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”
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Utilitarian
I was heading towards the end of this indigo blue cotton warp…. but there wasn’t quite enough to weave another scarf…..so I finished it with a set of washcloths. Soft, simple and useful. I am sharing my weavers notes here, in case anyone would like to have a go at making something similar. They would make greatContinue reading “Utilitarian”
DIY bird brooch kits
So excited that these are now ready and available in the Etsy shop and at The little Beehive Co-op, Nelson. Each kit makes 1 pretty embroidered bird brooch and there are 5 designs to choose from. The kits are designed and made with love in New Zealand and are a special collaboration between Twill Textile Design andContinue reading “DIY bird brooch kits”
Tapestry Weaving in March
Weave your own contemporary wall hanging. Using small frame looms, you will explore simple weaving and knotting techniques and have fun with colour, texture and shape. Sessions will be from 7-9pm every Thursday evening in March (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th) and will be held at the Little Beehive Co-op in Nelson. Please plan toContinue reading “Tapestry Weaving in March”
Learning something new
This week I had a lovely email from a customer. She told me she had been using the little circle looms to make ‘Tenerife Lace’. I was very intrigued as I’d never heard of this before. So I spent a little while with Google and having a go at weaving. It’s quite fascinating so thankContinue reading “Learning something new”
Twill Textile Design 