These little tassels are useful in various crafting situations, not only in weaving.
Use different types of yarn for different effects. For longer tassels, use a wide piece of carton or card to wind the yarn around.
In this example I have looped the yarn 15 times around my hand — you can of course do more or less loops depending on the type of yarn used or the effect desired.
Experimented with one of these sewing pouches yesterday, and I know I shouldn’t be the one to say it, but I will anyway – I love it! Shades of grey and red are high on my list of favourite colours anyway, so this combination of grey felt and red ribbon and buttons is a winner!The…
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Why a shaping ‘hack’ — well this method of ‘shaping’ is simpler than following a set pattern to create your rounded or curved shapes. It is a less formal way for getting some movement into your weaving without the complication of counting threads. It will mean getting interesting results even in your earliest efforts. Often…
Another one to add to the collection of freebie cross-stitch patterns and colour charts. An Easter or Spring project for more accomplished stitchers. An older child might manage with the assistance of an adult. Download the pattern and chart from the link below. For youngsters, you might like to download the Easter and Spring design…
Bound eggs [Tutorial] These pretty bound eggs don’t have to come out just at Easter, and of course, they don’t have to be bound in satin cord. Why not go for the rustic country look with jute string? Another interesting version could be with long skinny strips or recycled fabric — your imagination is your…
Downloadable patterns & charts for all levels of ability All cross-stitch patterns are created from my own designs or photographs — each pattern is supplied with a detailed colour chart for thread picking and suggestions for canvas type. The default chart uses DMC thread colourways as standard, but you can of course substitute with the…
So what is intended by the word ‘pattern’? You can find several definitions of this word on internet, and here are just a couple of them: A pattern is a regularity in the world, in human-made design, or in abstract ideas. As such, the elements of a pattern repeat in a predictable manner. Definition from…
