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10 Inspirational Tapestries Using Thick, Chunky Yarn

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Welcome to Weaving: Learn How to Weave Online Class

Weaving How To: Warping Low vs. High Density

Weaving How To: Warping Low vs. High Density

How To: Low Immersion Hand Dying

How To: Low Immersion Hand Dying

Weaving How-To: Outlines

Weaving How-To: Outlines

Woven Necklaces

Woven Necklaces

Weaving How To: Looped Rya

Weaving How To: Looped Rya

Emerald City Weave. Fail or nail?

Emerald City Weave. Fail or nail?

Year End Weave

Anatomy of a Loom

Anatomy of a Loom

Weaving How to: Vertical Stripes

Weaving How to: Vertical Stripes

Weaving How To: Setting Up Heddle Rods & Leashes

Weaving How To: Setting Up Heddle Rods & Leashes

Southwestern Embroidery-Inspired Wall Hanging

Southwestern Embroidery-Inspired Wall Hanging

Crescent Draped-Inspired Wall Hanging

Crescent Draped-Inspired Wall Hanging

7 Great Places to Get Yarn for Weaving

7 Great Places to Get Yarn for Weaving

Gold Leaf Woven Necklace

Gold Leaf Woven Necklace

Custom Weaving

Weaving with Wool

Weaving with Wool

New Wall Hangings in Shop

New Wall Hangings in Shop

Teaching Tapestry Weaving

Teaching Tapestry Weaving

DIY Weaving Loom from Picture Frame

DIY Weaving Loom from Picture Frame

Tapestry Weaving

Tapestry Weaving

Hello Hydrangea

Hi! I'm Lindsey, the artist and weaver behind Hello Hydrangea. I live in beautiful Northern California, USA with my husband, toddler son, and our schnauzer.

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I made a goal to finish every project of my #monthlyweavingseries in a different way... and none of them with just plain fringe! ⠀
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There are SO MANY ways to finish a project for a tapestry. I love fringe, but wanted to help anyone in a creative rut to think outside of the box! May’s Pibione project (which I’ll be sending out again tonight, Incase you want to join!) includes a tutorial for these cute little wrapped tassels on the bottom. ⠀
Choosing a finishing technique that compliments the rest of the design has actually been one of the hardest parts about putting together a project each month, but I’m excited to see my weaving community wow the world with their unique takes on my prompts!⠀
Visit the link in my bio to join my Monthly Weaving Series for May to get a full project tutorial on Pibione, wrapped tassels, and a pillow tutorial.⠀
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#knittersofinstagram #fashion #homedecor #artist #supportsmallbusiness #thatsdarling #shopsmall #yarn #maker #crochetersofinstagram #handmadeisbetter #etsyshop #diy #yarnaddict #makersmovement #crochet #interiordesign #love #makersgonnamake #handmade #craftsposure #smallbusiness #handcrafted #etsyseller #art #design #communityovercompetition #girlboss #etsy

DIY FRIDAY: Learn how to make the Blood Knot
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Like this post and follow me if you love this knot! It creates a barrel-knot look, using two colors, extending from opposite sides. Such a cool way to incorporate color into a piece, in the fringe or even as a color block design!
1. Place two strands so that they overlap
2. Pinch the center of the overlap and twist the tail on the right side clockwise around the other color, then around the front to tuck in between the center overlap.
3. Pinch the center of the overlap again and twist the tail on the left side clockwise around the other color, then around the back to tuck in between the center overlap.
4. Push the twists around both sides towards the center a bit and pull the extending colors straight to tighten everything.
5. Trim the tails from the center and you’re done!
Swipe left to see some examples of color mixing. The mustard and white in the center create a loop for a necklace!
Visit the link in my bio for my complete online video classes 😘
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#macramemovement #handmade #modernmacrame #bohostyle #macramelove #homedecor #macramewallhanging #fiberart #boho #wallhanging #bohodecor #macrameart #macramemaker #macrame #macramemakers #decor #macramedecor #bohemian #interiordesign #macrameplanthanger #bohochic #bohohome #macrameartist #etsy #makersgonnamake #wallart #art #macramé #walldecor #hippie

One of my favorite makers and students has met some amazing milestones and invited me to join her giveaway to celebrate! Visit @marquisweaves to enter 😘
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🌿@hellohydrangea | your choice of a class! From beginner weaving to advanced techniques, there’s a class for everyone!
🌿@niromastudio | rad fiber bundle with 2 new leaf looms
🌿@marquisweaves | over a half pound of merino wool roving
🌿@camelliafibercompany | handspun weavers pack and hand dyed roving
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➡️Follow all shops involved
➡️Like this post
➡️Go to the giveaway post at @marquisweaves and tag at least 1 friend!
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🎉Giveaway closes May 17th
at 11:59pm PST.
🌎Open worldwide, international winner will be responsible for shipping.
Must be 18 or older to enter.
Not affiliated with Instagram.

