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• Posted by glennmax well1002 September 5, 2022 Filed in Arts & Culture #tattoo studio  38 views
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  Spruce Up Your Space With DIY Woven Wall Pockets

  Add a touch of texture to your walls with this hands-on fibre art project.

  diy wall pockets

  Photo by: Amelia Tatnall Lawrence

  When it comes to refreshing our living spaces, there are those who dive in headfirst and there are others who take their time (and will pack up the Diwali lights whenever they see fit, thank you very much). But for those of us whose interior decorating aspirations land somewhere in between, a cheerful, functional addition to your gallery wall or entryway is the perfect small update to kick off the new season - and with these woven wall pockets from Brittni Mehlhoff of Paper & Stitch, you'll get your dose of hands-on DIY action, too. The best part? No previous weaving experience is required, and there's plenty of room for creativity. Simply go with your own flow to weave a custom pattern for your wall pocket, then tuck a small plant or some faux flowers inside for a light and airy effect. Ready to get started? Follow along as Brittni shows us how it's done. Tattoo Studio

  Latch hooking rug canvas

  Circular plate or bowl for tracing (20 to 30cm in diameter)

  Pen or marker

  Scissors

  Roving or super chunky yarn in your colour (or colours) of choice (225g of yarn will make 3 to 5 pockets measuring 20 to 30cm in diameter)

  Poking tool (this could be an awl, a pick, a small wooden dowel, or similar)

  Embroidery floss in a colour similar to that of the yarn (up to 60cm per wall pocket)

  Yarn needle

  Leather cord (15cm per pocket)

  Start by tracing two identical circles onto two pieces of rug canvas - one for the front of your wall pocket and one for the back. An easy way to do this is to trace the outer edge of a plate or bowl with a marker. Aim for a size slightly larger than desired for your finished pocket. If you'd like to make a shape other than a circle, a rectangle, square, or oval work as well.