Weave textiles

Weave sample of tufting technique

I hate everything about this weaving. But I filmed the making of the ugly thing, so here it is 😂 I’m quick to drastic measures usually… | Instagram post from Kate Hemm | Fiber Artist (@hemm_made)

Every couple of weeks or so, someone contacts me to enquire about the materials and techniques I use in my textiles pieces. So, I thought it might be easier to share some information here to answer the questions I am asked the most. I rarely use anything other than natural fibres and fabrics because of the potential to dye them, my favourites are linen threads, because of their strength and texture and the way they hold their shape. I love fine crochet cotton and adore vintage finds, I…

handspun, plastic bags, net, silk, novelty yarn blogged at www.lovefibre.com/2010/05/10/tapestry/

Griffe - Sheila Hicks

I had my ups and downs but over all I think I actually like weaving with mohair. It was definitely a change of pace from my normal weaving. My style is usually heavy with texture, so this was a challenge to make something lighter. Mohair is much more tacky then the yarns I usually weave with,

Earthy colors inspired by the changing seasons. Warm tones blend into each other. #weaving #heartilluminate #wovenwallhangings

of a Suffolk market town

Denise Treizman on Instagram: "Ballon weaving series! 10” x 8” #weaving #fiberart #art #abstract #painting #painterly #textiles #collage #sculpture #foundobjects #readymade #artoftheday #playfulart"