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THE CROSSED KNOT

Sunlight and yarn pouring through dents (vertical gaps) in a reed. At the bottom of the image, an "x" and "diamond" pattern are in the process of being woven.

THE CROSSED KNOT

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WE'RE TAKING A SHORT BREAK...

We've got some BIG changes going on behind the scenes and The Crossed Knot is on pause for the time being. In the meantime, you can follow us on Instagram @TheCrossedKnot_JuliaBlake

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This project is officially Potato-approved 🐾 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️
Having fulfilled his duties as suPURRvisor, Potato has been dismissed for the duration of this warp.
@instahga #womlwednesdays

This project is officially Potato-approved 🐾 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️
Having fulfilled his duties as suPURRvisor, Potato has been dismissed for the duration of this warp.
@instahga #womlwednesdays

Play time!

Play time!

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Down to the wire, but we'll see if we can get this 14 yard warp wound, loom dressed, and fabric woven and sewn into something interesting for @fineartoffiber this year. No pressure 🫠🙃

Down to the wire, but we'll see if we can get this 14 yard warp wound, loom dressed, and fabric woven and sewn into something interesting for @fineartoffiber this year. No pressure 🫠🙃

Re-weaving a deteriorating rug Part 5:
✅️ Finish weaving 69" plus hem, then cut off the loom
✅️ Unravel and admire your handiwork
✅️ Prepare for hemming
✅️ Voila! New life for an old, cherished rug

Re-weaving a deteriorating rug Part 5:
✅️ Finish weaving 69" plus hem, then cut off the loom
✅️ Unravel and admire your handiwork
✅️ Prepare for hemming
✅️ Voila! New life for an old, cherished rug

Re-weaving a deteriorating rug Part 4:
✅️ Harvest wool weft by unraveling the old rug
✅️ Wind wool onto the biggest shuttle you own
✅️ FINALLY begin the re-weaving process

Re-weaving a deteriorating rug Part 4:
✅️ Harvest wool weft by unraveling the old rug
✅️ Wind wool onto the biggest shuttle you own
✅️ FINALLY begin the re-weaving process

How to re-weave a deteriorating rug Part 3:
✅️ Finish threading those heddles
✅️ Sley the reed for a 38" width
✅️ Attach 576 yarns to the other side of the loom and
✅️ Weave a little tiny bit just to make sure you didn't make any mistakes (I did)

How to re-weave a deteriorating rug Part 3:
✅️ Finish threading those heddles
✅️ Sley the reed for a 38" width
✅️ Attach 576 yarns to the other side of the loom and
✅️ Weave a little tiny bit just to make sure you didn't make any mistakes (I did)

How to re-weave a deteriorating rug Part 2:
✅️ Attach those yarns bundles from last time to the large loom
✅️ Thread 576 individual yarns through their own heddle 🪡
✅️ Stop 1/3 of the way through to give your body a rest

How to re-weave a deteriorating rug Part 2:
✅️ Attach those yarns bundles from last time to the large loom
✅️ Thread 576 individual yarns through their own heddle 🪡
✅️ Stop 1/3 of the way through to give your body a rest

How to re-weave a deteriorating rug: Part 1
✅️ measure out 2000+ yards of very sturdy yarn
✅️ chain into 3 manageable bundles
✅️ find the largest loom available

How to re-weave a deteriorating rug: Part 1
✅️ measure out 2000+ yards of very sturdy yarn
✅️ chain into 3 manageable bundles
✅️ find the largest loom available

Dressed and ready to go!
Swing by @nmdlibrary on Sunday (12-3) to weave on this community woven art piece! No experience necessary, good vibes appreciated!

#MakerFest #communityart #locallibrarylove #publicweaving

Dressed and ready to go!
Swing by @nmdlibrary on Sunday (12-3) to weave on this community woven art piece! No experience necessary, good vibes appreciated!

#MakerFest #communityart #locallibrarylove #publicweaving

It was just too beautiful out to do anything other than wind the #MakerFest warp outside! @nmdlibrary colors in the sunshine are giving me serious island vibes!

