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which is why my mission is to help you make the most of your time, encourage your natural creativity, and make beautiful things for your home

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There’s a wrong way and a right way to use handmade fiber art in your home. 🙋‍♀️ below if you agree!⠀
After you spend hours creating a piece, you want to display it, right!? But what’s the best way to show off your skills and elevate your home? Since I’m always wondering how to create pieces that are useful AND fun to make, I wanted to start a series of home decor inspiration, using fiber art. ⠀
This has always been one of me favorite pieces! Shout out to @modernyarn and her dyed art in my friend @Kaekooshop ‘s home.⠀
How comfortable are you at displaying your work in your home? Share any tips or accounts that do it well below!⠀
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#bohochic #macrame #vintagehome #bohostyle #sodomino #wallhanging #love #bohemian #handmade #bohohome #interiordesign #interiorstyling #boho #bohemiandecor #myhomevibe #vintagedecor #bohoismyjam #bohodecor #vintage #showmeyourboho #homedecor #finditstyleit #bohemianstyle #apartmenttherapy #etsy #howyouhome #jungalowstyle #vintagestyle #decor #bohemianhome

Did you know that writing Book 2 (preorder on my website!) was harder than the first? Even though I already had half of it done? Here's why:⠀
1. I wrote book 1 in 2017. When my son was about a year old & took TWO NAPS A DAY. Ah, the glory days!⠀
2. I didn't want to jump straight into the hard stuff without going over the basics real quick in case a beginner grabbed book 2 from their bookstore &felt lost. So I REDID the beginning of book 1 in a condensed version, with advanced tips... so it wouldn't be a repeat, it would add value to experienced weavers, but it would also make sense and be able to stand on its own.⠀
3. I had to quickly learn the advanced techniques that had been on my 'learn that someday' list. I spent hours reading, researching and practicing to learn them well enough that I could turn around and explain them... and photograph the steps to complete them. Many of the techniques are made to be done on giant looms with fancy foot peddles and automatic heddles... but I didn't want that to stop modern-day frame weavers from being able to use them in their own work!⠀
4. I bit off more than I could chew by taking on big projects like woven clothing and rugs. I only had 3 months to hand in the new materials to my publisher, and there were times when I wondered why I didn't just take the easy route with eyeglass cases or hat bands!⠀
All the hard work paid off, because I couldn't be prouder of Book 2. I couldn't have done it without my family and friends... as a full time work-from-home mom, writing a book is no small task. It takes a village and a lot of patience from my support group. And thank YOU for cheering me on and spreading the love about both of my books!⠀
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#handmadewithlove #creativityfound #artwork #makersgonnamake #cylcollective #abstractart #calledtobecreative #mybeautifulmess #communityovercompetition #thatsdarling #maker #creativelifehappylife #welcometoweaving #acolorstory #handmade #contemporaryart #liveauthentic #makersvillage #etsyseller #createeveryday #etsy #doitfortheprocess #pursuepretty #thehappynow #seekinspirecreate #creatorslane #handmadeisbetter #handsandhustle #abmlifeiscolorful

To do list today: clean this studio.
Maybe. 😂

But no, for real, this place has got to be organized because I have some big packages arriving this week and they need a place to go!

Since I’ll be staring at this room today, I wanted to invite you to do the same! Who’s ready for another round of I Spy?? (It won’t be as fun once this place is cleaned up!) I’ve hidden 5 emojis in this chaos. 🥖🐙🐘🍦🧀 Comment below when you find them, and don’t spoil it for others by sharing the locations!

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#instacrochet #makerstrong #maker #crochet #crochetersofinstagram #thehooknookers #communityovercompetition #crochetlove #handmade #yarn #crochetersofig #crochetgirlgang #knittersofinstagram #craftsposure #yarnspirations #handsandhustle #diy #etsy #etsysellersofinstagram #yarnaddict #craftastherapy #crocheteveryday #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #ourmakerlife #bhooked #crochetaddict #etsyseller #handmadeisbetter #yarnlove

DIY FRIDAY // TriColor Twining
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I’ve been saving this technique because it’s my new favorite and seemed like the perfect way to end September’s twining month!
You can learn more about weaving by joining my online video classes on my website or DM me for help getting started!⠀ Save this post and follow #hhdiyfriday for more tutorials 😘
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1. Tie three wefts together and slide the onto the first warp string so that one color is on the surface and two are behind.
2. For twining, hold all the colors in front of the surface. Pull the color that you want to appear ON TOP of the next warp string down, out of the way, and slide the rest of the colors BEHIND the next warp string. Just remember this sequence and repeat it, working through the colors.
3. Turn around by twisting the colors together and guiding the colors that you don’t want to be on the surface of the first warp behind the first warp.
4. Now begin twining in a downwards motion. Instead of pulling the wefts above each other, pull them underneath. Move the color that you want to appear ON TOP of the next warp string up, out of the way, and slide the rest of the colors BEHIND the next warp string. Continue the pattern, making sure the colors match up with the previous row.
5. Add as many rows as you want, alternating the rows by pulling the wefts above each other vs below each other so that their angles line up.
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Can you guess what the back of this technique looks like? Would you believe me if I said it’s just as clean as the front!? Can you believe October starts next week? Are you starting any projects for the last quarter of 2019 soon?