So, yesterday I wove one of my favorite pieces of ALL TIME. Seriously! Over half a decade of weaving and I feel like I just found a new corner of the craft that has been waiting for me. 🤭✨
I can’t wait to share more about it because I did it as part of the monthly weaving series... which means there’s a full tutorial coming up soon! 🙌🏼❤️
That’s what I love about this challenge, which I started for myself and my weaving community in January.
Yes, I wanted to teach and inspire others to fall in love with weaving again (in case you feel like everyone’s pieces look the same and the same 4 techniques are all that are available), but I also wanted to give myself the responsibility to finally try all of the techniques and projects that have been in my head for years... waiting for a reason to come to fruition. This has been permission to make them happen and learn them well enough to turn around and teach them! 👯‍♀️
Sometimes (like today) it takes hours of work to realize I’m not doing it right or I need to film it in a different way that makes it as easy as possible to learn. Then I undo it all and begin again. When this happens, I’m doing it to try and teach others... but I learn so much, myself! 🤯😆
As I was weaving this new-favorite project today, my husband walked in and said ‘Whoa, is that too intense for a monthly project?’ Haha! Now don’t get scared. It might be detailed and technical but no, it’s not too intense!
One thing I’ve learned through this challenge is that taking on the advanced techniques are what help you learn. Many beginning students have actually asked me to teach the hard stuff because they know it will help them grow quickly. I get that! You’re ready to take it on!
Each month you blow me away with how you take my monthly tutorials and expand the prompts to be even more creative with your own twists.
There is so much to learn about this craft; not just about yarn and a loom, but about yourself and your abilities. You are stronger than you think and more creative than you know. Also, can I just say... I LOVE weaving and I love you all for loving it along with me! 🙌🏼
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#handmadewithlove #creativityfound #artwork #makersgonnamak

I had the pleasure of being photographed for @molliemakes last December for their issue 104! Best news? The digital version is available for FREE today if you download their app 😱!
I talk about my story, how I started weaving and what keeps me motivated, plus there’s a photo shoot of my baby studio the week it was finished, all clean and pretty 😂
Head to the App Store to download Mollie Makes, or to your local magazine retailer to pick up a physical copy! 😘
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#doitfortheprocess #art #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #artist #flashesofdelight #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #communityovercompetition #instaart #thehappynow #abstractart #painting #creativelife #creativepreneur #creativelifehappylife #contemporaryart #love #risingtidesociety #girlboss #abstractpainting #livethelittlethings #artwork #creative #mycreativebiz #nothingisordinary #abstractartist #artistsoninstagram

So, today I started crying during CrossFit.⠀
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Oh, is it embarrassing story time? Good, I thought so.⠀
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See, my husband loves CrossFit and goes 6 days a week. I work out in our garage sometimes, and thought I would go for fun, because he makes it look so easy and enjoyable. ⠀
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15 minutes in, I realized I was over my head. I had never done a deadlift, or a Russian kettle ball thing and I felt like everyone was watching me, and I just started crying. ⠀
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It’s funny now. I promise.⠀
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It was a great reminder about what it feels like to be a beginner at something: overwhelmed, frustrated, confused, just wanting to quit. ⠀
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It made me think about my workshop students, and video students and hoping I never make anyone feel inadequate or self-conscious about the beginning stage. It also made me feel determined to try again. (After some practice, maybe.) ⠀
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I hope that if you are currently learning about weaving, macrame or punch needle and feel the same way that I did at CrossFit this morning, that you give yourself grace and try again.⠀
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I’m here to help! ⠀
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Lindsey⠀
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*This shirt is by @jrlefrancois and I thought it was a fitting post to hold a mistake-of-a-project that I’ve never shared. (I don’t recommend warping a star.)*⠀
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#handmadewithlove #creativityfound #artwork #makersgonnamake #cylcollective #abstractart #calledtobecreative #mybeautifulmess #communityovercompetition #thatsdarling #maker #creativelifehappylife #art #acolorstory #handmade #contemporaryart #liveauthentic #makersvillage #etsyseller #createeveryday #etsy #doitfortheprocess #pursuepretty #thehappynow #seekinspirecreate #creatorslane #artist #handmadeisbetter #handsandhustle #abmlifeiscolorful

