Begin a fascinating journey in reed basketry with three useful and elegant baskets.

Begin or continue a journey in reed basketry with three graceful and elegant basket designs to display around your home.

Continue your journey in reed basketry with three unique, eye-catching basketry designs.

Unleash the full potential of your spinning wheel. This workshop guides you through the art and science of transforming hand-dyed and mixed-color rovings into vibrant yarns.

In this detailed video series, transform ordinary fabric scraps into extraordinary handwoven treasures. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced weaver, you'll master traditional rag-weaving techniques while creating beautiful, functional pieces for your home. This hands-on course covers all steps in the rag weaving process, from building your own loom to designing unique patterns. You'll learn time-honored techniques like twining, fabric preparation, and pattern development while understanding the rich history of this sustainable craft. What You'll Learn: - How to construct and set up a basic rag rug loom - Essential fabric preparation and selection techniques - Traditional twining and weaving methods - Pattern design and how to use a pattern chart - Finishing techniques By the end of the series, you'll have the skills and confidence to design and weave unique rag rugs, runners, and decorative pieces.

A collection of DIY decoration tutorials, gift ideas and things to do to create a handmade holiday.

Begin your handspinning journey in this immersive workshop designed to demystify spinning on a wheel! Instructor Brittany will guide you through essential skills, from selecting fibers and preparing them to master drafting, twist control, and plying techniques. Each step is broken into manageable, hands-on lessons, ensuring you build confidence as you craft your first yarns. Whether you're a curious beginner or refining your basics, you’ll leave with a solid foundation.

Discover the art of 3D wet felting by creating a unique felt planter pot using a ball as a 3D resist. In this hands-on video workshop, you'll learn step-by-step how to shape wool fibers around a spherical form, transforming them into a functional and decorative planter. What You'll Learn: - How to layer and shape wool fibers over a ball resist to create seamless 3D forms. - Techniques for wetting, soaping, and felting the fibers to achieve a sturdy vessel structure. - Tips for removing the resist and finishing your planter with a professional look. Perfect for beginners and experienced felters alike, this workshop will guide you through every stage-from preparing your materials to unveiling your finished felt planter. Add a pop of handmade color to your home and master a new creative skill!

Discover the art and science of natural dyeing, where organic materials become vibrant pigments for wool fibers, yarn, fabric, and clothing. In this hands-on workshop, you will: - Prepare Wool Fibers: Learn how to scour and clean wool, opening up the fibers to ensure optimal absorption of natural dyes. - Mordanting: Master the technique of creating and applying a mordant bath, an essential step to help the wool fibers hold onto color more effectively. - Dye Bath Creation: Explore the process of making a basic dye bath using carefully selected natural dye materials. - Dyeing: Experience the transformation as you dye your own wool fibers with the colors extracted from your chosen botanicals.