Hey crafters! As I said last week, I’ve been really busy with some projects around here and I’ve since completed two of them! I’ve seen people doing weaves and tutorials EVERYWHERE and was really interested, but kind of wanted to save that project until winter when I’ll be cooped up inside. Seems like sitting by the fire with hot chocolate is the perfect way to weave on a loom. I took the easy way out when I saw Laura post this amazing tapestry on ABM I knew it’d be perfect to fill the giant hole in my gallery wall.
The technique couldn’t have been easier. The entire project was maybe a 3 out of 10 in terms of difficulty but a 7 out of 10 on time consuming.
Materials Needed:
- Woven rug (I got this leather rug)
- Yarn of various textures
- Crochet hook
- Dowel rod
- String for hanging (I used leather)
- Drill
- Spraypaint
- Scissors
- Patience
Because this project was so time consuming and brainless, I only did weaving while we’d watch movies or I’d hang out with my friend. This was great for me because I like to do two things at once but it also means that I didn’t get any action shots! THE WORST! Laura’s tutorial is killer though and I couldn’t have written it better.
Once I had the full tapestry woven, it was time for a hair cut. I kind of just chopped as I saw fit. Some areas I did angles, others I just let them be raggity. Also, if you want to know how I made that nifty gif, go to this tutorial by Popcosmo!
This is the beautiful view Sophie and I get when we walk out of her room. The two pieces on the right are mine but the dreamy Hot Air Balloon is a photograph by Tamara. I requested Rob to make Cinderella’s Castle and he pulled through! I also want to say that I’m thankful to my husband to being confident enough in his manhood that he allowed this massive tapestry of PINK in our family room. 🙂 It makes me happy. Anyone else tried their hand at weaving yet? I’d love to see your projects!
I never tried weaving but who knows? I might try it some day once our situation gets better. Looks great though, and I like the way you cut them!
Thanks Ana! I can see how it can be a time consuming and expensive hobby but you can honestly do it super cheap by making your own loom and using discount yarns! I think it would be kind of fun to see how cheap I could possibly make it!
Cute mustache/beard photo!!!! Looks like a soothing project, like coloring you mentioned in an earlier post. I’d be super Type A and have to have each section be equal in height. Would make a cute chevron pattern!
I would LOVE to see your perfect chevron pattern! Maybe this winter you can try your hand at one!
PS I see you got PIN IT hover thingys. What plug-in did you use? Or did you code it yourself? I need this!
I did!! FINALLY a plugin that didn’t screw up my page! I’ve tried so many! The one I used was jQuery Pinterest Button for Images. You can use your own image to match your blog’s site even! Let me know if you need help finding it/making a button if you’re interested. It could not have been easier!
Be honest, do you think it’s too intrusive? Should I put the button in the corner?
Thanks for the plug in! I’m installing it now. Will let you know if I need help! And for your placement, I love it! I may put mine down low just because as readers get to the bottom of the image, they may then decide they want to pin it, and the button is right there to do that.
Have a problem. I linked a png image and my site still shows the default pin button. Email me, k?
Love the wall hanging and the whole wall in general! Thanks for linking up with us at the DIY’ers!
Well, you have mastered the Easy Weave!! Love your colors, too. Thanks so much for sharing at our link it or lump it party!
Thanks Amy!
I LOVE your wall hanging. It fits perfectly in that gallery wall!
Thanks Alexis!
This is truly stunning! I’ve been wanting to do one of these for sooo long. It’s a perfect statement piece for your gallery wall. Thanks for linking up to The DIY’ers!
I’m glad you liked it Jennifer! It was SO EASY!
Very fun! I have been wanting to make one of these forever and love the idea of using a rug. I am glad you told me it was going to take forever before hand …good for watching TV at night 🙂
It made it a LOT simpler, especially for it being my first tapestry! Yea, you could probably get in a Harry Potter marathon. 😉 (It doesn’t really take that long.)