Tapestry weaving is one of the most accessible types of weaving. You can create a tapestry loom using simple materials, and once you have your loom, getting started is fun and easy. Often used to create wall hangings, you can use bulky yarn and fiber, other found objects, or create unique shapes, designs, and even pictures using tapestry techniques.
Give it a try with the tapestry articles, projects, and patterns in this category.
Who loves a party? I know I do, especially if it is a dye party. I have hosted and participated in dozens of dye parties over the years, and I am here to tell you how it’s done.
For Fall 2024, we’re looking for projects woven using yarn blends—any yarn blends!
Learn all the tools you need to get started weaving tapestry as well as a few that can make your life easier.
Season 7, Episode 3: With her playful approach to life and textiles, Sarah Swett discovers her passions for nature and fiber, time and again.
Season 8, Episode 4: From her self-taught origins as a textile artist, Sarah Neubert is helping weavers do better—in their weavings, their use of resources, and their well-being.
Learn how to add beads to your fringe with this incredible video clip.
Let's get Medieval, Easy Weaving with Little Looms Style!
Learn the 2 clasped weft techniques, how they differ, and what each means for your final cloth.
When spinning for tapestry consider this: What kind of reflectance do I want in the finished yarn? And what yarn properties will best allow me to create the desired image?
Rya and soumak are simple techniques that can add a powerful visual punch to your weaving. Learn how to use these two techniques in your weaving with some helpful (and free!) videos by Esther Rodgers.