The Art of Weaving

Weaving is a craft I remember doing as a child using ribbons, construction paper, and wool. My daughter started enjoying weaving about four years ago when she did an activity at Michaels, and when she made the scarf using the Weaved Threadz kit. From a young age, my daughter has weaved using wool, yarn, thread, and once on vacation we used leaves from a coconut tree. We find weaving to be a relaxing meditative craft that is fun and the end results are rewarding.

We had the opportunity to see the weaving looms in action at the Ontario Science Centre and at Black Creek pioneer village. Having had the opportunity to use a smaller version of a weaving machine, and seeing how a loom is used to make vibrant, colourful rugs with intricate designs, and the encouragement from the book, Little Loom Weaving by Andreia Gomes we are looking forward to make our own loom and try more weaving this summer. This book will be a good starting point for beginners and advanced weavers as they can use the ideas.

The book explains the tool types, fiber of the process, basic techniques, creating shapes, textures, and how to projects from wall hangings, pillows, to wearable objects. 

Weaving is taking its place among other fiber arts like sewing and crocheting among crafters from all ages seeking to make something trendy yet timeless.

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