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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 🙂

Kia Kaha World

Announcement – March 2020 Hello. Just to let you know I’ll be weaving and working from my tiny shed at home. Thank you to all workers of our essential services for all you do. I’ll be staying in to keep healthy and out of the way – but more importantly to protect our vulnerable communityContinue reading “Kia Kaha World”

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”

Magical Southern Cross

I was lucky enough to stay at Whanganui Inlet (Westhaven) on the West Coast of Golden Bay last week. Far away from anywhere, the stars were even more awe inspiring. I woke up a couple of times very early and the southern cross was slowly turning right before me. We’ve had a few days ofContinue reading “Magical Southern Cross”