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I made a goal to finish every project of my #monthlyweavingseries in a different way... and none of them with just plain fringe! ⠀
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There are SO MANY ways to finish a project for a tapestry. I love fringe, but wanted to help anyone in a creative rut to think outside of the box! May’s Pibione project (which I’ll be sending out again tonight, Incase you want to join!) includes a tutorial for these cute little wrapped tassels on the bottom. ⠀
Choosing a finishing technique that compliments the rest of the design has actually been one of the hardest parts about putting together a project each month, but I’m excited to see my weaving community wow the world with their unique takes on my prompts!⠀
Visit the link in my bio to join my Monthly Weaving Series for May to get a full project tutorial on Pibione, wrapped tassels, and a pillow tutorial.⠀
XO⠀
Lindsey⠀
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#knittersofinstagram #fashion #homedecor #artist #supportsmallbusiness #thatsdarling #shopsmall #yarn #maker #crochetersofinstagram #handmadeisbetter #etsyshop #diy #yarnaddict #makersmovement #crochet #interiordesign #love #makersgonnamake #handmade #craftsposure #smallbusiness #handcrafted #etsyseller #art #design #communityovercompetition #girlboss #etsy

DIY FRIDAY: Learn how to make the Blood Knot
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Like this post and follow me if you love this knot! It creates a barrel-knot look, using two colors, extending from opposite sides. Such a cool way to incorporate color into a piece, in the fringe or even as a color block design!
1. Place two strands so that they overlap
2. Pinch the center of the overlap and twist the tail on the right side clockwise around the other color, then around the front to tuck in between the center overlap.
3. Pinch the center of the overlap again and twist the tail on the left side clockwise around the other color, then around the back to tuck in between the center overlap.
4. Push the twists around both sides towards the center a bit and pull the extending colors straight to tighten everything.
5. Trim the tails from the center and you’re done!
Swipe left to see some examples of color mixing. The mustard and white in the center create a loop for a necklace!
Visit the link in my bio for my complete online video classes 😘
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#macramemovement #handmade #modernmacrame #bohostyle #macramelove #homedecor #macramewallhanging #fiberart #boho #wallhanging #bohodecor #macrameart #macramemaker #macrame #macramemakers #decor #macramedecor #bohemian #interiordesign #macrameplanthanger #bohochic #bohohome #macrameartist #etsy #makersgonnamake #wallart #art #macramé #walldecor #hippie

One of my favorite makers and students has met some amazing milestones and invited me to join her giveaway to celebrate! Visit @marquisweaves to enter 😘
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🌿@hellohydrangea | your choice of a class! From beginner weaving to advanced techniques, there’s a class for everyone!
🌿@niromastudio | rad fiber bundle with 2 new leaf looms
🌿@marquisweaves | over a half pound of merino wool roving
🌿@camelliafibercompany | handspun weavers pack and hand dyed roving
——
➡️Follow all shops involved
➡️Like this post
➡️Go to the giveaway post at @marquisweaves and tag at least 1 friend!
——
🎉Giveaway closes May 17th
at 11:59pm PST.
🌎Open worldwide, international winner will be responsible for shipping.
Must be 18 or older to enter.
Not affiliated with Instagram.

