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DIY Miniature Woven Wall Hangings

September 30, 2014 by Brynne

Who doesn’t like presents? Especially adorable handmade gifts? Making, receiving – I’m all about pretty little packages tied up with string!

Today I’ve joined forces with a group of 14 other bloggers to bring you an inspiring roundup of DIY gift ideas and tutorials – perfect timing for getting a jump start on handmade holiday gifts!

A Handmade Christmas Gift Series

(You know, if you aren’t a black belt procrastinator like I am… Personally, I feel like half of the so-called “holiday spirit” is generated by running around like a maniac four days before Christmas stitching and gluing and waiting for things to finish baking/drying/etc., but that might just be me.)

So here’s my contribution – a trio of adorable miniature woven wall hangings!

DIY Miniature Woven Wall Hangings

*Today’s post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through an affiliate link, I may receive a small commission. You can read my full disclosure here. I hope you all know by now that I do only share things I really truly love!

I picked up three laser cut wooden frames (with a 4.5×6.5” opening) at Michael’s. I bought mine in a clearance sale, but you can find similar styles for $3.99 each. You will also need a package of 18-gauge 5/8” wire brads.

We’re going to turn this little wooden frame into a loom by using the nails as pegs! Use a ruler and a pen to mark the placement for your nails – I placed a dot every quarter of an inch along the top and bottom of the frame.

Next, lightly tap in your nails. Do your best to keep them perfectly vertical, and hammer gently to avoid bending the nails.

Once all your nails are in place, you are ready to string the warp (the vertical threads that form the foundation of the weaving)! I used thin cotton crochet thread.

Tie a knot on the first nail on top and then string the thread down around the corresponding nail on the bottom, then back up to the top, then back down, until you reach the end. Do your best to keep the thread taut as you are stringing the warp and then tie it off tightly on the last nail.

Now, you are ready to go crazy with some basic weaving techniques! Gather up your favorite colors of yarn and jump right in!

I’m guessing you probably understand the very first element of weaving – over one warp string, under the next, over, under, over under; when you reach the end, turn back around the other direction going over the thread you went under before, etc., etc. I used a large plastic needle threaded with my yarn.

Quite honestly, if I attempted to give you a detailed tutorial on basic hand weaving techniques, it wouldn’t be very helpful. I borrowed a book from my mom, who has had a love of weaving for many many years #beforeitwascool, and I basically just played around.

Some things worked, some things didn’t work. If I didn’t like the way something was looking, I pulled my yarn out and started that section over. In the spirit of a “sampler” – those lovely stitched pieces young women would work on to practice different stitches and show off their handiwork – I just tried different things and had fun.

I realize those are about the least helpful instructions ever, so I do want to point you to this very helpful tutorial by Honestly WTF full of close up action shots, tips and tricks, and some simple weaving techniques.

And you can actually pick up a whole lot by just studying a weaving, so here are some close-up shots of mine:

DIY Miniature Woven Wall Hangings

I went with three different color schemes – shades of blue/green, shades of red, and shades of cream, with some sparkly gold thrown in for good measure.

Use thick chunky yarn. Use thin silky yarn. Use fringy yarn. Skip over two warp strings. Use several strands at a time for a thick section. Pass the yarn through without pulling it taut and then use the needle to pull loops up for the fluffy looped effect you see above. Use rya knots for long shaggy sections.

DIY Miniature Woven Wall Hangings | www.thegatheredhome.com #weaving #wallhanging #tutorial

I was able to complete each wall hanging in an afternoon/evening. I love having something like this to keep my hands busy while watching Netflix – I have a bit of a hard time sitting still, even when I’m “relaxing”!

What do you think? Would you try your own miniature weaving? It’s a nice starter-sized project, I promise!

Brynne

Here are the other AWESOME gift ideas you can find as part of this blog hop! I encourage you to visit, become inspired, and pin away!

A Handmade Christmas Gift Series

Romantic Stamped Clay Pendant – Whistle and Ivy
Handmade Rustic Coaster – Making It To The Mountains
DIY Key Holder – Hawthorne and Main
DIY Tea Towels – Meet the B’s
Family Memory Card Game – Sum of Their Stories
Texture Infinity Scarf – Persia Lou
DIY Felt Stuffie – Feathers Flights
Bow Earwarmers – The Cwafty Blog
DIY Copper Pipe Tray – Upcycled Treasures
DIY Gold Accented Trinket Trays – For My Love Of
Burberry Bag – Delineate Your Dwelling
DIY Bracelet – Kraft and Mint
DIY Miniature Wall Hangings – The Gathered Home {you are here!}
Leather Accented Cutting Boards – Sisters, What!
Hand Painted Recipe Box – Anderson and Grant

Filed Under: DIY Project Tagged With: Collaboration, Crafting, Holidays, Tutorial

Comments

  1. Julia Konya says

    September 30, 2014 at 11:31 am

    Love them and this is such a great idea!

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      September 30, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      Thanks Julia! They were so fun to make and so addicting I might have to make more and send them to all my friends 😉

  2. Nicole Brzuchalski says

    September 30, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    So cute! A very decorative gift idea!! 🙂

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      September 30, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      Thank you Nicole!

