Kelly is a self taught weaver with a big passion for sharing the timeless art of weaving with others. Kelly is known for her calm and slow teaching style and she bases her classes on how she would have liked to have been taught. She designs all of her own projects and caters for levels from beginner to intermediate.
The Weekend Edition - Professional fringes
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Hi Weavers! A beautiful woven scarf deserves beautiful finishing. Ever wondered how to make your fringes look more professional? Check out my new video to see how I do it: Tip for professional fringes... **************************************************** Supplementary Weft What is a supplementary weft? It is simply a weft that is introduced to your weaving, in addition to your regular weft yarn, usually on a plain weave background. This supplementary weft is often known as a “pattern weft”, which makes sense because it often creates a pattern (think overshot). Want to find out more or have a go at using a supplementary weft yourself? Check out my free and simple to follow tutorial here: Supplementary Weft Tutorial... **************************************************** Special Offers Revolution Fibers are offering free shipping on any order in the US if you use my link below: And for my Aussie friends, Thread Collective have a special offer on Ada 20/2 Australian cotton. Purchase 4 cones and get your 5th for free! Use the code B4GOF20 at checkout to apply the discount.
******************************************* Extra learning resources How to double your weft thread... How to lash your warp to your loom... Spring Table Runner Free Project... ******************************************* Remember to follow me on Instagram! and tag me if you complete any of my classes or patterns - I will share them in my stories 😉 I also share content on my Instagram and in my stories that you won't see elsewhere.
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The Online Weaving School
by Kelly Casanova
Kelly is a self taught weaver with a big passion for sharing the timeless art of weaving with others. Kelly is known for her calm and slow teaching style and she bases her classes on how she would have liked to have been taught. She designs all of her own projects and caters for levels from beginner to intermediate.
Hi Weavers! This week's video starts with a comical skit just to display my very poor acting skills, but it was fun to make! The video does have a valuable message too: You can't warp that way!... ***************************************************** Natural Dyeing Early Bird Pricing! The Natural Dyeing class will show you step by step how simple it can be to dye gorgeously vibrant yarn using natural materials. If you are a weaving school member, simply login and enjoy. The class is now...
Hi Weavers! I've compiled a list of 42 great rigid heddle weaving tips to give you quick and easy access to helpful information. All of the links provided are (mostly) short and to the point videos that will help you achieve your goal towards better weaving: 42 rigid heddle loom tips... ***************************************************** Natural dye class I'm making good progress on this new class and enjoying every step of the way. The Natural Dyeing class will show you step by step how...
Hi Weavers! I ran some polls during the week on my Youtube community page. The questions were related to sewing with your handwoven fabric, and though I thought I knew you all pretty well, you surprised me with your answers! Most people voted that they want to sew with their handwoven fabric but don't because they are too scared to cut! After thinking about it for a while, I made a video with some advice for you: Some unconventional advice......