So, yesterday I wove one of my favorite pieces of ALL TIME. Seriously! Over half a decade of weaving and I feel like I just found a new corner of the craft that has been waiting for me. 🤭✨
I can’t wait to share more about it because I did it as part of the monthly weaving series... which means there’s a full tutorial coming up soon! 🙌🏼❤️
That’s what I love about this challenge, which I started for myself and my weaving community in January.
Yes, I wanted to teach and inspire others to fall in love with weaving again (in case you feel like everyone’s pieces look the same and the same 4 techniques are all that are available), but I also wanted to give myself the responsibility to finally try all of the techniques and projects that have been in my head for years... waiting for a reason to come to fruition. This has been permission to make them happen and learn them well enough to turn around and teach them! 👯‍♀️
Sometimes (like today) it takes hours of work to realize I’m not doing it right or I need to film it in a different way that makes it as easy as possible to learn. Then I undo it all and begin again. When this happens, I’m doing it to try and teach others... but I learn so much, myself! 🤯😆
As I was weaving this new-favorite project today, my husband walked in and said ‘Whoa, is that too intense for a monthly project?’ Haha! Now don’t get scared. It might be detailed and technical but no, it’s not too intense!
One thing I’ve learned through this challenge is that taking on the advanced techniques are what help you learn. Many beginning students have actually asked me to teach the hard stuff because they know it will help them grow quickly. I get that! You’re ready to take it on!
Each month you blow me away with how you take my monthly tutorials and expand the prompts to be even more creative with your own twists.
There is so much to learn about this craft; not just about yarn and a loom, but about yourself and your abilities. You are stronger than you think and more creative than you know. Also, can I just say... I LOVE weaving and I love you all for loving it along with me! 🙌🏼
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#handmadewithlove #creativityfound #artwork #makersgonnamak

I had the pleasure of being photographed for @molliemakes last December for their issue 104! Best news? The digital version is available for FREE today if you download their app 😱!
I talk about my story, how I started weaving and what keeps me motivated, plus there’s a photo shoot of my baby studio the week it was finished, all clean and pretty 😂
Head to the App Store to download Mollie Makes, or to your local magazine retailer to pick up a physical copy! 😘
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#doitfortheprocess #art #calledtobecreative #creativityfound #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #artist #flashesofdelight #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #communityovercompetition #instaart #thehappynow #abstractart #painting #creativelife #creativepreneur #creativelifehappylife #contemporaryart #love #risingtidesociety #girlboss #abstractpainting #livethelittlethings #artwork #creative #mycreativebiz #nothingisordinary #abstractartist #artistsoninstagram

So, today I started crying during CrossFit.⠀
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Oh, is it embarrassing story time? Good, I thought so.⠀
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See, my husband loves CrossFit and goes 6 days a week. I work out in our garage sometimes, and thought I would go for fun, because he makes it look so easy and enjoyable. ⠀
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15 minutes in, I realized I was over my head. I had never done a deadlift, or a Russian kettle ball thing and I felt like everyone was watching me, and I just started crying. ⠀
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😂😅😭⠀
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It’s funny now. I promise.⠀
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It was a great reminder about what it feels like to be a beginner at something: overwhelmed, frustrated, confused, just wanting to quit. ⠀
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It made me think about my workshop students, and video students and hoping I never make anyone feel inadequate or self-conscious about the beginning stage. It also made me feel determined to try again. (After some practice, maybe.) ⠀
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I hope that if you are currently learning about weaving, macrame or punch needle and feel the same way that I did at CrossFit this morning, that you give yourself grace and try again.⠀
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I’m here to help! ⠀
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XO⠀
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Lindsey⠀
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*This shirt is by @jrlefrancois and I thought it was a fitting post to hold a mistake-of-a-project that I’ve never shared. (I don’t recommend warping a star.)*⠀
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#handmadewithlove #creativityfound #artwork #makersgonnamake #cylcollective #abstractart #calledtobecreative #mybeautifulmess #communityovercompetition #thatsdarling #maker #creativelifehappylife #art #acolorstory #handmade #contemporaryart #liveauthentic #makersvillage #etsyseller #createeveryday #etsy #doitfortheprocess #pursuepretty #thehappynow #seekinspirecreate #creatorslane #artist #handmadeisbetter #handsandhustle #abmlifeiscolorful

One thing that makes me happy is beads. Can you spot proof that I'm not the only one who likes them in this photo?⠀
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I'm not sure why I love them so much - I don't use them as much as I think I will, but when I was little my mom was always supportive of my love for crafts. She once bought me a stack of boxes filled with beads and jewelry supplies and I remember how happy it made me to just HAVE them. Not even to use them, but just to see the beads loosely organized with the potential to become something beautiful.⠀
Now that I have a son (who is obsessed with trucks), I know why she did that. I buy him trucks all the time because I know how happy they make him, and that makes me happy too.⠀
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"Happiness is a byproduct of an effort to make someone else happy." - Gretta Brooker Palmer⠀
What is a gift you gave someone that made you happy? Share below!⠀
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Lindsey⠀
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#craftsposure #handmade #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #etsy #etsyseller #shopsmall #etsyshop #handmadeisbetter #art #weaveweird #creativelifehappylife #smallbusiness #homedecor #etsysellersofinstagram #maker #diy #hellohydrangea #shoplocal #love #calledtobecreative #welcometoweaving #ourmakerlife #etsyfinds #yarn #craftastherapy #weaving #crochetgirlgang #communityovercompetition

