I was recently given some hand woven pieces of cloth for use in my dolls, looking at these yesterday for a gentleman robin made me think of all things woven. Not just cloth but baskets and bead weaving as well. Both arts I admire but know nothing about, not that I know much about loom weaving but I have had a go in the past. There are lovely woven object on Folksy from winter warmers to creel baskets. A plethora of woven wonders, take a peep.
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| Agnis Smallwood |
This very talented young woman hails from Leeds in West Yorkshire and has a first class honours degree in Contemporary Applied Arts. Her work is stunning and filled with the most delicate colours and colour combinations. She makes all things hand woven from beautiful scarves to rugs. For the very best from a consumate designer maker visit her shop, it is well worth it.
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| Down The Rabbit Hole Designs |
Down the Rabbit Hole Designs is Alison Pritt who apparently "loves by creative with UK willow" and I love what she creates. I have a thing for baskets, like my thing for buttons, its a compulsion that can get the better of me and this lady's baskets are the kind I like best, original, hand woven and very desirable. Her shop is tiny but there are a couple of basket gems.
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| Weavesmith |
Weavesmith is Rebecca Robinson at that is all I know but her work speaks for her. Decorative wall hangings using interesting yarns, such as tassar silk yarn, which sounds so exotic. Her work is elegant and would enhance any wall, using subtle colour ways and exciting textures. You don't find many people working in this way and it was a pleasure to find her.
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| Vintage Beadery |
This delightful shop is worked by Ley Holloway, who describes herself as quite ancient! However her work certainly isn't, it is both fresh and vibrant. This piece has the feel of twenties decadence and you could imagine a mermaid rising from the foam wearing such a piece. Love this lady's work, it is well worth visiting to just enjoy the delicacy of her bead weaving and bead work.
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| StitchKitch |
I was so pleased to find this shop on Folksy, you sometimes forget there are lots of supply shops where you can find just about everything. This most excellent shop offers all things loom, different types of loom and plenty of accessories as well as a great range of spinning wheels.
A lovely collection of weaves and wovens, there are some excellent pieces available and so different from chain store average. Hope Christmas is coming along well and the best of wishes for the weekend to come.
Just a note, for anyone needing a craft boost The Little Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is on on Sunday the 6th of December at Altrincham Town Hall this year, check out the website for details. http://www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk/homepage-lnccf.aspx#
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