Swing by Niles-Maine Distric Library on Feb 25th (12-3) to weave on this warp!
#warpwinding #communityart #publicart #nilesillinois

It was just too beautiful out to do anything other than wind the #MakerFest warp outside! @nmdlibrary colors in the sunshine are giving me serious island vibes!

Swing by Niles-Maine Distric Library on Feb 25th (12-3) to weave on this warp!
#warpwinding #communityart #publicart #nilesillinois

I recently adopted a weaver's stash that spanned 2 generations. As I filter through boxes (and boxes and boxes) of yarn, I'm also finding lovely little treasures from the past. It makes me wonder who will be looking through my stash one day. It has lit a bit of a fire in me to lift my organizational standard to that of the weavers who left this stash behind.

I recently adopted a weaver's stash that spanned 2 generations. As I filter through boxes (and boxes and boxes) of yarn, I'm also finding lovely little treasures from the past. It makes me wonder who will be looking through my stash one day. It has lit a bit of a fire in me to lift my organizational standard to that of the weavers who left this stash behind.

Always a fun time setting up for a new student!
She asked for a Southwest-inspired scarf, and plans to play with color and texture.

Photo ID: A tube of light turquoise yarn rests on top of a partially woven warp (vertical yarns) in shades of browns and deep turquoise. The light turquoise has been woven in a diamond pattern on the bottom of the image.

#newweaver #fiberart #weavingclass #turquoise #southwest #thecrossedknot

Always a fun time setting up for a new student!
She asked for a Southwest-inspired scarf, and plans to play with color and texture.

Photo ID: A tube of light turquoise yarn rests on top of a partially woven warp (vertical yarns) in shades of browns and deep turquoise. The light turquoise has been woven in a diamond pattern on the bottom of the image.

#newweaver #fiberart #weavingclass #turquoise #southwest #thecrossedknot

This teacher got to be a student again!
What a fantastic split-shed workshop from @deborahsilverweavingstudio hosted by @weaversguildnorthshore
My brain is exploding with possibilities of this fascinating technique! 🧶

#handweaving #splitshedweaving #weaversofinstagram

This teacher got to be a student again!
What a fantastic split-shed workshop from @deborahsilverweavingstudio hosted by @weaversguildnorthshore
My brain is exploding with possibilities of this fascinating technique! 🧶

#handweaving #splitshedweaving #weaversofinstagram

Some of us are taking advantage of the holiday weekend to dress our looms for the split-shed workshop with @deborahsilverweavingstudio.
We can't wait to hear from Deb Silver this month!

And don't forget, you can join @weaversguildnorthshore
Thursday, September 7, 2023/ 10 am

Split-Shed Weaving Process with Deborah Silver
Deborah will present about the split-shed weaving process, making a cartoon on cloth, her artwork, and the creative process. Deborah will also have dozens of split-shed samples for attendees to peruse.

Some of us are taking advantage of the holiday weekend to dress our looms for the split-shed workshop with @deborahsilverweavingstudio.
We can't wait to hear from Deb Silver this month!

And don't forget, you can join @weaversguildnorthshore
Thursday, September 7, 2023/ 10 am

Split-Shed Weaving Process with Deborah Silver
Deborah will present about the split-shed weaving process, making a cartoon on cloth, her artwork, and the creative process. Deborah will also have dozens of split-shed samples for attendees to peruse.

Very proud of the hem on these towels... those stripes don't align themselves, folks!

These towels (and other handwoven goodies) will be up for grabs at the @weaversguildnorthshore raffle table at the @fineartoffiber the first weekend in November.

Photo ID: A multicolored striped, cotton, handwoven towel hangs diagonally on a green velvet background. The hemline is visible on the bottom edge.

#sewing #handwoventextiles #wgns

Very proud of the hem on these towels... those stripes don't align themselves, folks!

These towels (and other handwoven goodies) will be up for grabs at the @weaversguildnorthshore raffle table at the @fineartoffiber the first weekend in November.

