A Rya rug can be woven and knotted directly on a loom, or the backing can be woven separately on the loom and rya knots can be hand stitched afterwards onto the […]
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
Why Do I Spin Wool
“Because we are always only a week away from the tent.” I came across this article today as I was looking through one of my handspinning books. It was written by my […]
Anti-microbial Effects of Natural Dyes
Anti-microbial Effects of Natural DyesNatural dyes are a good thing. In my research, I came across numerous research studies that have been done in the past several years about dye plants and […]
How to Sew a Face Mask – P2
Hem Inside Pocket Edge I created a pocket for this mask so that I could add an additional filter inside for more protection. I used white cotton fabric for the inside lining […]
How to Sew a Face Mask
Since I have developed asthma and had cancer awhile ago, I have found it necessary to wear a face mask when I work with fluffy fibre or with dyes.
How to Make Bias Tape
Hww to Make Bias Tape BindingCut a few strips of fabric on the bias using a rotary cutter or scissors. For this mask, I am cutting the tape to approx. 5 cm […]