Watch “Social Fabric,” a short film about our friend Travis Meinolf, an artist who uses weaving in public to advocate weaving and the personal production of blankets and cloth goods as an empowering act. Click here to see it on YouTube.
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Last year, I wrote about artist Kwangho Lee’s beautiful knitted light fixtures, and recently, I came across some of his newest work on a design blog I enjoy. I love how he has taken materials like plastic cord, combined it with knitting, and come up with amazing new applications. In this series, called “Obsession,” furniture…
Your favorite Wool-Ease Thick & Quick has received a wool-free update & size upgrade – welcome to the Thick & Quick Bonus Bundles! They’re 100% Acrylic, so they’re perfect for those with wool-sensitivity or wool allergies – whether that’s you, or who you’re gifting to. Still a 6 Super Bulky weight, they work up fast,…
If you’re like me, you’re probably thinking about making some holiday gifts this season. I love to make accessories in fun colors and textures for my friends and family, since it’s a nice way to change up a winter look. They’re my go-to gift items. A great tool for cranking out gifts is our Martha…
This month, we’re highlighting various fiber works and projects taking place currently around the country and the world. If you’d like to suggest an artist, exhibit, or event, please feel free to leave a comment and let us know! From the summer of 2009 to the summer of 2010, the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program worked…
It’s almost hard to believe that these “paintings” were made with a crochet hook and yarn.
While traveling in Israel recently, I came across a couple wonderful fiber displays. Working in Lion Brand’s NYC offices above the Lion Brand Yarn Studio, I get to see the creative use of yarn for the window display on a regular basis. I always love seeing other retailers use yarn in displays, and I was…
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I recently posted pictures of my craft room on my blog. I have my cotton ease crocheted flowers on a bulletin board…they function as art until I have the chance to work on them some more (they’re going to become a scarf). Thought you’d like to see! 🙂
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I really enjoyed the video by Travis Meinolf. I am curious about the ‘loom’. Where can I purchase this device, and does it come in different sizes? I loved ‘loomong’ as a child, and like sharing new crafting ideas with my fosterkids. This would be a great addition to our choices, as well as a new medium for scarves for the homeless. (Maybe even blanket rolls!) Can anyone tell me where to pick up inexpensive looms?
Zontee says: Hi Valerie, looms come in many sizes, from small ones for children, to huge ones for tapestries that take up half a room. We carry the great-for-beginner Cricket Loom. Click here for a blog post with more info on the Cricket Loom
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