Christmas Crafts
Some small gifts and projects to make for Christmas.

Operation Warm a Sole
Canadians are knitting slippers for our Navy and Armed Forces.

09/24/01 - Saami Bandweaving - The Saami from northern Scandinavia are known for their intricate weaving of narrow and colourful belts and bands.

09/16/01 - 8 Shaft Star Motif - Show support for the US by weaving something in red, white and blue. Here is an 8 shaft stars motif.

09/14/01 - Bobbin Lace - Bobbin lacemaking is a form of warp-weighted weaving. Here are the basic steps.

09/11/01 - Spin for Peace - In thinking about the recent tragic attacks on the US, I am reminded of Gandhi, his spinning and his non-violent approach for making economic change.

09/09/01 - Navajo Tapestry Rug - Marion took a beginner tapestry class and wove a fabulous rug.

08/29/01 - Beginner Batik - Batik is a fun and easy way to add interesting colour effects to your handwovens. Eric Langley taught a class for beginners at the Gibsons Landing Fibre Festival.

08/23/01 - Cedar Basket Weaving - Coast Salish weaver, Anna Billy, demonstrates how to make cedar baskets, at the Gibsons Landing Fibre Festival.

08/20/01 - Tansy Flower Dye - A summer walk is a great time to pick tansies and use them in the dyepot.

08/07/01 - Teachers Registry - We are compiling a registry of weaving, spinning, dyeing and fiberarts instructors. If you wish to be listed in our directory, please use this Submission Form.

08/01/01 - Weaving With Rags - Weavers are very ingenious and thrifty. We don't like to waste anything, especially our own handwoven cloth. Different techniques for twice-woven cloth have developed in many countries.

07/26/01 - Doubleweave Pickup - Tantrika demonstrates how the doubleweave pickup technique is done.

07/21/01 - Fiber Challenge Socks - Jessie spun a grab bag of llama, wool and silk and knit some cool socks.

07/15/01 - How to Market Your Crafts on the Net - Have you wanted to make your own webpage to sell your handwoven crafts on the Net, but don't want to spend lots of money? Here's how.

07/13/01 - Warping Board Plans - Ruthanne shows how to build your own warping board.

07/12/01 - Sheepish Word Puzzle - All sheep are not alike. Play this fun word game and learn more about sheep.

07/08/01 - Star of David Draft - Tantrika designed these Star of David drafts for weaving Jewish prayer shawls.

07/03/01 - Spinning Wheel Screensaver - Make your computer spin with this free spinning wheel screensaver that you can download.

06/23/01 - Wagon Wheel Rugs - Weave circular rugs with bicycle wheels or hula hoops. Virginia tells how.

06/17/01 - Japanese Kimono - Japanese kimonos on display at the Museum for Textiles. This article includes screensavers and wallpaper related to kimonos.

06/15/01 - Quilt Block Baby Blankets - Marina wove some gorgeous baby blankets in a 6 shaft quilt block design.

06/12/01 - Dimity Cord Silk Scarves - A free project for weaving silk scarves in Dimity Cord. Also some clip art buttons, and graphics for your webpage and desktop to match.

06/07/01 - Huck Lace Baby Blankets - A new weaver shows her lovely work with these baby blankets woven in huck lace.

05/31/01 - Pop Goes the Weasel - Is this a spinning song?.

05/29/01 - White Shawl - Marina wove this shawl in a blend of natural white wool, fluffy mohair, cotton plied with gold and shiny boucle rayon.

05/24/01 - Spindle Spinspirations - Kat Walton's work demonstrates that you don't need complex equipment to spin and weave.

05/14/01 - Hot Tub Towels - Quick and easy to weave, these towels are both soft and durable, woven with cotton and cotton chenille.

05/07/01 - Looms - A photo gallery of looms from the Museum of Textiles exhibit.

04/30/01 - Crimp and Twist - How to match your spinning to the crimp of the fibre.

04/27/01 - Woolly Dogs - Wool dogs were bred by the First Nations people of the Pacific northwest and used for weaving blankets.

04/02/01 - Color Test - Do you wonder what draws you to a certain color at your favorite yarn shop? Or why you like to wear purple? Take this short test and find out.

04/02/01 - Cardboard Loom - If you want to try weaving, you an easily make a small loom with a cardboard box.

03/27/01 - Summer/Winter Placemats Project - A project for weaving some placemats or towels using a summer & winter draft.

03/19/01 - Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs Project - Dyeing Easter eggs and wool with dyes you can find in your kitchen.

03/13/01 - Cedar Bark Dye Project - Dyeing wool fleece with Red Cedar Bark.

03/05/01 - Twill Tapestry - I took a twill tapestry workshop with Kaija Rautiainen. Here is what I learned.

02/26/01 - Shamrock Draft - Weave these shamrocks or just add them to your Desktop to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

02/19/01 - Weaving & Spinning Goddesses - Weaving and spinning have magical qualtities to the unitiated. Weavers and spinners have been revered throughout the ages, in many cultures.

02/12/01 - Mirror Warp Throw Project - A simple mirror warp and overdye technique, will help clean up your stash of unmatched yarns.

02/05/01 - Handspinning Techniques - Part of a series of lessons (with video) on how to spin: Semi-worsted yarns, controlling the twist of your handspun.

01/29/01 - Felted Valentine's Pillow - Make your special loved one a pillow, using your own handmade felt.

01/21/01 - Urine, Wool & Natural Dyes - Don't flush it away, save it for your next dye project.

01/15/01 - Fleece Video - A video about buying a fleece and comparing Romney and Cheviot.

01/15/01 - Selecting a Fleece - Are you thinking of buying your first fleece? Here are some things I look for when choosing a fleece for handspinning.

01/10/01 - Handspun Hats - Here is a versatile knitting pattern that you can use with different weights of handspun yarns.

01/06/01 - Spinning Break Video - A video clip of handspinning. Watch closely. The yarn breaks and I join it, hardly missing a beat!