Hello folks, it’s been a busy few months since I last posted an update, as I’ve been very busy: mostly weaving as part of my new business: Jessica Norris Handwoven. This culminated in amazing success at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show. Read on to find out how I did!
Tag Archives: Weaving
Weaving Milestones
Weaving has kept me very busy of late: in May I had an exhibition of my work entitled “Studies in Colour and Weave” and more recently I’ve submitted work for the Handweavers and Spinners Guild of NSW’ Intermediate Certificate of Weaving. Check out what all of this involved!
A handwoven viking apron dress
I’ve wanted to weave my own apron dress fabric for some time, especially since it’s very difficult to get wool fabric in Australia that is suitable for reproductions. Now I’ve finally done it!
Fractal scarf
I’ve woven something amazing, and I can hardly believe I really did it: a scarf made from my own hand spun fractal yarn!
Spinning to weave
Are you interested in weaving with hand spun yarn? Get warped up for sampling and just give it a go!
Hats off to handwoven
I plunged straight into sewing with my handwoven fabric in order to make these amazing bucket hats. Just in time for Christmas!
Handwoven Christmas pyjamas
Christmas pyjamas are always a classic, but this year I wanted to make something extra special: hand woven pyjamas! They’re fantastic!
Converting my old loom
How did I turn my hopeless Jack table loom into something that weaves beautiful cloth? Read on and watch the video to find out!
Painting in cloth
I’m inspired to get weaving again, and this time, really learn how to do it well. I’ve made a series of samples for colour and technique based on a painting I have on the wall.Check out how it came out!
Table Loom Experimentation
Hi folks! I’ve been spending much of my two week vacation time playing with my table loom, and sampling for a new project–a tea towel twill “gamp” (a sample for different twill patterns and colour combinations).
Simple Crafty Life 