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Episode 34 Todd Loom Mug Rug Part I

craftwrite — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:58:13 +0000

In this episode, I’ll introduce the Todd Loom, a basic and very simple loom similar to the pot holder looms we used as kids. This is, in fact a very good beginner loom for small kids to learn the basics of weaving. I’ll use a tapestry needle to do a simple over-under pattern to begin weaving a mug rug. These make great, inexpensive gifts which can be matched with a coffee cup and packet of hot chocolate or coffee for a special person on your list.

Materials are from Dick Blick Art Supplies, available online. Yarn is 100% cotton from Peaches & Cream yarns.

Episode 33 Broom Making 101 Part 4

craftwrite — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:51:45 +0000

In the final segment of the Broom Making Tutorial, I’ll show you how to do the weaving around the base of the broom stalks. After the weaving, you will end with one more row of stitches. Leave a long tail of the waxed linen so that you can tie on embellishments or string beads. These can be changed seasonally to match your home decor. I’ve added some pictures of some of my own antique broom collection to my blog, www.crafterdays.blogspot.com. Please visit me there for more crafts. Happy Halloween!

Episode 32 Broom Making 101 Part 3

craftwrite — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:50:27 +0000

In the third segment of the Broom Making tutorial, I will show you how to stitch the brush part of the broom stalks. The technique is identical to the first set of stitches, but you won’t be going through the stalks to do this.

Episode 31 Broom Making 101 Part 2

craftwrite — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:49:13 +0000

In this second segment of the Broom Making Tutorial, I’ll talk about the tools needed to make the broom as well as the supplier, R.E. Caddy of Greensboro, NC. I’ll also show you how to string the broom stalks around the broom handle and fasten using a stitching method through the stalks and around to fasten the first set of stitches.

Episode 30 Broom Making 101

craftwrite — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:05:32 +0000

Happy Halloween everyone! I’m starting a series of crafts centered around this fun holiday. This episode is the first of a few parts in which I will show you how to make a cobweb catcher style broom. A supplier of broom making materials is R. E. Caddy in Greensboro, NC. The supplier of waxed linen is Royalwood.

Episode 29 Cricket Loom Part 6

craftwrite — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:03:08 +0000

In this final episode of the Cricket Loom primer, I’ll finish and take the scarf off of the loom.

Episode 28 Cricket Loom Part 5

craftwrite — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:03:15 +0000

In this episode, I’ll show you how to add a new piece of weft thread when you run out. I’m weaving with some handspun yarn in this segment.

Episode 27 Cricket Loom Part 4

craftwrite — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:21:10 +0000

In this episode, I’ll begin weaving my scarf and will show you how to tie off the ends as you begin the scarf. This prevents having to tie off the ends once the scarf is removed from the loom. The ends will be much more even and it doesn’t warp the end of the scarf. The same procedure is repeated at the end of the scarf when finished.

Episode 26 Cricket Loom Part 3

craftwrite — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:33:27 +0000

In this episode, I’ll wind the shuttles and begin weaving in the lead yarn. The lead yarn is woven to even up the warp threads in order to begin weaving the main piece.

Episode 25 Cricket Loom Part 2b

craftwrite — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:22:16 +0000

This episode covers the second half of Part 2 in which I finish warping the Cricket Loom.

Episode 24 Cricket Loom Part 2a

craftwrite — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:52:25 +0000

In this episode, I continue to warp the loom. The videos are too large to upload at one time, so I am breaking them down into smaller segments. I hope this does not cause too much aggravation.

Episode 23 Cricket Loom Part 1

craftwrite — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:59:41 +0000

In this episode, I’ll start showing you how to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom.

Craft Write Episode 22 Cat Screen: Shading Bricks

craftwrite — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:31:50 +0000

In this episode, I’ll show you how to add some depth to the brick section by using a double-loaded brush (Plaid One-Stroke #16) with Floating Medium and Burnt Umber.

Craft Write Episode 21 Rectangular Knitting Loom

craftwrite — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:33:11 +0000

In this episode, I’m demonstrating how to do a simple e-wrap blanket using the Provo Craft Rectangular Knitting Loom. I’ll show you how to cast on the first and second rows and how to bind off. I’m using two strands of Red Heart worsted weight yarn. You can use a single strand of a thicker yarn, but I wanted a cushiony blanket for a shelter animal and doubling the worsted weight yarn produces this.

Episode 20 Cat Screen: Butterflies

craftwrite — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:33:13 +0000

I think this is my favorite part of the Cat Screen - adding the butterflies. Products used include Makin’s Fabric, Fabric Mod Podge, and Plaid Folk Art Fabric Paint. Still ahead: shading the bricks and adding the flower pot.

Episode 19 Cat Screen: Cat & Puff Paint

craftwrite — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:37:31 +0000

Okay, we’re back to the cat screen. In this episode, I’ll show you how to apply Jones Tones Puff Paint and set it up to add texture to your paintings. I’m using Plaid Folk Art Fabric Paint in licorice (black) to paint the Puff Paint after it sets. Next episode: Butterflies.

Episode 18 Basic Knitting Part III Purl Stitch & Binding Off

craftwrite — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:54:29 +0000

In this episode, we conclude the basics of knitting: purling and binding off. I welcome feedback for these videos. So pick up your needles and let’s start knitting!

Episode 17 Basic Knitting Part II Knit Stitch

craftwrite — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:47:48 +0000

I’m continuing the basic knitting videos with the knit stitch. Next episode: purl & binding off.

Episode 16 Knitting Basics Part I

craftwrite — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:04:10 +0000

I decided to include some simple knitting basics videos for those of you who would like to learn to knit. I’m using Lion Brand Thick & Quick yarn in Blossom and Clover Bamboo straight needles in size 13. I’ve found this yarn to be very giving and great for teaching beginning knitters. I’ll follow up with Parts II and III in which I’ll show the basic knit stitch, purl stitch and how to bind off, or take your work off the needles when finished.

Episode 15 Cat Screen Vines & Leaves Part II

craftwrite — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:28:13 +0000

In this episode, I finish the vines and leaves. I’m using a large Filbert Brush and Plaid Folk Art Paint (Thicket, Wicker White and Raw Sienna). Next episode: Shading the Bricks.