News — adelaide weaver

Do you wear a scarf just to be warm, or is it a fashion accessory?I’m assuming if you’re here, then you believe it can be both!If you are purely after functional, then any old thing will do. If you are after beautiful AND functional, then you are in the right place!I believe that * everything * you wear is a statement! Because I outfit repeat a LOT (hey, I get a bit attached to my clothes, haha!), I take my time finding just the right piece that will express my personality and make me feel good.I believe this is the...

Hey, it's my birthday week and I've got a pressie for you!From now until 3 October 2022, you can get 20% off EVERYTHING on my website by using the code BDAY22 at checkout.Yes, that includes:Handwoven scarves (including Made to Order)Handwoven scrunchiesPlant HoldersCross Stitch kits and patternsOriginal artworkSo head over and SHOP!

I’m experimenting with a longer warp, which I have avoided in future because I have this idea in my head that my tension will go haywire if my warp is too long … but hey, it’s all good, and I’m on scarf number three! I’m also experimenting with what colours are popular (which is always hard when I’m not into fashion :P), so I just go with what sells - so on this warp are Sage Green, Dusty Pink and you can see here an Emerald Geometric (which I have never made before) - so lush!I think scarf number 4...

Yay, I have a new stockist! Stockists are important to me, as I know that people connect with my work more in real life rather than from pictures - you just want to touch them! You can find a curated range of scarves, plant holders and scrunchies at the Gallery M shop :)Gallery M is next to Marion Shopping Centre at Oaklands Park, and has a wide range of handmade products. It also has a gorgeous big gallery space, so while you’re shopping, you can also check out the beautiful exhibition.And during the week there is a coffee shop next...

Yeah, this bit isn’t as interesting to look at …But ‘dressing’ the loom is incredibly important - it’s the backbone, and the start of every single handwoven product that I make *And to be honest, it usually takes longer to set up the loom than it does to actually WEAVE. But it’s all part of the process.When I started handweaving, I hated this part … but now I see it as a meditation, new beginnings, concentrating on getting it right with every. single. thread.Why? Because if just ONE of those threads are out of place, I have to either fix...