Articles related to "Fiber Arts"
Easy Lace Scarf
Here is a very fast lacey scarf to knit for Valentine or late season gift giving!
• knit • fiber arts • art • crafts • knitting
Here is a very fast lacey scarf to knit for Valentine or late season gift giving!
• knit • fiber arts • art • crafts • knitting
Boot Liners
Here is a pattern for boot liners for the rubber boots commonly called "Wellies" or "Barn Boots."
• crochet • fiber arts • textile • arts • textile crafts
Here is a pattern for boot liners for the rubber boots commonly called "Wellies" or "Barn Boots."
• crochet • fiber arts • textile • arts • textile crafts
Candy Cane Sweater
Here is a fun children's sweater in three sizes! It looks like a candy cane!
• knitting • fiber arts • arts and crafts • textile crafts • crafts
Here is a fun children's sweater in three sizes! It looks like a candy cane!
• knitting • fiber arts • arts and crafts • textile crafts • crafts
Carding Without Handcards
You can card fleece without hand cards using this old peasant method.
• fiber preparation • textiles • fiber arts • hand spinning • fleece
You can card fleece without hand cards using this old peasant method.
• fiber preparation • textiles • fiber arts • hand spinning • fleece
Create a Heart
Here are the general directions for making a heart shape using either knit or crochet. This way you can develop your own projects from lapel pins, dish clothes, to pillows!
• fiber arts • arts and crafts • textile crafts • textile arts • knit
Here are the general directions for making a heart shape using either knit or crochet. This way you can develop your own projects from lapel pins, dish clothes, to pillows!
• fiber arts • arts and crafts • textile crafts • textile arts • knit
Crochet Felt Hat
Here's a way to make felt by crocheting wool and mohair and making use of the action of your washing machine to make felt.
• crochet • fiber art • textile arts • textile crafts • crafts
Here's a way to make felt by crocheting wool and mohair and making use of the action of your washing machine to make felt.
• crochet • fiber art • textile arts • textile crafts • crafts
Dyeing with Prickly Pear
How to use prickly pear fruit for natural dyeing to obtain the traditional Native American red color.
• dyeing • natural dyeing • dyes • dye • prickly pear
How to use prickly pear fruit for natural dyeing to obtain the traditional Native American red color.
• dyeing • natural dyeing • dyes • dye • prickly pear
DYEING: Easy Grocery Store Dyes
Here are some household items which make great dyes for fiber and cloth. This is a cheap safe way to learn the process of natural dyeing.
• dye • dyeing • cloth • craft • arts and crafts
Here are some household items which make great dyes for fiber and cloth. This is a cheap safe way to learn the process of natural dyeing.
• dye • dyeing • cloth • craft • arts and crafts
DYEING: Secret Techniques -- special effects!
Knowing the dye receptivity of various fibers allows you to be very creative in your fiber projects. This article looks at the different dyes one can use for cellulose and protein fibers and how combining them can produce unique effects.
• dye • dyes • dyeing • color • fiber
Knowing the dye receptivity of various fibers allows you to be very creative in your fiber projects. This article looks at the different dyes one can use for cellulose and protein fibers and how combining them can produce unique effects.
• dye • dyes • dyeing • color • fiber
Even Dyeing
Dyeing fiber and fabric to produce even color can be a bit tricky. Here are some hints to help produce nice even colors when you dye.
• dye • dyeing • fabric • fiber • fiber arts
Dyeing fiber and fabric to produce even color can be a bit tricky. Here are some hints to help produce nice even colors when you dye.
• dye • dyeing • fabric • fiber • fiber arts
Free Pattern Sites: part II
Here are even more free pattern sites for fiber arts and crafts. Happy creating!
• fiber arts • crafts • knitting • crochet • sewing
Here are even more free pattern sites for fiber arts and crafts. Happy creating!
• fiber arts • crafts • knitting • crochet • sewing
Get Started in Weaving ---Cheap!
One doesn't need an expensive floor loom to learn to weave. Here are some projects for you in cheap simple weaving.
• loom • simple weaving • fiber • fiber arts • textiles
One doesn't need an expensive floor loom to learn to weave. Here are some projects for you in cheap simple weaving.
• loom • simple weaving • fiber • fiber arts • textiles
Hand Pain and Fiber Art
Knitting and crocheting should never be painful. Follow these recommendations to prevent aches and pains.
• knit and pain • crochet and pain • painful knit • painful crochet • knit pain
Knitting and crocheting should never be painful. Follow these recommendations to prevent aches and pains.