Photo ID: A multicolored striped, cotton, handwoven towel hangs diagonally on a green velvet background. The hemline is visible on the bottom edge.

#sewing #handwoventextiles #wgns

Earworm alert! 📢 ⚠️
I usually weave in silence because the soundtrack in my head is out of control loud and can't be drowned out. Any tips??? I'm desperate!

Earworm alert! 📢 ⚠️
I usually weave in silence because the soundtrack in my head is out of control loud and can't be drowned out. Any tips??? I'm desperate!

All dressed and ready to weave
@hhamericas here we come!

#handwoventextiles #yarn
@weaversguildnorthshore #wgns

All dressed and ready to weave
@hhamericas here we come!

#handwoventextiles #yarn
@weaversguildnorthshore #wgns

Warp winding for @hhamericas (June 21, 22, 23) @weaversguildofthenorthshore will be demonstrating at the @instahga booth. Come visit us at Booth #825 and watch this warp turn into cloth 🧶

Warp winding for @hhamericas (June 21, 22, 23) @weaversguildofthenorthshore will be demonstrating at the @instahga booth. Come visit us at Booth #825 and watch this warp turn into cloth 🧶

Nothing like a Friday afternoon yarn delivery to put a smile on your face #helloweekend

Nothing like a Friday afternoon yarn delivery to put a smile on your face #helloweekend

What started as samples for a workshop is quickly evolving into a bit of an obsession.

#offloomweaving #weavingworkshop

What started as samples for a workshop is quickly evolving into a bit of an obsession.

#offloomweaving #weavingworkshop

PSA: Yarn spinning is addictive and can lead to impulsive bouts of DIY drop spindle-making and poolside spinning sessions. 🌴🌊🧶

#dropspindle #turkishspindle #spinning #cottonspinning #yarnaddiction

PSA: Yarn spinning is addictive and can lead to impulsive bouts of DIY drop spindle-making and poolside spinning sessions. 🌴🌊🧶

#dropspindle #turkishspindle #spinning #cottonspinning #yarnaddiction

Amazing the difference a couple of days make!

Video ID : Four vibrantly green cotton seedlings stand about an inch out of black plastic growing cups full of red clay pebble substrate as the camera pans right. Cut to a close up of one seedling, two leaves fan out like a flat topped umbrella.The camera zooms out.

Amazing the difference a couple of days make!

Video ID : Four vibrantly green cotton seedlings stand about an inch out of black plastic growing cups full of red clay pebble substrate as the camera pans right. Cut to a close up of one seedling, two leaves fan out like a flat topped umbrella.The camera zooms out.

I genuinely don't know how we all fit!
Thank you @weaversguildofthenorthshore for coming to hang out at TCK for the April Nightweavers meeting: Spinning on a drop spindle. It really shouldn't have come as a surprise that weavers want to learn to make yarn!

I genuinely don't know how we all fit!
Thank you @weaversguildofthenorthshore for coming to hang out at TCK for the April Nightweavers meeting: Spinning on a drop spindle. It really shouldn't have come as a surprise that weavers want to learn to make yarn!

Probably broadcasting my age to all the Gen Z folks out there by saying this, but I am unabashedly happy to announce that I am a plant mom to 4 beautiful baby cotton plants which will hopefully produce some spinnable cotton bolls in the fall 🧶. Will they all make it to adulthood? Ehhhh... debatable. 🤞🤞🤞🤞

Video ID : A hand reaches out to open the clear lid of a black plastic container heavy with condensation. Words on the screen read "Very exciting announcement..." Cut to a close up of a cube of tan rockwool with a tiny green cotton sprout peeking out the top. Words on the screen read "Cotton babies!!!" Cut to Julia's face, dark hair down and a little messy, wearing thin half-rim glasses and holding a hand to her mouth while she smiles and eyes look off screen to the right of frame. Words on screen read "Proud mom 🌱"

