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Steampunk Brooch with woven fabric and an upcycled juice can lid
I love weaving jewelry, and I love upcycling. copyright Noreen Crone-Findlay http://www.crone-findlay.com So, I have combined these loves by using upcycled elements in some really fun Steampunk...
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Quick tip for cutting hand woven fabric
So many people are afraid to cut their handwoven fabric…. BUT…. conquering the fear of snipping means that you can chop away with great gusto and whip up fabulous, one of a kind garments and...
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Video tutorial- How to weave geometric motifs on the peg loom
My newest video tutorial is all about how to weave geometric motifs on the peg or stick weaving loom. copyright Noreen Crone-Findlay http://www.crone-fndlay.com I use the gorgeous new Peg Loom from...
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How to weave a rectangular scarf on a triangle loom
I have been weaving a lot of scarves, so I am in ‘scarf mind’ mode The other day, I was looking at my triangle loom, and thought…. I think that I could weave a rectangular scarf on that! So, I warped...
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Video tutorial for weaving circles on the peg loom
Weaving a circle can be a tricky thing on most looms. But, thanks to short row techniques, weaving a circle on a peg loom is really quite simple. I’ve been weaving a lot of them lately, as they are a...
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How to weave a tiny square on the Zoom Loom
There is an ongoing Weave Along on the Zoom Loom group on Ravelry. Here’s the link: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/zoom-loom-club/2841435/1-25#13 I love weaving dolls, so I was hooked on the idea of...
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Tips for embroidering on woven Zoom Loom or pin style looms
In my previous post, I showed how to weave a tiny square on the Zoom Loom. That’s because there’s a fun ‘Weave along’ on the Zoom loom group on Ravelry- all about weaving dolls on the Zoom loom. I’ve...
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How to weave a rectangle on the Zoom Loom
I am always intrigued by figuring out ways of maximizing the potential of small looms. Just because a loom is square, why should it be limited to weaving just squares? Rectangles are important in the...
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How to weave a triangle on the Zoom Loom
I have been experimenting with the Schacht Zoom Loom, and figuring out how to weave more shapes with it than just the square it was designed to weave. In previous blog posts, I’ve shown how to weave...
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Pivoting clamp for pipe style tapestry loom
The Archie Brennan copper pipe looms are easy-ish to build and wonderful to weave on. Here’s a link to the instructions that we used to build mine: LINK It struck me that warping the pipe loom would be...
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How to build an upcycled loom and stand from recycled stuff
For the last month or so, I have been building and weaving up a storm. I am part of a project in Edmonton, Alberta, called, Green Windows City, that has partnered 13 artists with small shops in the...
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4 videos on Lucet cord making techniques
copyright Noreen Crone-Findlay http://www.crone-findlay.com I absolutely love Lucets. I have designed and made a very small lucet that is my all time favorite. It’s only 2 inches by 2 inches, and so...
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Lucet techniques- 5 – Shoelaces- upcycle to make aiglets
This is the 5th how to video in my series of Lucet technique tutorials. copyright Noreen Crone-Findlay http://www.crone-findlay.com In this video tutorial, I show how to make awesome shoelaces, and a...
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Folding stand for my Mirrix tapestry loom
I am pleased as can be- I’ve just built myself a spiffy new folding stand for my Mirrix tapestry loom. I’ve done several variations on this loom stand – I began by designing a folding stand for my...
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Peg loom woven mask
A friend of mine has fallen in love with peg loom weaving and has woven her first mask on the peg loom. This reminded me that I haven’t posted pics of a mask that I wove in December of 2013, after...
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Upcycling a little box into a band loom
I can’t share photographs of the weaving that I am doing for my new book, nor can I say anything about it, but, I can tell you about something else I have been up to. :) I absolutely love weaving...
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How to weave doll dresses on pin looms
It’s pure joy to carve little wooden dolls. And, because I love weaving on small looms, it makes sense to weave dresses for them, too. copyright Noreen Crone-Findlay http://www.tottietalkscrafts.com...
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Lucet techniques- 6- Celtic Interlace Hearts
This is the 6th how to video in Noreen Crone-Findlay’s series of Lucet technique tutorials. copyright Noreen Crone-Findlay http://www.crone-findlay.com In this video, I show how to make gorgeous...
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A Butterfly to make on the Lucet
Butterflies are the symbol of transformation, and since everyone I know seems to be experiencing some kind of transformative experience or another, it seems to me to be a good time to make some little...
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Thumbelina Loom Oh! Love! Love! Love!
I am in love. Well, actually, I am in a lot of loves- with my husband, our kids, our grandson, our dogs, our beloved friends, our community….. But, this ~new~ love is serious❤ loom love❤ , like...
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