Winter has set in here and I am really ready for it. Ready for it in that bring me all the crafts kind of way. And in that pile on the fleece and play all the Grey’s Anatomy kind of way. But most of all ready for it in that BRING ME A SNOW DAY kind of way. You know, so I can craft wearing all my fleece watching Grey’s Anatomy ALL DAY. :)
I have really been having fun with this weaving gig I’ve got going on. The texture and colors are my favorite part and the relaxing nature of it all is the most wonderful bonus. I love how I never know how my weavings are going to turn out in the end. It’s a fun surprise every time.
I have been happily sharing photos of my work on instagram and the feedback has been so encouraging! Nice people giving nice comments and I am so thankful for that. A few people have asked if I’ve ever considered selling my weavings and my first thought is always BLESS YOUR KIND SOULS and my second thought is maybe! Someday! Possibly! What a fun thought. For now I am truly enjoying the creativity of it all but if I ever do decide to sell a few you will be the first to know.
I’ve also been asked about the yarn I am using which is the best question of all! Below are links to my favorite shops and the specific fibers I’ve purchased. It’s been so much fun collecting colors and weights and textures of wool. I’ve also added some other weaving topics including instagram accounts to follow and some basic online tutorials. I hope you find something that you love here today and please let me know if you have favorite shops or great weaving resources of your own. I would love to hear and am always looking to add to my knowledge bank. Weaver Fever is for real. ♥
YARN SHOP LOVE
Classes, Yarn, Looms, and Supplies…
Maryanne Moodie
{where I first fell in love with fiber art!}
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Yarn…
Knit Collage // Cast Away Yarn {pictured above}
Reyarner // Muted Coral, Lace Weight
1AZColorworks // Robin’s Egg Blue + Seafoam
Miss Knit Yarns // Sari Silk with Sparkles
Beautiful Mayblossom // Mint + Pistachio
I have also gotten a good amount of yarn from Michael’s and Joann Fabric. My first choice is to support small artists and shops, and I often find the quality better albeit pricer, but these bigger chain stores have a few options as well.
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Storefronts I have visited…
Gather Here // Cambridge, Massachusetts
Purl Soho // New York, New York
Fancy Tiger Crafts // Denver, Colorado
{Visiting an actual store is SO special. Feel free to share in the comments if you know of any gems out there in the world.}
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Roving…
Mohair and More // Mint + Salmon + Turquoise + Coral
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LOOMS + Supplies…
Maryanne Moodie on Etsy {I use this one!}
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Insatgram inspiration…
Maryanne Moodie + Smoothhills Weaving + The Weaving Kind
Paige and Roy + Krystle Weaves + Jeannie Makes
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Tutorials…
{I want to quickly say that I haven’t really used any weaving tutorials myself. My skills and knowledge of weaving came from taking Maryanne’s class and from lots of experimenting and practice! I have viewed the tutorials listed below and think they might be a helpful start to anyone who is willing to take the time to learn on their own. I always work best with a hands-on lesson from an actual human so paying the money for a class was worth every penny to me and I highly recommend it to anyone who can find the means to get to Brooklyn or perhaps is lucky enough to find a class in your city!}
Weaving for Beginners — really good videos!!
One + Two + Three + Four + Five
Weaving Basics + Getting Fancy
DIY Woven Wall Hanging Tutorial
For kids, too!
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Hot damn! These posts always have a way of turning out so epic.
I hope these links help any of you out there looking for supplies and inspiration. I have found over the last few months that if you look hard enough the resources are endless. It’s so exciting, all the creativity out there, isn’t it?
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“Oh, it’s delightful to have ambitions. I’m so glad I have such a lot. And there never seems to be any end to them– that’s the best of it. Just as soon as you attain to one ambition you see another one glittering higher up still. It does make life so interesting.”
― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
Beautiful! I have never tried this but it looks so relaxing and fun to do.
Your weavings are gorgeous! Thank you for including our yarns in them and the shout out. What stunning pics.
Of course! Your yarn is amazing!
Anna,
These are so darn beautiful! You’re so talented, I had to let you know. JP Knit + Stitch is a little local shop worth checking out (I don’t think I saw them listed in your post, hopefully I didn’t just scan by!). And if you do check them out, you’ll be right near me which means brunch at Canary Square should probably happen. Can’t wait till you start selling them ;)
(JP Knit + Stitch: http://jpknitandstitch.com)
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Oh my gosh I did not know about that place! Awesome! And yes to brunch! I would love to do that so much.
these are so lovely, anna! i’m a big fan of weaving [when other people do them] and those blue ones have my heart. maybe a little etsy shop is in your future? :)
Thank you! Possibly! You never know! :)
Just found your blog through Instagram and I love it!! I`m currently teaching myself how to weave and this post is exactly what I need! :))
xx Caroline
P.S. Here you can find some more weaving inspiration: https://carolinespassion.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/weaving-tutorials-inspiration/