  3. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    September 30, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    adorable and fun!!!! i will expect one under my tree. 😉

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      September 30, 2014 at 4:58 pm

      I totally regret not buying up the entire stock of those little wooden frames when they were on sale for $0.80 each! I could make these little wall hangings all day long 🙂

  4. making it in the mountains says

    September 30, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Oh my gosh! I am SO in love with these!!! I've been wanting to make my own woven art and this is SUCH a cute way to do it!!!

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      September 30, 2014 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you so much Kristi! I just loved the idea of turning the "loom" into a permanent part of the weaving and having it already framed – I'm so glad you like it!

  5. Amber Wills says

    September 30, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    Super adorable!! I think you were right about needing some of this action in Ramona's room! 😉

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      September 30, 2014 at 5:08 pm

      Yes, I think they would be so cute in her room!!!

  6. sandpaperandglue.com says

    September 30, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    these are fantastic, I love how they came out!!

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      September 30, 2014 at 5:10 pm

      Thank you Stephanie! 🙂

  7. Amy W says

    September 30, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Love the mint and aqua one! Great gift.

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      October 1, 2014 at 3:58 am

      Thank you Amy! It's hard for me to pick a favorite, but I *think* that one might be it 🙂

    • Amy W says

      October 1, 2014 at 5:17 am

      I just saw this Etsy shop and died a little and then thought of YOU! Must check out. Must make something similar. I know you can!

      https://www.etsy.com/shop/jujujust

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      October 1, 2014 at 4:03 pm

      I follow her on Instagram – soooo freaking talented and such a lovely addition to my feed!

  8. Havalah Turner says

    September 30, 2014 at 8:06 pm

    Ok, i've been seeing these all around and now I need to make one. Love the colors!

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      October 1, 2014 at 3:59 am

      I find crafts like this so relaxing! You should definitely make one [or two] 🙂

  9. Katja Kromann says

    October 1, 2014 at 2:13 am

    What a fabulous fabulous gift Brynne! LOVE them. Yes, you should have bought the lot 🙂 You are so creative!!

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      October 1, 2014 at 4:00 am

      Thank you Katja! You are so sweet!

  10. bethany dearden says

    October 1, 2014 at 3:01 am

    Very cute! Perfect for a yarn lover like me 🙂

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      October 1, 2014 at 4:02 am

      Total yarn addict over here – these mini weavings are a fun way to play around with combinations!

  11. Shonee Smith says

    October 1, 2014 at 3:58 am

    Those turned out so cute!! It seems like there has been a ton of these floating around online lately. I think my favorite it the cream and gold, but they are all fabulous!
    -Shonee
    http://www.hawthorneandmain.com

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      October 1, 2014 at 4:03 am

      Thank you Shonee! Weaving and textile art is definitely having a moment right now! I had fun putting my own spin on the trend – I'm glad you like them 🙂

  12. Julia Nyanyo says

    October 1, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    Now I've never got on well with those fancy eyelash type yarns for knitting or crochet but here that gold looks amazing! What a fun idea, and you could add ribbon, pom poms, lace, pretty much anything. What a great stash buster for all those bits of yarn that are not long enough for anything else too!

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      October 1, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      Fair warning – that gold stuff is like glitter: it gets EVERYWHERE! That being said, it does add such a fun bit of sparkle to the project I was willing to deal with it 🙂

      Yes – genius to add other elements like pom poms and lace! I hope this post sparks some awesome ideas for everyone!

  13. Jamie Hoover says

    October 1, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    This is such a creative idea Brynne! They look so festive and sparkly hanging on the wall! I love the little frames around each one.

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      October 1, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you Jamie! I think the frames really make the finished product!

  14. Gretchen says

    October 1, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    Okay, so these are adorable! And you know you have to make one for everyone who reads your blog now, right? 😉

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      October 1, 2014 at 9:15 pm

      Naturally! One for Gretchen coming right up! 😉

  15. Zakkiya Hamza says

    October 1, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    I'm in love Brynne. I especially love the frames. So perfect 🙂

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      October 2, 2014 at 12:36 am

      Thank you so much, Zakkiya!

  16. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    October 2, 2014 at 2:19 am

    This is so cool – love the frame with the textiles. Great job.

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      October 2, 2014 at 2:26 am

      Thanks Kim! <3

  17. Alexis Middleton says

    October 8, 2014 at 7:12 am

    You are going pro with these! So smart to do it on the frame like that!

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      October 8, 2014 at 2:25 pm

      Thank you Alexis! I wish I could find more of the exact same frame – this design sadly seems to have been discontinued.

  18. Maria Brittis says

    October 11, 2014 at 2:07 am

    I love anything mini, these hangings are beautiful, love if you share this on Fabulous Friday Party
    http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/fabulous-friday-party-inspiring-features/
    Thanks
    Maria

    • brynne@thegatheredhome.com says

      October 12, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      Thank you Maria! I'll have to check out your link party 🙂

  19. Trisha D says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    I can't believe my comment didn't go through (I blame it on my spotty internet connection)! Any who, these are absolutely adorable and those frames make such an elegant addition to any wall. Oh and pure genius adding the nails and making a loom!

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