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Friday, October 4, 2013

Weaving in Miniature


If you follow my blog you know that I picked up a new hobby - weaving. I finished my weaving sample and am really very impressed with the possibilities weaving gives. Since it was just a sample of little samples, I used some small pieces to upholster chairs.


I had this little boy from Heidy Ott and decided to change a seat cover.

Before:


After: the design reminds Bargello in needlepoint and was weaved with interesting combination of silk and very fine wool yarn, believe or not.


This Bespaque chair with a blue cover


was transformed in this chair with weaved chair seat in delicate green with fine cotton




I am not impressed with a result of upholstering of these 2 footstools, but it was only an experiment that is a lasting process...


This footstool was made by Elga Koster for me in 2010 http://elgakoster.blogspot.com/


This footstool was made by me, again as an experiment


So far, I love weaving and am willing to continue working on weaving different kinds of fabric suitable for miniature upholstery, curtains, rugs, towels, bed covers, even fabric for doll's dressing, but later about it...

Happy weekend!
Natalia





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23 comments:

  1. JosjeOctober 4, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    That is gorgeous Natalia! I love the bargello type weave and the delicate green one which reminds me of linen damask.

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  2. Natalia's Fine NeedleworkOctober 4, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    Thank you, Josje! Can you imagine how gorgeous the curtains will look like? I am completely hooked on weaving, limitless possibilities!

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  3. elly in amsterdamOctober 4, 2013 at 3:06 AM

    Looks great Natalia !

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  4. Xandra DekkerOctober 4, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    Wat prachtig je eigen geweven stof. Complimenten en groeten van Xandra

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  5. InekeOctober 4, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    Thank you so much for your kind comment on my blog Natalia! I'm so glad I discovered your blog, you make such lovely things! I really adore your embroidery but the weaving looks impressive too!

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  6. КсаняOctober 4, 2013 at 3:54 AM

    Вы поражаете своим талантом!!!! Я люблю ваши работы!!! В них чувствуется профессионализм!

    Вы наверное очень заняты и уже забыли про меня, на счет туфель))))

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  7. Dorien LitjesOctober 4, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    Wow Natalia.
    You must be a very busy person. Weaving and embroidery takes a lot of time and patience.
    Hugs Dorien

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  8. FabiolaOctober 4, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    Fantastic work! Your new hobby is perfect for minis.

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  9. Mini AddictionsOctober 4, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    What great projects! It makes the chair/ottoman look so much more inviting & cozy.
    How long does it take to complete?
    -Lisa

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  10. JosjeOctober 4, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Oh yes! That delicate weave would be so beautiful as curtains as well. I bet it drapes/falls very well... As you said, the possibilities are limitless!

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  11. Tessa LiduinaOctober 4, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Hey Natalia, I think your miniature weaving is excellent. I am looking forward very much to see more of your designs and expermiments. Thanks for this beautiful and interesting post.

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  12. UnknownOctober 4, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    WOW gorgeous! The weave is so fine in detail, yes you will have lots of fun with this new skill I think ;)

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  13. miniacollectionOctober 4, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    I knew this would be fantastic to upholster chairs.
    Geneviève

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  14. Maria IrelandOctober 4, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Your weaving is fantastic. I really like the new looks.
    Hugs Maria

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  15. TatianaOctober 4, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Наталья, прекрасная работа! Вы во всем большой мастер!
    Татьяна

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  16. BiWuBärOctober 4, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Fantastic results... especially on the chairs it reminds me of that thicker upholstery fabric you'd use in real life for chairs. Great work!

    Hugs
    Birgit

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  17. HannahOctober 4, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    I really like the first green seat cover =) Great work!!
    Hannah

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  18. Isabel RuizOctober 4, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Me parece un trabajo precioso, con unos diseños originales y alegres. Me encanta como han quedado las sillas con el nuevo tapizado.

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  19. The grandmommyOctober 4, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Your weaving is incredible! My favorite is the bespaq chair.

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  20. Drora's minimundoOctober 4, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Beautiful weaving and so many possibilities, such a variety of designs and color combinations!
    It's a wonderful hobby.
    Hugs, Drora

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  21. ISABELLEOctober 4, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    c'est très interessant comme travail , les fauteuils sont très réussis!
    isabelle

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  22. contarOctober 5, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    impresionante son unos tejidos preciosos
    un abrazo

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  23. Eva - tatalamaruOctober 6, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Me gusta como te han quedado, las telas son muy bonitas. Besos

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