• knit and pain • crochet and pain • painful knit • painful crochet • knit pain
HATS! HATS! HATS!
Here are some of the patterns of my most popular holiday hat designs --including the famous PUMPKIN HATS, all on one page.
• hat patterns • free patterns • fiber arts • textile crafts • crafts
Here are some of the patterns of my most popular holiday hat designs --including the famous PUMPKIN HATS, all on one page.
• hat patterns • free patterns • fiber arts • textile crafts • crafts
Lacey Easter Hat
Here is a an easy quick lacey cap for Spring wear, plus some links for quick Easter gifts!
• knit • easter hat • free pattern textile crafts • textile arts • textile
Here is a an easy quick lacey cap for Spring wear, plus some links for quick Easter gifts!
• knit • easter hat • free pattern textile crafts • textile arts • textile
Make Your Own Cheap Frame Loom
Make an simple portable frame loom for weaving and textile experiemnts.
• loom • textiles • fiber arts • cloth • frame loom
Make an simple portable frame loom for weaving and textile experiemnts.
• loom • textiles • fiber arts • cloth • frame loom
Mohair Shawl
Here is a nice light mohair shawl for you to knit on those long cold winter days.
• knit • textile • textile crafts • knitting • fiber arts
Here is a nice light mohair shawl for you to knit on those long cold winter days.
• knit • textile • textile crafts • knitting • fiber arts
Patterns for Homespun Yarns
Here are some quick easy patterns for homespun yarn I've developed. Included are a sea serpent toy, barbie dresses, and a cloche hat.
• pattern • homespun • yarn knitting • crochet • fiber arts
Here are some quick easy patterns for homespun yarn I've developed. Included are a sea serpent toy, barbie dresses, and a cloche hat.
• pattern • homespun • yarn knitting • crochet • fiber arts
Plastic Bag Earth Day Rug
Here is a great Earth Day Project made from plastic grocery bags...a bag rug!
• fiber arts. textile crafts • fiber arts • free pattern • crochet
Here is a great Earth Day Project made from plastic grocery bags...a bag rug!
• fiber arts. textile crafts • fiber arts • free pattern • crochet
Pumpkin Face Mask
Here is a pattern for a pull-on Halloween mask with eye and mouth openings for safety. This is for a pumpkin, but you can also make it in different colors for different masks.
• halloween • hats • free pattern • knitting • fiber arts
Here is a pattern for a pull-on Halloween mask with eye and mouth openings for safety. This is for a pumpkin, but you can also make it in different colors for different masks.
• halloween • hats • free pattern • knitting • fiber arts
PUMPKIN SWEATER
Here is a kewl pumpkin sweater pattern I designed for my kid. He just loves it.
• knit • knitting • textile crafts • arts and crafts • art
Here is a kewl pumpkin sweater pattern I designed for my kid. He just loves it.
• knit • knitting • textile crafts • arts and crafts • art
Rib and Garter Sweater
Here's an easy, yet stylish sweater which uses texture for interest.
• sweater • knitting • fiber art • fiberarts • free pattern
Here's an easy, yet stylish sweater which uses texture for interest.
• sweater • knitting • fiber art • fiberarts • free pattern
Shamrock Pillow or Sachet
Here is a way to crochet or knit a shamrock shaped pillow or a smaller shamrock sachet!
• knit • crochet • free pattern • textile crafts • textile arts
Here is a way to crochet or knit a shamrock shaped pillow or a smaller shamrock sachet!
• knit • crochet • free pattern • textile crafts • textile arts
Summer Beach Hat
Here is an easy quick wide brim sun hat that folds to fit in a beach bag!
• crochet • fiber arts • textile crafts • textile arts • arts and crafts
Here is an easy quick wide brim sun hat that folds to fit in a beach bag!
• crochet • fiber arts • textile crafts • textile arts • arts and crafts
Super Long Stocking Cap
Here is a REALLY long stocking hat that doubles as a scarf. This version is five feet long!
• free pattern • fiber arts • textiles • knitting • knit hat
Here is a REALLY long stocking hat that doubles as a scarf. This version is five feet long!
• free pattern • fiber arts • textiles • knitting • knit hat
The PVC Pipe Nahavo Loom
How to build an inexpensive Navaho rug loom out of PVC pipe.
• loom • loom construction • fiber • fiber arts • textiles
How to build an inexpensive Navaho rug loom out of PVC pipe.
• loom • loom construction • fiber • fiber arts • textiles
The Quality of Ancient Textiles
Recently I've noticed that there seems to be a common misconception that textiles in times past were crude and poorly woven. Nothing could be further from the truth.
