Articles related to "Textile Crafts"
A HISTORY OF NAVAJO WEAVING
Here is a wonderful brief history of Navaho weaving which puts the various styles of Navaho rug weaving in a historical context. Links for viewing available.
navaho • native american • dine • weaving • textile crafts
Here is a wonderful brief history of Navaho weaving which puts the various styles of Navaho rug weaving in a historical context. Links for viewing available.
navaho • native american • dine • weaving • textile crafts
Basic Feltmaking
Felt making is an ancient fiber process. This article gives the basic directions for felt making and an easy beginner project.
fiber • textiles • craft • crafts • felt
Felt making is an ancient fiber process. This article gives the basic directions for felt making and an easy beginner project.
fiber • textiles • craft • crafts • felt
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
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: Green for Paddy's Day
Here is a description of the process to achieve the color green to dye projects for St. Patrick's Day. I've included pictures so you can follow the process more easily.
dye • dyeing • dying • fiber textile • textile arts
Here is a description of the process to achieve the color green to dye projects for St. Patrick's Day. I've included pictures so you can follow the process more easily.
dye • dyeing • dying • fiber textile • textile 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
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
Lady's Bedstraw
A very winter hardy natural dye plant similar to madder is Lady's Bedstraw. Here is a brief artile on its history and use.
dye • dyes • bedstraw • madder • natural dyeing
A very winter hardy natural dye plant similar to madder is Lady's Bedstraw. Here is a brief artile on its history and use.
dye • dyes • bedstraw • madder • natural dyeing
Lili's Stuff (mini gallery of my recent work)
I've had several requests to see my art tapestries. Here are some of my more recent works in tapestry and wearable art. Enjoy!
textile crafts • crafts • art • tapestry • wearbable art
I've had several requests to see my art tapestries. Here are some of my more recent works in tapestry and wearable art. Enjoy!
textile crafts • crafts • art • tapestry • wearbable art
Marilyn Monroe Scarf
Here is a nice light scarf for Valentine gift giving. It is based on a pattern used for a Marilyn Monroe head covering without a lumpy tie. My Mom loves hers!
knitting • gifts • free patterns • knit • textile crafts
Here is a nice light scarf for Valentine gift giving. It is based on a pattern used for a Marilyn Monroe head covering without a lumpy tie. My Mom loves hers!
knitting • gifts • free patterns • knit • textile crafts
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 & Symbols in Kente & Korhogo Cloths
Kente cloth is made by the peoples of West Africa and is one of the reasons they were kidnapped as slaves in the past. They were acccomplished cotton growers and textile weavers.
weaving • africa • african weaving • kente • kente cloth
Kente cloth is made by the peoples of West Africa and is one of the reasons they were kidnapped as slaves in the past. They were acccomplished cotton growers and textile weavers.
weaving • africa • african weaving • kente • kente cloth
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
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
Quechua or Elf Hat (crochet version)
Here is a crochet version of the popular Quechua or Elf hat. Its warm, comfortable and unlike many Mom made hats -- fashionable on the ski slopes!
crochet • free pattern • free • hat • quechua
Here is a crochet version of the popular Quechua or Elf hat. Its warm, comfortable and unlike many Mom made hats -- fashionable on the ski slopes!
crochet • free pattern • free • hat • quechua
Quick Valentine Gifts (knit or crochet)
Here are some super fast Valentine gifts to make which use a the basic Valentine shape in different sizes. Both knit and crochet versions.
knit • crochet • free pattern • arts • crafts
Here are some super fast Valentine gifts to make which use a the basic Valentine shape in different sizes. Both knit and crochet versions.
knit • crochet • free pattern • arts • crafts
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
St. Patrick's Day Shamrock (crochet)
Here is a quick St. Patrick's Day Shamrock to crochet for gift giving or your own use. It works up quickly --so make a few for gifts!
crochet • textile crafts • fiber arts • crafts • arts and crafts
Here is a quick St. Patrick's Day Shamrock to crochet for gift giving or your own use. It works up quickly --so make a few for gifts!
crochet • textile crafts • fiber arts • crafts • arts and crafts
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
Valentine Dish Towel (knit)
Here is a nice Valentine pattern dish towel with a hanging loop you can make for gift giving -- or for yourself!
knit • knitting • gift • valentine • free pattern
Here is a nice Valentine pattern dish towel with a hanging loop you can make for gift giving -- or for yourself!
knit • knitting • gift • valentine • free pattern
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
What Is Katazome?
