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”
Category Archives: Weaving
Big and small
I’ve been working on a couple of new looms sizes recently. The first one is a bit bigger than my usual looms. I’m hoping they will be good for blanket squares – and for weaving these – my new favourite and very useful cotton/linen dishcloths. So far so good. And fun too! I also madeContinue reading “Big and small”
Sea of stars
Hand woven and stitched hoop art.
Winter whispers
Softly striped scarves inspired by snowy mountains nearby and a Sunday walk to the Whispering Falls just outside Nelson. Textured whites, creams, greens, blues and greys – with a little sparkle here and there.
Railway Cottage Studio Pop-up at Guild Dunedin
Twill Textiles is lucky be part of a guest artist pop-up shop at Guild Dunedin this month. And I have teamed up with three other crafty Nelson friends Nester Prints, Rosemary Horn and Tiny Pocket. We often work together here at the Railway Cottage and collaborate on projects and products. Last week we sent aContinue reading “Railway Cottage Studio Pop-up at Guild Dunedin”