• ancient • past • weaving • spinning • textiles
Recently I've noticed that there seems to be a common misconception that textiles in times past were crude and poorly woven. Nothing could be further from the truth.
• ancient • past • weaving • spinning • textiles
WACKY CHRISTMAS HAT
Wacky Christmas hat for the young or young at heart! Quick gift pattern!
• free pattern • fiber arts • textule arts • textile crafts • hat pattern
Wacky Christmas hat for the young or young at heart! Quick gift pattern!
• free pattern • fiber arts • textule arts • textile crafts • hat pattern
WEAVING TECHNIQUE: Simple Tapestry
Inlay tapestry is easy to learn and can be done on very simple looms. Try this project to make a Christmas mug rug for a friend.
• weaving • loom • tapestry • textile • fiber
Inlay tapestry is easy to learn and can be done on very simple looms. Try this project to make a Christmas mug rug for a friend.
• weaving • loom • tapestry • textile • fiber
Web Site Review: Wool Works
A review of Wool Works, the first and largest Internet knitting site. When I'm looking for knitting information, the Wool Works Resource page is the first place I check.
• knitting • online knitting • wool works • yarn • spinning
A review of Wool Works, the first and largest Internet knitting site. When I'm looking for knitting information, the Wool Works Resource page is the first place I check.
• knitting • online knitting • wool works • yarn • spinning
What's The Madder?
How to dye reds and oranges with madder root which can be a very trickly natural dye plant.
• natural dye • dye • dyeing • red dye • fiber art
How to dye reds and oranges with madder root which can be a very trickly natural dye plant.
• natural dye • dye • dyeing • red dye • fiber art
Wood Chip Dyeing
Various wood bark and chips can be used for dyeing a variety of colors. They need a bit more time and trouble to release their color but can produce some of the best natural tones particularly in blues and purples.
• natural dyeing • historical dyeing • dye • dye plants • bark
Various wood bark and chips can be used for dyeing a variety of colors. They need a bit more time and trouble to release their color but can produce some of the best natural tones particularly in blues and purples.
• natural dyeing • historical dyeing • dye • dye plants • bark
Baby Buntings to Knit and Crochet
Here is an easy baby bunting pattern in knit or crochet versions. Large needles and crochet hooks make this nice baby gift work up quickly!
• fiber arts • fiber • crochet • knit • knitting
Here is an easy baby bunting pattern in knit or crochet versions. Large needles and crochet hooks make this nice baby gift work up quickly!
• fiber arts • fiber • crochet • knit • knitting
Color It Bright
Hand-Dyeing of wool and wool yarns
• dyed-in-the-wool • yarn • analine • mordant • cochineal
Hand-Dyeing of wool and wool yarns
• dyed-in-the-wool • yarn • analine • mordant • cochineal
CROCHET HOLIDAY BASKET
Here is a pattern for a nice gift basket that can be made of many different materials. Makes a lovely easter gift.
• basket • crochet • free pattern • free crochet pattern • textile arts
Here is a pattern for a nice gift basket that can be made of many different materials. Makes a lovely easter gift.
• basket • crochet • free pattern • free crochet pattern • textile arts
Design: Playing With Color and Form
Last week I talked about executing a design inspiration -- turning vision into knitting -- and considered making a sweater or a shawl using color, texture, or a combination of both. This week I'm going to speculate about using the design elements in different, possibly more creative, ways.
• knitting • knit • knits • knitters • knitter
Last week I talked about executing a design inspiration -- turning vision into knitting -- and considered making a sweater or a shawl using color, texture, or a combination of both. This week I'm going to speculate about using the design elements in different, possibly more creative, ways.
• knitting • knit • knits • knitters • knitter
Design: The Sky's the Limit
In my last article, I talked about inspiration, knowledge, skill, and confidence as requirements for a good knit design, and I described a landscape that has inspired me. In this article I'll talk about turning an inspiration into a design, using my knowledge of knitting.
• knitting • knit • knits • knitters • knitter
In my last article, I talked about inspiration, knowledge, skill, and confidence as requirements for a good knit design, and I described a landscape that has inspired me. In this article I'll talk about turning an inspiration into a design, using my knowledge of knitting.
• knitting • knit • knits • knitters • knitter
Dyeing:Lady's Bedstraw
Lady's Bedstraw is a common weed in much of North America. It was orignally brought to the Americas for cheese production and cloth dyeing. It produces a nice bright red much like madder root a plant relative. Try it in your dyeing experiments!