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#fiberartist #loom #design #fiberart #weaverfever #weaving #woven #weave #weaversofinstagram #handwoven #textiles #love #wool #textileart #makersgonnamake #hhdiyfriday #etsy #yarn #weavingloom #makersmovement #art #weaver #handmade #tapestry #fashion #wallhanging #homedecor #textiledesign #wovenwallhanging

I was talking about how great the internet and Instagram is with some workshop participants this weekend. Have you ever thought about what your hobbies were like before it? I know that if I could only share my interests with people in my own neighborhood I would have a darn time. I can’t even explain what weaving is to people I meet without showing them a pictures. ‘So, it’s like... knitting?’ 😂⠀
So the fact that we have platforms like this to reach out and connect with others from AROUND THE WORLD, make friends that we never would have crossed paths with, and be invited into other’s lives by connecting because we share a love for crafts, is truly amazing. ⠀
I’m even more amazed when these online connections turn into a community that cares for each other. My fiber-artist friend (who I’ve never met in real life, but have been cheering on for years, @ashtonzagerart) just had a tragedy in her family that struck my own family’s emotions this week. It’s been heart-wrenching to read her story, and then to see the support that all of these online ‘accounts’ (who I also call friends) have rallied together to help in any way we could.⠀
Long post, sorry... but please head to @auctionforashton and consider bidding on an item this weekend. I put together a customized punch needle class and supplies kit that will be donated to the auction. All proceeds go straight to our online friend, because all of the amazing participants are too far away to show up at her home with a meal and a hug, and are yearning for some way to show how deeply we feel her pain.⠀
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#design #diycraft #diyhomedecor #handmade #artist #crafts #smallbusiness #etsyshop #makersgonnamake #interiordesign #diycrafts #etsyseller #homedecor #style #punchneedle #art #crafting #diy #love #fashion #etsy #shoplocal #creative #photooftheday #crafty #doityourself #home #craft #papercraft #decor ⠀

GIVEAWAY✨⠀
I have a day full of workshops today, but I didn’t want to leave without sharing something fun. I know you want to ALL of these goodies from @ganxxet , right!? They sent me a BOXFUL or rope and yarns that I’ve been playing with. ⠀
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They also gave me permission to choose my favorites to giveaway an identical set to someone! It was so hard to choose. I ended up asking ‘Is this too much? I love it all!’ And luckily, they were totally up for it 🙌🏼 Their velvet rope yarn is so unique and their macrame rope is some of my favorite. Too many good products for me to choose from, which is great for you!⠀
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1. Follow @ganxxet and me 😉⠀
2. Tag a friend who also loves rope and fiber (which should be everyone, right!?) 😝⠀
3. Bonus points if you share to your stories, tagging us both!⠀
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Head to their website to check out all of their amazing products. If you enjoy macrame or weaving, they have lots of beautiful fibers to use and they’re constantly adding new colors and items!⠀
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#hippie #fashion #macrame #homedecor #bohemian #wallhanging #vintage #bohohome #bohodecor #art #jungalowstyle #jewelry #macramemovement #macramewallhanging #wallart #boho #fiberart #walldecor #love #design #macramelove #bohemianstyle #photography #handmadejewelry #handmade #bohochic #interiordesign #decor #etsy #bohostyle⠀

DIY FRIDAY // Gold Leaf
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Yarn is my love language... but gold leaf is what dreams are made of, right!? This is a bit of an unconventional diy that’s been requested many times. If you want to add some shine to your project don’t be scared - just try it out!

