first graders, really. It was a bumpy start but they got it and loved it. This lesson can be found in my book but I did create this video a while back to help you troubleshoot stitching with kids: Actually, the above video was created for AOE during one of their online conferences! This is a couple years old but does walk you thru a lot of important details of all things fiber arts and kids. And here is my troubleshooting embroidery with kiddos video. I hope you find them helpful! 4. For even MORE details on sewing and embroidery, along with a book I strongly recommend, visit here! 5. Needle felting with kiddos is not something I do very often...but I do enjoy doing it! If you attempt needle felting with children, I'd make certain it's with a group of kids that understand the dangers of the needle felting tool and are responsible enough to handle it. As y'all know, I LOVE needle felting and have put in countless hours stabbing stuff. If you are interested in learning more about needle felting, start here. 6. One of the most popular lessons on this blog has been my string art lesson. This is based on a project I did in 5th grade and LOVED. My students have loved it just as much. I've created videos to walk you and your kids through this lesson so be sure and check out this blog post AND this blog post! 7. Paper weaving is a must when you introduce weaving to your students. But what to do with the paper weaving when finished? Last year, we made these woven owls and the kids loved them! Both this blog post and the one mentioned above have A TON of videos on teaching first graders (and up!) how to make a paper loom and weave. 8. Circle Loom Weaving has always been a huge hit! I normally do with my second graders in the spring but this year, I did it with third grade in the fall. I can't tell you how many videos I have on this! Be sure and check this blog post out if you have any questions about getting started. 9. Have you ever tried CD or Embroidery Hoop weaving? So fun and easy! Last year, my second graders tackled CD weaving instead of plate weaving. It was a great way to upcycle those stacks of CD's I'd been accumulating. This type of weaving takes less time than plate weaving as you don't have to spend two art classes painting the plates. They also look super pretty in the window when light hits the CD. Video and lesson details here! 10. Whenever I get stumped for a lesson, I just think back to the things I enjoyed creating as a kid. I remember the summer I spent at a vacation bible school learning straw weaving. So fun! My kids love this one too. Details and video here! 11. Want a lesson that packs a huge punch? Tree weaving teaches landscape painting, weaving and so much more! This lesson of mine has been another huge hit on my blog. I have many videos to walk you and your kids through this fun technique. You can find it here. 12. I have yet to meet a kid who didn't love making Ojos de Dios. Why not try expanding on that love by making BIG God's eyes?! We did that here! 13. Pouch Weaving used to be one of my all time favorite things to teach. Because it is complex, I created an entire series of weaving videos for you and your students, including how to create that cool cord. You can find the beginning of the series here. 14. Got yarn? Then you and your kiddos can yarn bomb! What a great activity for your early finishers too. 15. Shibori! I love shibori dying and so do my students. I created a video that explains EVERY one of these folding techniques and you can see it here. So, truth be told: I've been blogging for seven years and teaching for twenty. I KNOW I've left some great lesson links and videos off this list accidentally. So, you are wanting more, give my name and whatever type of fiber project you are interested in a google search...or search in the bar on the side of this blog. Because there are just so many fun fibers lessons out there. AND stay tuned for my book where there are even more!
DIY Pegboard Cross Stitch Wall Art. Free pattern and template for this giant large-scale art. Step by step tutorial for how to make beautiful fiber art
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Instead of tossing torn or ripped clothing, try this simple method of Sashiko fabric mending. It even works well on ripped knees!
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When it comes to summer DIY projects, there’s nothing better than shibori. It’s a little messy, completely free-form, and a lot of fun. Plus, you can feel a bit like a hippie mad scientist stirring up a bucket of dye in the backyard in preparation of this tie-dyeing project. But lest you think shibori is a one-trick wonder, we found five glorious DIY projects to show off its full range. Spoiler alert: Indigo isn’t the only color you can use.
Originally an ink and tissue painting, this Container Ship art print stacks up against the best of 'em`. Made in our studio on Guemes Island, Washington using a high definition ink process on a 100% cotton fiber acid-free matte paper. Vibrant colors. Image size : 10" wide x 7.25" tallPaper Size: 8.5" x 11"
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Punch Needle embroidery is such an awesome hobby that you absolutely have to try! You can make gorgeous textured wall decor and fiber art and it's super quick and easy!
