Tag: weaving
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Ornament Weaving
Visit my shop for 10% off and FREE shipping on ornament looms until Oct. 31. Coupon code: ORNAMENTSALE It’s not too early to start making ornaments for yourself or as a gift. These kits come with everything you need to create your own unique heirloom ornaments that you will enjoy year after year. Happy holiday…
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New Projects
I’ve started incorporating more leather into my work. I usually only use leather for details on my bags, but I decided to try making other things. I made these leather needle books with scrap leather and felted wool. I also made these loom tool pouches. I found it annoying that I constantly misplaced my scissors…
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The Butterfly Loom
The newest addition to the Casa Marengo Collection of looms is the butterfly loom. The loom measures approx. 5.5″ x 4.5″ and is cut from 1/8″ birch plywood. There are so many ways to use this loom: Weave a grouping for your wall Makes a great gift topper Add it to your macrame hanging Clip it…
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Warping the Mountain Loom
Here is a short video on how to warp the mountain loom. This is the same technique for most vertical warp looms. My previous post has a video on warping a circular loom. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. Mountain looms and other unique looms are available in my Etsy…
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Christmas in July
WHAT?!? I know, nobody is ready to think about Christmas yet, but if you want your product or gifts to be ready for the holidays, you have to start early. Starting in May, I began developing my idea for mini, single-use ornament looms and they are now ready! Above and below are samples that I…
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Weaving the L.A. River
I was going to write Part 2 of my spinning adventures, but I really wanted to write about what I have been working on the last two weeks. Some very dear and long-time friends are designing a permanent installation of a Day of the Dead altar for the Natural History Museum and commissioned me to…
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So much going on in the studio…
that it looks like this is going to another mostly picture post. I’m trying to make work for my Etsy shop, so I’ve been pretty busy and not much time to blog, so photos with captions it is. First up, I’ve been making many necklaces, both tassel and woven. I am also working on some…
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Looms and more looms
I can’t believe that it’s been over a month since I blogged. I’ve been pretty busy with my graphic design, art, art project and weaving. I just refurbished a vintage Leclerc Dorothy tabletop loom (left). It was free and all it needed was a little TLC. I haven’t tried it yet, but I will soon.…
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Wall weavings and a new loom
I’ve been working on small wall hangings using various recycled and natural elements. The pine needles are particularly tricky to work with. Clockwise from top right: 1) cotton, wool, pine needles, wood, leather; 2) Wool pine needles, leather; 3) hemp, cotton, wood; 4) Wool, pine needles, leather; 5) Wool, recycled sari silk, recycled tea bags,…
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Sunday’s weaving
I like keeping Sundays for myself to play in the studio. I either paint, weave, block print, rust/eco dye or sew. So many fun choices that sometimes I can’t decide. It’s a great time to experiment and not worry about any deadlines. This past Sunday I spent a relaxing day in the studio working with…