Simple how-to instructions for weaving, spinning, dyeing and other textiles.
The secret to successful natural dyeing of cellulose fibres, yarns and fabrics such as cotton and linen is thorough scouring. The scouring process removes natural oils, waxes and pectins from the fibre so that the dyes can penetrate the fibre more readily.… Read more...
I find that warping a loom from the Front to the Back, much faster and easier than the traditional method of warping from Back to Front.… Read more...
The old fashioned wash board is quickly becoming my most used felting tool. I use it for the final fulling process when wet felting.… Read more...
Wet felting with wool is so versatile. With a bit of wool, a length of bubble wrap, a spray bottle, some soap and water, you can make just about anything you can imagine.… Read more...
Making a needle felted snowman is a good beginner needle felting project. You will learn how to form a ball using needle felting, how to make indents and shapes and how to join 2 needle felted pieces together.… Read more...
What is a Russian join? A Russian join is a very effective way to join 2 yarn ends without using a knot.… Read more...