• dye • dyeing • red • natural dye • textiles
Lady's Bedstraw is a common weed in much of North America. It was orignally brought to the Americas for cheese production and cloth dyeing. It produces a nice bright red much like madder root a plant relative. Try it in your dyeing experiments!
• dye • dyeing • red • natural dye • textiles
Easy Crochet Poncho
Here is a super easy fast poncho pattern that uses yarn left overs.
• poncho • free pattern • crochet pattern • crochet • textile arts
Here is a super easy fast poncho pattern that uses yarn left overs.
• poncho • free pattern • crochet pattern • crochet • textile arts
Easy, Cheap Kid Xmas Projects
Here's a number of cheap easy Xmas ornaments and gifts for holiday gift giving!
• kid's crafts • arts • crafts • arts and crafts • fiber arts
Here's a number of cheap easy Xmas ornaments and gifts for holiday gift giving!
• kid's crafts • arts • crafts • arts and crafts • fiber arts
Fiber Sample Sweater
Holiday gift production can result in a huge pile of left over fiber and yarns. Here is a sweaterthat makes use of all those little bits of stuff.
• knitting • fiber arts • textile arts • knit • gift
Holiday gift production can result in a huge pile of left over fiber and yarns. Here is a sweaterthat makes use of all those little bits of stuff.
• knitting • fiber arts • textile arts • knit • gift
Free Pattern Sites: part I
Many free patterns for all sorts of craft and fiber projects exist all over the NET. You should never have to buy a pattern again quite frankly!
• arts and crafts • crafts • arts • fiber arts • textiles
Many free patterns for all sorts of craft and fiber projects exist all over the NET. You should never have to buy a pattern again quite frankly!
• arts and crafts • crafts • arts • fiber arts • textiles
Harry Potter-Type Hat
Here's a Harry Potter-type hat for Halloween Haunting in an easy knit pattern.
• knit • hat • halloween hat • halloween costume • free pattern
Here's a Harry Potter-type hat for Halloween Haunting in an easy knit pattern.
• knit • hat • halloween hat • halloween costume • free pattern
How to Make an Eco-Friendly Blue Jean Bean Bag Chair
Here is a nice easy eco-friendly project for you — a recycled blue jean beanbag chair.
• jean bean bag chair • jean beanbag chair • eco-friendly bean bag chair • how to make a bean bag chair • fiber arts bean bag chair
Here is a nice easy eco-friendly project for you — a recycled blue jean beanbag chair.
• jean bean bag chair • jean beanbag chair • eco-friendly bean bag chair • how to make a bean bag chair • fiber arts bean bag chair
IRISH HAT FOR ST. PADDY'S DAY
Here is a cute St. Patrick's Day hat for kids. It works up quickly and could be adapted for adults with just the addition of a couple rows of crochet.
• st. patrick's day • crochet • fiber arts. crafts • arts and crafts • textile arts
Here is a cute St. Patrick's Day hat for kids. It works up quickly and could be adapted for adults with just the addition of a couple rows of crochet.
• st. patrick's day • crochet • fiber arts. crafts • arts and crafts • textile arts
Leaf Pile Hat
Here is a fanciful Kid's Hat that looks like a leaf pile on your head!
• fiber arts. knitting • free pattern • textile crafts • arts and crafts • pattern design
Here is a fanciful Kid's Hat that looks like a leaf pile on your head!
• fiber arts. knitting • free pattern • textile crafts • arts and crafts • pattern design
Pot Holder Loom Projects
You can make bookmarks and even woven vests by using a simple pot holder loom to make squares to join together.
• weaving • pot holder • loom • lap loom • textile crafts
You can make bookmarks and even woven vests by using a simple pot holder loom to make squares to join together.
• weaving • pot holder • loom • lap loom • textile crafts
Red/White/Blue Gifts and Disaster Links
After the horrible crimes committed by the death addicted international terrorists I've had many requests for quick red/white blue gifts -- mostly for kids. Here are some quick projects, and then a list of disaster information links, so that one can feel more empowered by information.
• kids gifts • fiber arts • textile crafts • disaster • free pattern
After the horrible crimes committed by the death addicted international terrorists I've had many requests for quick red/white blue gifts -- mostly for kids. Here are some quick projects, and then a list of disaster information links, so that one can feel more empowered by information.
• kids gifts • fiber arts • textile crafts • disaster • free pattern
The Dip Handmold Method
Explains the basics of the dip handmold method of paper making and suggests techniques for exploration of consistency and final product.
• seshat • uart • paper • paper making • dip mold
Explains the basics of the dip handmold method of paper making and suggests techniques for exploration of consistency and final product.
• seshat • uart • paper • paper making • dip mold