You can learn more about weaving by joining my online video classes on my website or DM me for help getting started!⠀ Save this post and follow #hhdiyfriday for more tutorials 😘
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1. If you want a clean line, or don’t want the gold leaf to cover certain areas, use a lightly sticky paint tape to tape them off.
2. Dab a craft or fabric glue on top of your rows of weft and then use a brush or stick to spread it around into a thin layer. The parts that the glue touches will be where the gold leaf sticks!
3. Let the glue get a bit tacky and then press your sheet of gold leaf over the area. Use your fingers to press down - the gold leaf will stick right onto the glue! I’ve tried this method with loose gold leaf but it doesn’t work as well as a sheet.
4. If you want the gold leaf to have more coverage, let it dry completely. If you want more of a chippy effect, brush it off while the glue is just slightly still tacky. Use your finger, a popsicle stick or a brush to remove any excess gold leaf.
5. Remove the tape and your gold leaf will continue drying and shining!
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What kind of creative projects do you have planned this weekend?⠀
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#fiberartist #loom #design #fiberart #weaverfever #weaving #woven #weave #weaversofinstagram #handwoven #textiles #love #wool #textileart #makersgonnamake #hhdiyfriday #etsy #yarn #weavingloom #makersmovement #art #weaver #handmade #tapestry #fashion #wallhanging #homedecor #textiledesign #wovenwallhanging

It’s 12:08am here in CA and I’m still up (are you up?) so I thought I’d have some fun with my messy studio and make a game out of it 🤓
I’ve hidden 5 emojis in this mess. If you find all five, comment below with what they are! Don’t say where they are though... don’t spoil the fun for everyone else 😉😉
I’ve definitely become a night owl lately. I get so motivated after 10:30pm! Like, what!?? I used to zonk out at 9:00...
While you’re searching for all the emojis (it might be super easy, idk! 😆) just remember: I believe in you! You can do it!
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Weaving within shapes has been pulling me in again! Were you following early 2018 when I created the first triangle looms with two talented laser cutters? How fun is it to hang a fiber-filled polka dot or pyramid on your wall?? How about a whole collage of them? As you can tell, I’m still dreaming and scheming over here. 😂✨
This piece by @cathymcmurray is aptly titled, Lunar Eclipse and I love the fresh way she approached the topic and the medium. So inspiring! .
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#creativity #loom #homedecor #textiles #woven #design #tapestry #loomweaving #wool #weaving #tapestryweaving #handmade #decor #interiordesign #fibreart #behemiatapestry #makersgonnamake #weave #wallart #art #weaversofinstagram #handwoven #yarn #wallhanging #fiberart #fiberartist #walldecor #tapestrydecor #mandala #textileart

DIY FRIDAY // Chainlink Loops
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This is a decorative basketweaving technique that I interpreted into modern weaving and included in September's monthly weaving project!
You can learn more about weaving by joining my online video classes on my website or DM me for help getting started!⠀ Save this post and follow #hhdiyfriday for more tutorials 😘
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1. Begin by creating a space between two rows of weft tabby for support.
2. Tie the first color of weft onto the first warp string. Guide it over the next warp string, and then completely around the next from front to back, creating a button knot. Repeat by going over the next warp string, and then a complete loop around the next to create a button knot. Add as many as you want, spreading them out as far as you want.
3. Guide the second weft up through two rows of tabby, under an area where the first weft floated over a warp string. Use a serpentine motion go guide it over and under the button knots.
4. When you reach the end, turn around and guide the second warp string over and under the button knots again, crossing over the first pass to complete the illusion of circles.
5. Guide the end under the same float as before, between two warp strings and tie it in the back.
Add on multiple rows or even alternate smaller and bigger sizes to experiment with this look!
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MY VERY FIRST BLOG POST WAS ABOUT...⠀
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So, I found my very first blog post on Hello Hydrangea posted September, 2011. It was a picture of a Rubiks cube and went like this:⠀
"If you ever get far enough back in this blog to read this first post, I'd like to say 2 things. One: I probably haven't posted enough yet to call myself successful and two: congratulations for making it this far. The rest of my readers who still haven't seen this page are hopefully many. So actually, what I say here doesn't really matter. The first posts are always the hardest anyway. I could welcome you and promise many exciting posts in the future or set goals for what day of the week will be devoted to DIYs, or even begin with my introductory life story. But instead, I will write something down just to ⠀
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Oh, and here's a picture of a rubiks cube. It's finished. That feels good too."⠀
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I think I had the right idea - just get SOMETHING down. Everything gets easier once you just start, right?⠀
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Bonus content: swipe to see my first and only fashion shoot (shot by my teenage brother including a floral shirt and leopard cardigan in an alfalfa field) and my first DIY post. These posts are still on my blog, buried deep under weaving content.⠀
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There’s something so wonderful about creating something that’s already planned - from the design to the colors. There’s no ‘go with the flow’, or wondering what’s going to be next. Those creative projects are great for different reasons, but working on a project that’s simple and mapped out is when your mind can truly wonder while your hands do all the work.⠀
This is the cross stitch piece from my time-lapse a few posts ago. I have been experimenting with different fibers for the backgrounds - this is the skinny felted rope from @marymakerstudio and it was so fun to weave with!⠀
What kind of projects do you prefer? Set designs, or design as you go?⠀
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