Our kits include a high-quality instruction booklet and pattern that you can reuse again and again. This DIY kit offers all materials needed for stitching your own embroidery project from start to finish. The workbook includes tips, tricks, photos, and step by step instruction to help you start your embroidery journey or further your skills. This kit is great for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike. *Kit does not include scissors or tracing pen* This kit includes: -Instructions booklet for tracing your pattern, loading your hoop, stitching the design, suggested techniques, and backing your hoop for display. -Traceable pattern that can be used over and over -Cotton fabric square -1 Embroidery Needle -6 strand Embroidery Floss -Wooden Embroidery Hoop
A mixed media line rug project to help first graders explore various materials, help develop fine motor skills and learn about various types of lines.
I was always intrigued by needle-felting. I found this tutorial on Pinterest and I loved the idea, but I had never tried this technique before, so I didn't dare just giving it a go without reading more about it first. As I couldn't find the original post online - the link just led me to a Polish "Pinterest-alike" tool - I had to look for information else where. Luckily, I am a member of Crafty Creatives and one of the monthly kits contained a pretty good "how to" for beginners with no previous experience on needle-felting. So below are my thoughts on this tutorial. I am not sure about the elbow pads, but I absolutely adore the idea of adding textured shapes to plain cotton fabric. The possibilities are infinite! What you will need: - Wool roving (this is wool that has been twisted, attenuated and freed of foreign matter in the stage before its conversion into yarn. It is more refined than wool batting). - Felting needle (Caution! Felting needles are covered in tiny barbs - these are what tangles the wool together - and it really hurts if you stab your finger with it, a lot more than with a normal needle or pin). - A foam pad (you can easily find this at Amazon or Ebay and they came in different sizes, make sure you get the ones specifically designed for needle felting, mainly because of its thickness). - For this particular tutorial a cookie cutter is used to help with the shape. Although it is not essential, it does help first timers. Things to keep in mind: - This process of needle-felting through another fabric is slightly different then just making shapes using your wool straight agains the foam pad. - Remember to work with layers and to keep your bundles about 1cm thick. You can always add bits here and there as you will see in the next pictures. - With the wool in place, start stabbing it. Remember you don't need to stab it too far in the foam. The barbs are the the tip of the needle. Last but not least... - After working a few layers, remove the cookie cutter (if you're using one) and work your edges. Use the needle to perfect your shape. - Once you've finished, use an iron to help fixing it. Remember to do it both ways (inside and out). I learnt that spraying some water over it before ironing helps make your shape denser.
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So all my students, kinder-town through 4th-grade-land, are participating in International Dot Day. I know several of you art teacherin' peeps are doing the same, amiright? I have absolutely loved dreaming up projects that I hope (fingers and toes crossed) have been artistic, creative, unique and inspiring (our feature Word(s) of the Week for these first four weeks of school). I'll give you a sneak peak of all our projects at the end of the week with complete lessons to come. In the meantime, lemme introduce you to my favorite dot lesson to date, the String-Stitched Dot! Dude. After seeing this 4th grader's stitched design I've decided I wanna create a stitched color wheel! Doesn't this one totally remind you of that? I love his pattern. I gave the kids three design options to choose from with the freedom to play with those ideas, change 'em and make them their own. I love how this artist used symmetry and color to create a sunset-esque stitch. One of the ideas the kids could stitch was one we called "rotating squares". This was not an easy design to stitch but once you got the hang of it, it went by in a flash. None of the kids wanted to stop stitching so many of them thought of ways to enhance that design idea. I liked how Tony found a way to stitch a circle around this squares. For