A quick video about color theory by my friend Heather at @eweeweyarns.bsky.social. If you like the socks in her lesson, the pattern happens to be my $5 pattern of the month and you can get it here, shop.thechillydog.com/b/cubicle-so.... #knitsky #socktober #showmeyourknits

Bubbles and ripples on the water during last weekend's kayak expedition. I can hardly wait to translate this into my weaving! #BlueSkyArtShow #Relax #stunday #WheelerWildlifeRefuge #findyourflow

Morning meditations and intentions. #nordicforestrituals #madeinfinland

I've been nursing a foot injury for the last couple weeks, so it feels especially good to be standing at the loom again. #weavsky #handwoven #weaving

I'm pleased to carry on the Finnish-American rug weaving tradition, but also not afraid to take a slightly different path than my ancestors. #art #textileart #folkart #weaving #handwoven #tapestryweaving #ragrug

Just dropped a new video series and this one is all about decreasing and increasing stitches in your knitting. It's perfect for knitters who want to learn the mechanics of inc/dec as well as those who want to know more about inc/dec slants. Get the course ► shop.thechillydog.com/b/decreases-...

In the studio today I'm comparing two versions of the same concept and the one on the left is my winner. Always learning. Always improving. #handwoven #ragrug #folkart

If someone had told me I would likely be earning less than $2/hr for my work when I started teaching knitting and designing patterns I may have made different life choices. 🫤 #knitsky #knitting #knit #themoreyouknow

Just pulled this rag rug off Grandpa's loom and I'm quite pleased. Now for the big decision. Fringed ends or narrow, woven bands? What do you think? #folkart #ragrug #handwoven #weavesky #sustainablehomedecor #finnishamericanweaving

Get ready for your next knitting project with over 4 hours of video instruction demonstrating dozens of cast on methods. You can find our cast on course in the shop at shop.thechillydog.com/b/cast-on-co.... #knitsky #knitting

Things are looking up! It seems I have my tension issues under control and after I finish this test rag rug I'll get back to my scrap-estry weaving. #rugweaving #handwoven #handwovenrug #tapestry #ontheloom #fiberart #folkart

Jessica spent 50 hours completing this blanket for Susan. "From the top down, the organization is one of kindness and caring, respectful of the piece and the loved one who began the project. Now we have a beautiful family heirloom for the next generation." — Susan

I changed the sett (warp thread spacing) on my loom and really like the fabric. However, it changed the angle of my threads, making the tension uneven. 4 inches of weaving on the right side of the fabric is 4.5 inches on the left. Carefully removed the warp for repurposing and am trying again. 🫤

After getting some stubborn stains on my favorite #wooland dress, I over-dyed it. Since I was working with two layers of fabric, I thoughtfully placed my resists to create evenly distributed dark and light centered circles on both the front and back of the dress. #sustainablefashion #RITdye

Oops! I may have gotten a few noticeable stains on my favorite #wooland dress. I wear it a lot and stuff happens. It's still in good condition structurally, so I'm going to try over-dying it with a shibori technique to extend its life and make it wearable in public again.

Waking - 29" x 32" scrap-estry rug handwoven with worn home textiles on cotton rug warp #BlueSkyArtShow #Summer #upcycled #creativereuse #handwoven #art

Happy Friday! Our $5 knitting pattern of the month, has landed in the shop. Ready, Set, Go, Socks has a simple stitch pattern and 3 different heel shaping options. It's great for beginner sock knitters as well as those wanting to expand their heel construction repertoire. Happy knitting ❤️🧶🧦

Cool to see knitting discussed on SciShow today! youtu.be/iTLvD6-X8WQ?...

Spent the afternoon refolding and organizing my rag rug materials so I could squeeze in the batch of worn sheets my neighbor brought over last week. Not a bad way to spend a rainy afternoon. What are you up to today? #thriftstorefinds #reducereuserecycle #creativereuse #craftroom #studiospace

I got a nice treat this week. A neighbor cleaned out her linen closet and brought me a big bag of worn out bed sheets for weaving.

Love my friends @makersmercantile.bsky.social as well as @looseendsproject.bsky.social. So go ahead and outbid me on the sweater I have my eye on, I dare you 😁. #knitsky

Scene imagined. Colors chosen. Fabric scraps cut. And so begins a piece of handwoven art. #WIPWednesday #weaving #handwoven

Whether you are a new or experienced artist, some projects never need to be completed and can simply be part of your practice. Here's what I learned from 3 recent #weaving projects. Ultimately my materials and experience will be deconstructed and transformed into something else. #art #textileart

Something interesting and positive to think about as we head into a fresh, new week.

