Kumihimo, or Japanese style cord braiding, is easy to do once you have some tips and tools. Create jewelry by incorporating beads, make your own handbag handles, drapery cords, belts and much more. I’ve collected some resources, patterns and galleries of finished work for inspiration.
Needle woven tapestry is easy to do and you can use a homemade loom. Make tapestry woven jewelry or fiber wall art with the folk art look. Creates a unique and beautiful piece of art to wear or display.
This poem about weaving and life is by B.M. Franklin
I have to admit, I haven’t gotten out my weaving in a couple of years. Since my husband and I are gathering information on raising alpacas though, my once passionate interest in fiber arts and weaving has revived. I learned to weave at a place called The Shephardess in San Diego and I purchased my [...]
My alpaca fiber adventures! Raising alpacas, spinning, knitting, weaving and fiber crafts. Join me in a lively fiber arts discussion. I’d love to hear from you.