this lesson, we used the following: * 10" X 10" cardboard (I did a lil dumpster diving for those) * Paint and brushes (because the cardboard looked like, well, cardboard. We had to jazz it up.) * Florescent yarn (because this here art teacher is currently on an '80's kick, can ya tell?) * Tapestry needles (what big eyes you have! The better to thread you with, my dear.) * Stitching template (so we all end up with the same 16 evenly spaced lines) * Masking tape On our very first day of art, after covering all this biznatch, the kids painted their pieces of cardboard, "thickly and quickly". Meaning, since they had the option of using texture combs, they needed to make sure the paint was thick and wet as the comb can only rake the surface and create super cool textures when it is. Then I gave the kids of using florescent paint to add some splatters as, let's be honest, splatter painting is super rad. AND makes the first day of art just about the best thing everrrrr. On our second day of art, after our Word of the Week/Artist Inspiration routine, we had to prep our board for stitching. For that, I gave the kids these old coffee container lids with 16 evenly spaced notches drawn with silver Sharpie. The kids were to make sure the circle was placed 2" from the top/bottom and sides (well, hello thar, math connection!) before tracing it and drawing tick marks for the notches. Once done with that, the kids were given such dangerous art supplies as push pins and needles. With the push pins, the kids put the initial holes in their boards where the notches were drawn. Because they'd be stitching with thick tapestry needles, I then had them go back and push the needles through the board to make the notches even bigger. From there, the kids had to start plotting their design... For this, they got a worksheet. Yay, worksheets! They had to complete the directions of each design ("even if I don't want the other designs?!" YES. DO. IT. RIGHT. MEOW.) They were also given the option to come up with their own ideas, or mix and match the ones I suggested, on the right. To best explain this process, I created a lil video clip. There are several steps so I hope I'm making some sort of sense. I showed the kids the steps to stitching ALL three of these designs that way they could feel free to pick and choose/mix and match once they were on their own. And now! For a Totally Inappropriate Short Story! Gather 'round friends, this one's a gem: So, on that very first day of stitching, when I'm walking the kids through the steps, I thought it might be less confusing for them if I referred each of the 16 holes in their stitching board as a letter. This way they could remember stuff like, "I stitch from A to B, from A to C, back to A then to D", for 'zample. However, whilst in the midst of teaching, I may or may not have mistakenly said this several times (unbeknownst to my innocent babies!): "You first start at the A-hole. Then you go to the B-hole. Return to the A-hole. REMEMBER! If you are doing a radiating design, you always return to the A-hole." And I think it was the phrase always return to the A-hole that actually stopped me mid-breath and caused a rash of red to creep over my face. My mind started racing: did I just say the words A-hole to my kids, not once but several times, and neither me nor the kids noticed?! If I don't call it A-hole, what DO I call it? The "A-Spot"? What happens when we get to the letter G?! OMGeee, what am I gonna do?! And it was then that we began to refer to the notches as numbers. And all was A-hole-free in art land. WHEW. I gotta say, the kids loved this project. Especially my boys. Which I don't find that surprising as they are always the ones that love any weaving projects we do. It's that working-with-my-hands/math-mind that makes them adore these types of things. Is that sexist? Maybe. Is it true? Yes. A coupla kids found ways to incorporate their initial in the design. This one kills me ask it looks like the symbol for Anarchy...and this sweet child is the furthest thing from a punky-Anarchist. I love how this artist played with our school colors to create her design. And there you have it! A String-Stitched Dot for Dot Day! Do you think this is a project that you'd give a go in your art room? I do believe your kids would dig it. For our display, I decided to connect the boards together with a coupla paperclips. I love how they look as a group...ready for Dot Day! And what are you up to for Dot Day? I'd love to know what your kids are creating so puh-lease share, y'all!
