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Paper Woven Basket

This is from doitang. There are no english instructions, but its definatley doable. Basically the creator created strips of recycle paper to weave a small basket. The strips were reinforced with sewing. Basketry is an art that requires patience. I’ve made several reed baskets and have found that once you get the first few side strips in, it goes much smoother. I love the idea of recycling the old paper though! Give it a try.

Yarn Love Message

To make this you will need: wire reinforced clothesline (available at home improvement & hardware stores), yarn & wire clippers. Clip off a length of clothesline and shape into the word, LOVE. Tie yarn onto beginning of word and wrap around wire.

When you reach a point where two wires cross each other, wrap yarn around both wires to stabilize the design and hold the word in place.

Wrap yarn all the way to the end of the word and tie a knot to secure. I left about two feet of yarn hanging loose at the end because I liked the way it looked.

From cfabbridesigns

Rag Quilting

A rag quilt has exposed seam allowances on the front that fray with use and give the quilt a soft look. The back has traditional seams. They are generally three layers; top, batting and bottom. Read on HERE for more info and instructions.