This looks like it was so much fun! The Burritt Folk School has some cool classes.

Pier - 29" x51" rag rug tapestry #BlueSkyArtShow #Skyline #weaving #tapestry #fiberarts #textiles #AbstractAug #beach #GulfShoresAL

Just in case you're in the mood to cast on something new this weekend. 😉 #knitsky #ShowMeYourKnits #knit #knitting #justknitting

Today in the studio I'm learning a new-to-me rug finishing skill, the woven edge. After the ends are trimmed, this will make a very neat edge for my art pieces.

Here's what's happening under the loom! 😍 #StunDay #folkart #handwoven #FinnishAmerican #rugweaving #sustainablehomedecor #creativereuse #upcycled #upcycledtextiles

We have a lot of handwoven rag rugs in our home and prefer to use them with some sort of low-profile, rug gripper to help keep the rugs place. After years of unhappily using the mesh grid kind, we found one that works much better.

Pulled this little ray of sunshine of the loom today. A handwoven rug in yellows, blues, and greens. It still needs to be hemmed and washed, but I sure like the way things are looking so far.

Catch of the Day - 29” wide x 52” long handwoven with worn home textile fabrics handwovenby.thechillydog.com/art-portfoli... #FishyFriday #upcycle #recycle #art #handwoven

This caught my eye today. Sparkling mist on a finely woven cobweb. Now that's some fancy weaving!

I'm grateful Grandpa sparked my interest in weaving. What a privilege to stand in front of the same loom he built and wove on. There are days I feel him smiling down on me. ❤️🇫🇮 #BlueSkyArtShow #Gratitude #weaving #fiberarts

What do you do when your knitting project just isn't doing it for you anymore? Frog it, or let it linger? I share my mantra in today's journal entry. #knitsky #knitting #knitters #knittingtips

Currently on the loom, an abstract, landscape scrap-estry being handwoven with salvaged fabric strips. Currently on the floor, studio cat recovering from a morning on the front porch in the oppressive, Alabama summer heat and humidity.

Thanks for the shout out @makersmercantile.bsky.social! I love knitting socks with HiKoo CoBaSi yarn, especially in the summer. #knit #knitsky #sockknitting #yarn

I've been experimenting with a new-to-me rug weaving draft called "Over the Waves". Three #Alternating shuttles of upcycled fabric strips are used for the weft. #BlueSkyArtShow #handwoven #weaving #upcycled #sustainablehomedecor #craftsmanshipmatters

I almost forgot that today is #BlueSkyArtShow until I saw this. I need to go take a picture of something #Alternating!

Today's color pallette of tattered fabric strips as I weave on an art piece. Can you guess the landscape that's on the loom?

Which pattern do you prefer, Smooth Sailing 1 (wide red stripes) or Smooth Sailing 2 (thin red stripes)? Both of these bespoke, sustainably handwoven rag rugs are waiting for you in my shop. #BlueSkyArtShow #Smooth

I recently wove samples to compare different setts (warp thread spacing) and fabric strip widths for my rag rug weaving. Now I have a much better understanding of how to utilize my materials to achieve my desired results and improve my handwoven floor rugs and my art. 🧵

Reflections of midsummer eve in Finland. At some point I'd like to translate this photo, a reflection of the forest on the summer house window, into a woven art piece. ❤️🇫🇮 #BlueSkyArtShow #summerdaze

Our featured $5 knitting pattern has landed in the shop and it's a fun summer knit. Get your copy of the Little Birds Phone Pocket pattern here, https://shop.thechillydog.com/b/little-birds-phone-pocket-knitting-pattern-pdf.

The shuttles are flying on the loom again! I came home from Finland with so many insights about textiles and rug weaving. Looking forward to putting my ideas into practice as I get back to work in the studio. ❤️🇫🇮

I haven't had my hands on any textile work for about a month, so twisting the fringe on one of my handwoven art pieces feels extremely satisfying this morning.

Lesson learned from spending midsummer in Finland... foraging fresh flowers is not only a simple way to relax and de-stress, it also allows you to bring beauty from the outdoors into your home. #flowersonfriday #bloomscrolling

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A bit of weaving play time as I practice tapestry sketching on a tiny loom. Let's see if this turns into my summer art obsession. Thanks for the little loom @ewhandwoven.bsky.social!