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This trendy and versatile wrap around shrug is a quick and easy project. It looks great either with a casual outfit or with a sexy pair of jeans. It is warm and comfortable, the perfect accessory for any occasion, convertible into a winter scarf. And it’s never too early to start getting wrapped in coziness […]
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KOR- Bouclelaine X Soumine https://www.bouclelaine.fr/ https://smartstore.naver.com/nougatbar_knits/ 부끌르랜과의 콜라보 작품입니다. 부끌르랜의 메리노 앙고라는 부드럽고 잔털감이 많은 실입니다. 뜨개 하는 동안에도 행복하고 스웨터로 입기에도 좋은 실로 까멜리아 스웨터를 뜨기에 적합하여 추천합니다. 이 도안은 차트 위주의 서술형 도안입니다. 차트는 A3,A4 용지 두가지 버전으로 첨부되어 있으며 기기로 확대하며 보거나 확대 인쇄도 가능합니다. 까멜리아 스웨터는 탑다운 형식으로 평면뜨기로 시작하여 네크라인을 만든 후 원형뜨기 합니다. 레글런 늘림으로 요크를 만들고, 몸통과 소매를 분리 후에는 따로 원형뜨기 합니다. 마지막에 네크라인에서 코를 주워 겹단 목밴드를 만들어 줍니다. 레글런 코를 제외한 모든 코는 겉면 기준으로 모두 겉뜨기입니다. 사이즈 1(2)3(4) 상세 사이즈는 사진으로 확인해주세요. 사용한 실 Sport 굵기의 울실 Merinos Angora SPORT from Bouclelaine 437 yards (400 meters) /100 grams (3.53 ounces) 90% Merino Wool 10% Angora MC (Du) 250(300)300(350) grams / 920(1050)1200(1300) meters CC A (Piment) 100(100)100(150) grams / 320(370)400(450) meters CC B (Renard éffarouchée) 50(50)50(100) grams / 160(185)210(230) meters CC C (Feuillage persistant)10(10)10(10) grams / 20(24)27(30) meters 사용한 바늘 3.5/3.75/4 mm 줄바늘(40,60,80 cm), 장갑바늘이나 숏팁 또는 매직루프 테크닉 사용. 게이지 23코 28단 / 10 cm x 10 cm 4 mm 바늘로 배색뜨기 세탁후. 기타 스티치마커 8개, 자투리 실이나 여분의 줄바늘 (소매 분리시 사용), 돗바늘. FRA- Bouclelaine X Soumine Camélia Sweater est une collaboration avec Bouclelaine. Ce pull est tricoté avec un magnifique fil doux. Je recommande vivement d’utiliser du Mérinos Angora pour ce pull. Ce patron est un patron écrit comprenant des diagrammes. Deux versions des diagrammes sont incluses, A3, A4 et il est possible d’agrandir et imprimer les diagrammes. Le Camélia Sweater est tricoté de haut en bas. Au départ, tricoter à plat pour former l’encolure puis joindre en rond. Le yoke est formé avec des augmentations en raglan. Après avoir séparé les manches et le corps de l’ouvrage, ils sont tricotés en rond. Enfin, relever les mailles le long de l’encolure et tricoter la bande d’encolure pliée. Chaque diagramme est entièrement tricoté en jersey tous les rangs sauf pour les mailles de raglan. Tailles 1(2)3(4) Veuillez vous référer aux détails de taille dans l’image. L’échantillon est tricoté en taille 1 et je le porte avec une aisance positive de 18 cm au niveau du buste. Fil Merinos Angora SPORT de Bouclelaine 437 mètres (400 yards) /100 grammes (3.53 onces) 90% laine mérinos 10% angora CP (Du) 250(300)300(350) grammes / 920(1050)1200(1300) mètres CC A (Piment) 100(100)100(150) grammes / 320(370)400(450) mètres CC B (Renard effarouché) 50(50)50(100) grammes / 160(185)210(230) mètres CC C (Feuillage persistant)10(10)10(10) grammes / 20(24)27(30) mètres Aiguilles Aiguilles circulaires de 3.5 / 3.75 / 4 mm (US 4/5/6) de 40,60,80 cm (ou plus longues si la technique du magic-loop est utilisée) ou aiguilles double pointe. Échantillon 23 m x 28 rangs / 10 cm x 10 cm en jacquard tricoté avec des aiguilles de 4 mm (US 6) après lavage. Mercerie 8 marqueurs de maille, reste de fil ou aiguille à torsades supplémentaire, aiguille à tapisserie. ENG- Bouclelaine X Soumine Camélia Sweater is a collaboration with Bouclelaine. This sweater is knitted with the gorgeous cozy yarn that does not itchy at all. I highly recommend to use Merino Angora for this Sweater. This pattern is a written pattern included charts. Two version of the charts are attached, A3, A4 and it is possible to enlarge and print out the charts. Camélia Sweater is knitted from the top down. At first work back and forth to shape the neckline and then join work into the round. The yoke is formed with raglan increases. After separating the work for body and sleeves, they are worked in the round. Finally, pick up the stitches along the neck opening and work the neck band folded. Every chart is worked entirely in stockinette stitch every round except for raglan stitches. Size 1(2)3(4) Please refer to chart of size detail. Yarn Merinos Angora SPORT from Bouclelaine 437 yards (400 meters) /100 grams (3.53 ounces) 90% Merino Wool 10% Angora MC (Du) 250(300)300(350) grams / 920(1050)1200(1300) meters CC A (Piment) 100(100)100(150) grams / 320(370)400(450) meters CC B (Renard éffarouchée) 50(50)50(100) grams / 160(185)210(230) meters CC C (Feuillage persistant)10(10)10(10) grams / 20(24)27(30) meters Needles 3.5/3.75/4 mm (US 4/5/6) a circular needle/40,60,80 cm(or longer if magic loop technique is used) or Double-Pointed Needles. Gauge 23 sts x 28 rows / 10 cm x 10 cm in stranded stockinette stitch with a needle 4 mm(US 6) after wash. Notions 8 Stitch markers, waste yarn or spare cable needles, tapestry needle. Enjoy!