My longest day of workshops to date is finally done! Three 3-hour workshops within 11 hours 😅. My heels came off an hour into the third workshop, and I’m ready to sleep, but honestly the day went by so fast and was so much fun! I loved meeting and weaving with everyone! 💃🏻👯‍♀️
I always love teaching in partnership with my friend Denise from @thesehandscollective (look her up for amazing workshops in the LA area!) and the beautiful @amigawild boutique was the perfect backdrop for our busy day. Thank you to the 40+ students who joined us today and I hope to see you soon again, LA!
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#handmadewithlove #creativityfound #artwork #makersgonnamake #cylcollective #abstractart #calledtobecreative #mybeautifulmess #communityovercompetition #thatsdarling #maker #creativelifehappylife #art #acolorstory #handmade #contemporaryart #liveauthentic #makersvillage #etsyseller #createeveryday #etsy #doitfortheprocess #pursuepretty #thehappynow #seekinspirecreate #creatorslane #artist #handmadeisbetter #handsandhustle #abmlifeiscolorful

Only four more days to join my #monthlyweavingseries and get April’s project!
Each month I create a new video class exclusively for subscribers. April has been all about sequins and fringe. I’ve already seen students get SO creative with the project and turn the techniques into things like pillows and necklaces! I go over a time-saving way to add hundreds of sequins to a project while weaving and create loads of texture with just a few steps.
Visit the link in my bio to join my for the last days of April and receive the class on April 30th!
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#craftsposure #handmade #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #etsy #etsyseller #shopsmall #etsyshop #handmadeisbetter #art #weaveweird #creativelifehappylife #smallbusiness #homedecor #etsysellersofinstagram #maker #diy #hellohydrangea #shoplocal #love #calledtobecreative #welcometoweaving #ourmakerlife #etsyfinds #yarn #craftastherapy #weaving #communityovercompetition

A little bit macrame with a whole lotta color. 💧☀️🔥☁️🌸⠀
You know when a project just seems meant-to-be? I used to make friendship bracelets all the time as a girl, and I’ve been dreaming up a giant version for my walls since early 2018. I couldn’t get the idea out of my head. In a way, its like my life has come full circle - it’s a nod to the girl I used to be and her influence on the person I am today. 👱🏼‍♀️👩🏻
I also had a little fun while this setup was available and tried a few other poses - swipe left to see me goofing around 🙃⠀
Have you ever made a friendship bracelet? Did you know they are made from reverse clove hitch knots in a mesh pattern? I loved rediscovering a childhood hobby as an art form I enjoy today!⠀
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#macramemovement #handmade #modernmacrame #bohostyle #macramelove #fiberart #macramewallhanging #homedecor #boho #wallhanging #bohodecor #macrame #decor #macrameart #macramemaker #bohemian #interiordesign #bohochic #macramemakers #bohohome #etsy #makersgonnamake #macramedecor #wallart #art #macrameplanthanger #macrameartist #walldecor #hippie #macramé

February's open scallop tapestry project continues to be one of my favorites... because every time someone shares their version I gasp and say 'That looks amazing!... Oh wait, that's from my class!' I love tapestries with lots of texture, but this year I've been drawn towards techniques that don't look weighed-down. This all-white version from @a_mayweaver is so light and airy, it looks like it could float away or flutter in a breeze. Swipe to see some other amazing versions of February!
Did you miss February's project? I have all past weaving projects available on my website at the bottom of the Monthly Weaving Series page. Link in bio!⠀
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#abmcrafty #makersgonnamake #creativityfound #makersmovement #calledtobecreative #creativelifehappylife #etsy #handmade #pursuepretty #handsandhustle #craftsposure #flashesofdelight #art #shopsmall #thehappynow #etsyseller #thatsdarling #mycreativebiz #createeveryday #livecreatively #handmadeisbetter #maker #communityovercompetition #smallbusiness #colorventures #mommylife #stitchersofinstagram #abmathome #creatorslane