Christina Garton

Christina Garton


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Grape Table Topper

Artists in cultures from around the world used tiny little pieces of tile to create works of art from simple, figured designs to scenes from famous stories of the time. In her table topper, Gabi uses the same method to create a beautiful bunch of grapes.

Busy Schedules and Pin-looms

I’m writing this one full week before Easter and so far the bunny I’m weaving on the pin-loom is a work in progress. I’ve spent many happy hours weaving pin-loom square

It’s Never too Early to Start Holiday Weaving

Autumn might even be too late to start holiday weaving but there are some projects that don't take a huge amount of time.

Weaving for Kids: Fun with Fiber and Kids

Kids can learn how to weave with these 3 FREE projects on weaving for kids including making a cardboard loom and even easy, felted patterns!

Rigid-Heddle Towels with Halcyon Yarn

The key to using the Block Island Blend, and really any traditional weaving yarn to weave towels on the rigid-heddle loom, is to follow a few rules.

We’d Rather Be Weaving: Little Looms 2017

Presenting Weaving with Little Looms 2017!

Raise Your Shuttles to Liz Gipson

Liz Gipson is a woman who loves rigid-heddle weaving and (fortunately for all of us) has a knack for teaching.

Rigid-Heddle Musings

Every time I break out the rigid-heddle loom I’m re-reminded of exactly how versatile it is, and not just because it’s so portable. It’s so easy to use it to create lace and texture in your weaving—more so than on a floor loom.

Fish and Houseguests

Weaving videos take the place of weaving classes and can be better.

Moving Forward at Warp Speed

Although direct warping is easy and quick sometimes it's good to know how to use a warping board with a rigid-heddle loom.

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