http://craftwrite.podbean.com A podcast about spinning, knitting, polymer clay, gourds, one stroke painting and writing. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:58:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/11/11/episode-34-todd-loom-mug-rug-part-i/ 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 ... http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/10/09/episode-33-broom-making-101-part-4/ 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. http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/10/09/episode-32-broom-making-101-part-3/ 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 ... http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/10/09/episode-31-broom-making-101-part-2/ 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. ... http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/10/08/episode-30-broom-making-101/ In this final episode of the Cricket Loom primer, I'll finish and take the scarf off of the loom. http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/09/03/episode-29-cricket-loom-part-6/ 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. http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/08/30/episode-28-cricket-loom-part-5/ 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 ... http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/08/30/episode-27-cricket-loom-part-4/ 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. http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/08/29/episode-26-cricket-loom-part-3/ This episode covers the second half of Part 2 in which I finish warping the Cricket Loom. http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/08/23/episode-25-cricket-loom-part-2b/ 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. http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/08/23/episode-24-cricket-loom-part-2a/ In this episode, I'll start showing you how to warp and weave on a rigid heddle loom. http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/08/22/episode-23-cricket-loom-part-1/ 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. http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/08/19/craft-write-episode-22-cat-screen-shading-bricks/ 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 ... http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/08/07/craft-write-episode-21-rectangular-knitting-loom/ 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. http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/08/02/episode-20-cat-screen-butterflies/ 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: ... http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/07/23/episode-19-cat-screen-cat-puff-paint/ 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! http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/07/23/episode-18-basic-knitting-part-iii-purl-stitch-binding-off/ I'm continuing the basic knitting videos with the knit stitch. Next episode: purl & binding off. http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/07/23/episode-17-basic-knitting-part-ii-knit-stitch/ 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 ... http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/07/22/episode-16-knitting-basics-part-i/ 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. http://craftwrite.podbean.com/2009/07/19/episode-15-cat-screen-vines-leaves-part-ii/