Learn how to do punch needle with yarn the easy way in this step by step tutorial! Includes video tutorial and written instructions.
Classic meets modern with these pretty granny square pumpkins. With endless color possibilities and almost as many ways to put them together, you can make a granny square pumpkin collection as unique as you. This pumpkin pattern is versatile so you can try switching up your yarn weight to make big chunky pumpkins!This post contains...
Here we go! I’m so excited to kick off this series of finger-knitting projects. For the first project, B proffered his largest ball of finger-knitting...
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This quilted wallhanging, demonstrates how careful choice of colour and applying the rules followed in photography can produced a work of art, which many would be happy to capture as a photography. Very slight cropping to straighten the lopsided hanging, and enhancement of hue and saturation to recreate the colours which were slightly washed out under the lighting. Not made by me, but unfortunately did not think to make of note of who did make it.
Shirley Bredal wants to give our children the best start in life. Their hand-knitted baby clothes wrap your little one up in warmth, love, and protection. Made from natural fibres, they are perfectly gentle for sensitive baby skin, with a long lifespan so they can be passed down from one child to an
Quilting Counts! Really, when you think about it, it’s the stitching through the layers that transforms a top into a quilt, so make sure it contributes in full measure to the beauty of your quilt! Elegant & Powerful Straight Lines: Fully integrated and thoughtfully planned quilting enhances and supports the quilt. By integrated, I mean that the quilted stitch design should tell the same story as the quilt’s composition. Strong lines make a very noticeable contribution to the visual impact of a quilt. Lines have the power to direct attention toward or away from its various parts. They can affect the mood of the work by adding movement and excitement or contribute a quieter, mellower feel. For example, horizontal lines commonly create the impression of calm, tranquility and space. Strong vertical lines can give the feeling of importance, drama and height. Diagonals tend to indicate action or forward movement. Tightly angled lines that constantly meet and cross each other give a dynamic, lively effect to the work. The same kind of line, running in different directions, can add interest to the overall quilting pattern. Repeated lines of parallel stitching on traditional quilts often changed direction upon reaching the outside border, thus highlighting the center or the border – or both! Decoding the Magic of Lines: There are three basic qualities of any stitched line; visibility, style and scale. Understanding them lets us easily expand the range of potential designs we can create. Varying each of them opens an endless range of quilting ideas. Melody’s TIP: A great way to test a design before stitching is to draw it onto a piece of clear Duralar™ or Plexiglas™, a piece about 18” by 24”. Mark the edges with tape so you know where to stop from drawing on your quilt top. Place it over your quilt, test patterns directly onto the plastic with a Vis-à-Vis Wet Erase™ pen. This allows you to evaluate how the lines and shapes of your planned quilting design will relate to the pattern of your quilt top In Conclusion…Your quilt top is beautiful – and the quilting is the delicious frosting on the cake! Let the feel of your quilt and your unique artistic interpretation play out in your work. The result? Pure genius!
Artist Catherine Rosselle created an amazing series of creepy embroidered insects called Insectomanie.
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I know some of you are looking at this DIY and saying, “I don’t have good handwriting” or “I don’t know how to embroider. I’m not a machine!” Well, I’m excited to share my favorite hand-embroidery hack with you today! I used it to make this fun DIY embroidered sweatshirt and as a fellow handwriting deficient …
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Have you been wanting to learn how to do punch needle embroidery? In this Punch Needle for Beginners Tutorial, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started with punch needle today!
Some call it tapestry crochet. Others call it color-work, fair isle or intarsia. People may use a variety of terms for what seems to be the same thing. So... What is Tapestry Crochet? Although sometimes used interchangeably, the terms above actually mean slightly different things. Here's your one stop guide.
