How to stitch the back of a Sami Reindeer Leather Bracelet.This article is a continuation from How to Make a Sami Reindeer Leather BraceletStep 1 – How to Weave the Pewter braid […]
Paivi Suomi
I've had an interest in weaving, looms, yarns and textiles since I was a small child. I learned to knit, crochet, sew, do needlepoint at my mother's knee. My grandmother was a Saami from northern Norway. I am very interested in studying more about traditional Saami and Finnish style weaving and handicrafts.
Paivi Suomi
How to Sew a Sami Bracelet
This article continues from Part 1 – Sami Pulla Bracelet Pattern for making a Pewter braid.
Sami Armband – 4 Strand
Sami style reindeer bracelets are usually made using reindeer leather and pewter thread. The pewter thread is woven into a braid and then hand stitched onto a length of reindeer leather. The […]
Crewel Embroidery Stitches
DMC – Crewel Embroidery stitchesEmbroidery Stitch Guide
Rya Rug Yarn Calculations
Rya Rug – How Much Yarn? How much yarn do you need to weave the pile for a rya rug? To answer this question, you will need to know:1 – How long […]
Rya Rug Stitching Instructions
Rya Rug Stitching Instructions The Finnish Rya is made of knotted wool(with about a 1 – 1.5 inch pile), tied to a handwoven fabric backing. The special rya backing is woven using […]