Art With Mr. E: Fiber

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May 04, 2020

Sewing With Mr.E: How to Make a Yo-Yo

I've had a lot of you ask how I make the "yo's" for the yo-yo wall hanging I've been working on. So here is a video to give you the details. Please remember...I'm not a "professional" seamster/clothier/tailor! So there may be things I do that are cringe worthy for those of you who have more experience with a needle and thread.

April 27, 2020

What are you making?

During this time of "social distancing" and "safer at home".....there is a bit more time & opportunity to create. I've had an idea for a fabric piece, and finally started working on it. I've posted on social media...and have gotten the question, "HOW DO YOU MAKE THOSE?" I'll try to make a video this week showing how to create the yo-yo's.
This is "in progress", and will have more yo-yo's. I also plan on adding beads to many of them (I've never beaded before!?!?!)

I'll post the progress & when it's completed.

May 15, 2015

Tree Weavings: 4th Grade

Tree Weavings in Progress

This is the lesson made famous by Mrs. Cassie Stephens! I usually do a more traditional rectangle 9in x 13in weaving. However, time seemed in short supply this year. The tree weaving takes a lot less time & is more forgiving for those students that struggle with hour glassing. Week one I had students draw & paint a landscape for the background. Week two they warped their loom & started the first string. Week three students continued the weaving and began adding beads. Most students are almost finished after week three. It will take a partial class to finish the rest. They've loved it!! Adding the beads was a new trick for me....but I really like it. Even if I return to the rectangular weaving...I think I'll keep the beads!!