Here is a wonderful article by John Marshall explaining what Katazome is. Read on and find out for yourself.
dyeing • dyes • katazome • japanese textiles • fibe rart
Here is a wonderful article by John Marshall explaining what Katazome is. Read on and find out for yourself.
dyeing • dyes • katazome • japanese textiles • fibe rart
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
Beach Sack
Here is a pattern for a beach sack or heavy string grocery sack that's works up quickly
crochet • textile crafts • textile arts • arts and crafts • crafts
Here is a pattern for a beach sack or heavy string grocery sack that's works up quickly
crochet • textile crafts • textile arts • arts and crafts • crafts
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
Customizing your cushions
Do you have the nice solid color throw pillows or nice solid color seat cushions? Nice is so boring, lets make them pop.
customizing throw pillows • customizing seat cushions • customizing drapes • customizing curtains • stencil craft
Do you have the nice solid color throw pillows or nice solid color seat cushions? Nice is so boring, lets make them pop.
customizing throw pillows • customizing seat cushions • customizing drapes • customizing curtains • stencil craft
Earth Day Mug Rug and Place Mat
Here is one of a series of Earth Dya projects suitible for young kids. This is the directions for a lovely mugrug and placemat made from recycled plastic grocery bags.
recycle • earth day • conservation • fiber • free pattern
Here is one of a series of Earth Dya projects suitible for young kids. This is the directions for a lovely mugrug and placemat made from recycled plastic grocery bags.
recycle • earth day • conservation • fiber • free pattern
Earth Day Tote
Make a grocery tote -- out of old grocery bags! Here a nice crochet project that looks really lovely.
crochet • free pattern • fiber art • textile • textile arts
Make a grocery tote -- out of old grocery bags! Here a nice crochet project that looks really lovely.
crochet • free pattern • fiber art • textile • textile arts
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
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 Use a Pot Holder Lap Loom
You can make bookmarks and even woven vests by using a simple pot holder loom to make squares to join together.
weaving • pot holder lap loom • how to use 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 lap loom • how to use pot holder loom • lap loom • textile crafts
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
Memorial Day Hat
Here is a quick hat pattern for Memorial Day or other patriotic occasion. It can be done in other colors for international events.
crochet • free crochet pattern • craft • art • arts and crafts
Here is a quick hat pattern for Memorial Day or other patriotic occasion. It can be done in other colors for international events.
crochet • free crochet pattern • craft • art • arts and crafts
Mother's Day Cut Work Pillow
Here is a quick easy way to learn the principles of cut work and make a great Mother's Day gift! A lovely pillow.
free pattern • cut work • quilting • stitchery • pillow
Here is a quick easy way to learn the principles of cut work and make a great Mother's Day gift! A lovely pillow.
free pattern • cut work • quilting • stitchery • pillow
Native American Finger Weaving
Here is a very fine article on finger weaving practiced by Native American peoples to make belts and tumplines. Its easy and fun!
craft • textile crafts • arts and crafts • american indian crafts • native american crafts
Here is a very fine article on finger weaving practiced by Native American peoples to make belts and tumplines. Its easy and fun!
craft • textile crafts • arts and crafts • american indian crafts • native american crafts
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
Quechua Hat II (knit version)
Here is the knit version of the popular quechua hat that all the skiers are wearing on the slopes. It works up quickly on double pointed needles.
knit • knitting • fiber arts • textile crafts • arts and crafts
Here is the knit version of the popular quechua hat that all the skiers are wearing on the slopes. It works up quickly on double pointed needles.
knit • knitting • fiber arts • textile crafts • arts and crafts
Rabbit Hat for Easter (knit)
Here is a pattern for a cool hat that looks like a rabbit. Great for spring holiday giving. My Kid loves his!
free pattern • freebies • knit • knitting • fiber
Here is a pattern for a cool hat that looks like a rabbit. Great for spring holiday giving. My Kid loves his!
free pattern • freebies • knit • knitting • fiber
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
Spinning Cottonwood
Here is an article on spinning the alternative fiber --cottonwood down.
fiber • fiberarts • arts and crafts • crafts • textile arts
Here is an article on spinning the alternative fiber --cottonwood down.
fiber • fiberarts • arts and crafts • crafts • textile arts
Spinning For a Handspun Look
Sometimes you want to produce a lumpy yarn for a project. Here are suggestions to produce rough looking yarn.
textile crafts • textile arts • arts and crafts • crafts • arts
Sometimes you want to produce a lumpy yarn for a project. Here are suggestions to produce rough looking yarn.
textile crafts • textile arts • arts and crafts • crafts • arts
Silk
Here is a nice article on ethnic silk production with some additional links to buy and grow your own silk moth caterpillars.
textile crafts. textile arts. arts and crafts • crafts • arts • fiber arts • silk
Here is a nice article on ethnic silk production with some additional links to buy and grow your own silk moth caterpillars.
textile crafts. textile arts. arts and crafts • crafts • arts • fiber arts • silk
Real Cajun Crafts
Cajun heritage is evident in traditional arts and crafts associated with Acadian history. Although music and food are the most recognized aspects of Cajun culture, some lesser known utilitarian handicrafts are also time-honored practices among the French-speaking people of south Louisiana.
cajun • culture • traditions • crafts • louisiana
Cajun heritage is evident in traditional arts and crafts associated with Acadian history. Although music and food are the most recognized aspects of Cajun culture, some lesser known utilitarian handicrafts are also time-honored practices among the French-speaking people of south Louisiana.
cajun • culture • traditions • crafts • louisiana
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