Hot on/off the Loom – Twill Textile Design

Picture Stories

Hello! You may have noticed the blog posts appearing less frequently on this page. Happy weaving work continues as usual here in the little studio, but the stories that unfold can now be found more regularly on Instagram @twilltextiledesign Hope to see you over there 🙂

It’s a good day for weaving

It’s a very happy day when I get to weave pom poms on a giant circle loom while soaking up some autumn sun. Hope you’re having a great Sunday.

Process

Yarn…. Loom…. Fabric… Another exciting collaboration with Nester Prints… Hand stitches…. Wall art (soon to be available at the little beehive co-op, Nelson) Transfer to digital print…. frame and exhibit…. April/May 2019 at Morri St Cafe, Nelson with Pango & Ma and Nester Prints.

Rata Joy

This rich, vibrant colour combination was inspired by my daughter who is now a young adult- who is passionate about social issues and dives right into whatever she does in life. When I offered to weave her a scarf for the cold winter months at university, she immediately said ‘yes please-red please’ I loved weavingContinue reading “Rata Joy”

Sweet watermelon circle weaving

Here’s a quick little project tutorial so you can weave a super-sweet watermelon decoration. I’m hanging them on the Christmas Tree this year (Yep, we have a summer Christmas here in lovely New Zealand) 1. Gather your supplies. You will need a Circle weaving loom, small amounts of thread in watermelon red, black, bright green,Continue reading “Sweet watermelon circle weaving”