Mini tapestry weaving

I'm preparing for an exhibit soon and have lots of small tapestries that I'm getting ready to hang. I thought I'd share some of the process here. There's a good collection of articles about hanging methods for tapestry included at the American Tapestry Alliance website at this link. The method I was using a few years ago was the one I described at the ATA site and it's just a bit different than what I'm showing here. But... there you go... always looking for a different way... if not better…

Rebecca Mezoff's newest course in 2021 is an easy entry for beginners to tapestry weaving. It is called Introduction to Tapestry Weaving and will supply you with all the basics to get started in this fun art/craft. Registration is available on Rebecca's website, tapestryweaving.com

Summer is coming. I’m sure of it mostly because it is raining and not snowing here in Colorado now. I love taking whatever time I can in the summer and heading to the mountains with my notebook and a loom. I’ve been talking about my practice of sketch tapestry on this blog for many years now. I make

My style of tapestry lessons are focused on producing small ‘works of art’ which can be mounted and framed. My background is as an artist - so I like...

Chatting with Sarah Swett about tapestry weaving.

Wearable weavings FTW!

The Tiny But Mighty exhibit was in Knoxville, TN in conjunction with Convergence this summer. This was the biennial un-juried small format show for members of American Tapestry Alliance. One hundred thirty eight small tapestries hung at the Emporium Gallery from July 1-29th . The emphasis this yea

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Molly Elkind : Talking Textiles: Tapestry in New Mexico

Mini Woven Wall Hanging / Tapestry Weaving / Wall Art / Woven | Etsy

"Lunar" mini tapestry by Bethany Snaddon. Hand woven in Scotland.

There are as many ways to design for tapestry as there are tapestry weavers. Everyone has to find their own way. But over the last couple years I have employed one particular technique that I find shakes my brain loose and helps me conquer the fear that comes up when designing large pieces. I start

Each original, handwoven tapestry captures an image of the Great Smokey Mountains.

Nicole Bunting on Instagram @cole.bun: “•Thinking of big things for this little embroidery weaving • #weaving #wovenart #experimentalweaving #embroideryweaving #tapestry #embroidery

Tiny Tapestry Diary pieces woven on the Thumbelina loom.

Mini tapestry landscape. Jute warp, mixed weft

Life gets too busy too often and I forget to sit still sometimes. One of my favorite things to do is go backpacking. I think I like it mostly because it is so simple. A few bits of gear, some food, a good pair of trail runners, and the all-important bug repellant and I can spend time in the woods. L

How to make a mini weaving loom using an upcycled match box. You’ll just need the inside portion of a matchbox, cotton thread for the warp and yarn for weaving.