Probably broadcasting my age to all the Gen Z folks out there by saying this, but I am unabashedly happy to announce that I am a plant mom to 4 beautiful baby cotton plants which will hopefully produce some spinnable cotton bolls in the fall 🧶. Will they all make it to adulthood? Ehhhh... debatable. 🤞🤞🤞🤞

Video ID : A hand reaches out to open the clear lid of a black plastic container heavy with condensation. Words on the screen read "Very exciting announcement..." Cut to a close up of a cube of tan rockwool with a tiny green cotton sprout peeking out the top. Words on the screen read "Cotton babies!!!" Cut to Julia's face, dark hair down and a little messy, wearing thin half-rim glasses and holding a hand to her mouth while she smiles and eyes look off screen to the right of frame. Words on screen read "Proud mom 🌱"

I can't bear to throw out beautiful bits of yarn, even when they are only a yard or two long, but my thrum & remnant box was starting to overflow, so it was time to put the collection to use!

Handwoven Bookmark
Warp: 3/2 mercerized cotton
Pattern weft: recycled sari silk
Woven on the book pictured

I do teach bookmark weaving as a workshop - the only "loom" you need is a hardcover book! More info available on The Crossed Knot website (link in bio).

Picture ID: A dark blue book with no visible cover text sits atop a padded, tan leather background. A handwoven bookmark peeks up and over the book, hanging down the front, left side of the book. The bookmark is black with a multicolored silk yarn that travels back and forth horizontally. The bookmark ends with a solid band of black that flows into a tassel.

#useeveryscrap
#weavingworkshop
#bookmarks
#booklover

I can't bear to throw out beautiful bits of yarn, even when they are only a yard or two long, but my thrum & remnant box was starting to overflow, so it was time to put the collection to use!

Handwoven Bookmark
Warp: 3/2 mercerized cotton
Pattern weft: recycled sari silk
Woven on the book pictured

I do teach bookmark weaving as a workshop - the only "loom" you need is a hardcover book! More info available on The Crossed Knot website (link in bio).

Picture ID: A dark blue book with no visible cover text sits atop a padded, tan leather background. A handwoven bookmark peeks up and over the book, hanging down the front, left side of the book. The bookmark is black with a multicolored silk yarn that travels back and forth horizontally. The bookmark ends with a solid band of black that flows into a tassel.

#useeveryscrap
#weavingworkshop
#bookmarks
#booklover

A very sneaky peek at my response to the 2023 @weaversguildofthenorthshore guild challenge: a redemption project. Members have been asked to revisit a past weaving failure and see if we can turn those failures it into successes. Fingers crossed!

Photo ID: The bottom left corner of a black frame hangs against a white wall. Hand dyed yarn in variegated yellows, oranges, fuscias, and purples are wrapped vertically around the frame.

#guildchallenge #weaving #fiberart #wovenwallart #yarnart

A very sneaky peek at my response to the 2023 @weaversguildofthenorthshore guild challenge: a redemption project. Members have been asked to revisit a past weaving failure and see if we can turn those failures it into successes. Fingers crossed!

Photo ID: The bottom left corner of a black frame hangs against a white wall. Hand dyed yarn in variegated yellows, oranges, fuscias, and purples are wrapped vertically around the frame.

#guildchallenge #weaving #fiberart #wovenwallart #yarnart

🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 channeling my inner child with this #lisafrank adjacent hypercolored warp

#nostalgia #90skid #rainbow

Video ID: 3 angles of the same super saturated multicolor rainbow warp panning out, right and left. The warp yarns are magenta, orange, yellow, turquoise, blue, purple, and fuscia. Some yarns have two strands of different colors twisting together in a barber pole pattern.

#memade #weaving #warpandweft #handmade #fiberart

🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 channeling my inner child with this #lisafrank adjacent hypercolored warp

#nostalgia #90skid #rainbow

Video ID: 3 angles of the same super saturated multicolor rainbow warp panning out, right and left. The warp yarns are magenta, orange, yellow, turquoise, blue, purple, and fuscia. Some yarns have two strands of different colors twisting together in a barber pole pattern.

#memade #weaving #warpandweft #handmade #fiberart

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