Make + Share / #weaversofinstagram

Hey! Happy Wednesday, friends! I promise: this won't a photo-heavy post reliving my weekend—that's coming later this week. No, today I wanted to share a little about what I've been up to lately, and a new monthly feature on the blog.

Make + Share is an extension of me and my ideal world. I want to be able to make things, make whatever my heart + brain come up with ... and then share it! Obviously, this isn't a novel concept. So I wanted to create a feature that highlights other people—crafty, creative, artistic people—that are making dope shit and sharing it online.

*Eyeroll*

Lol, you say, isn't everyone and their mom doing that? Um, sure, but like, this is a cute, curated collection featuring people I think are cool. And obviously my taste is the best so you won't want to miss this, okay? Okay! Let's begin.

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So, ya'll remember how I started making yarn tapestries + weavings, right? *Lil Uzi Vert voice* Yah Yah Yah Yah Yah! Well, it's more than a hobby, it's now a bit of an obsession. So I opened an Etsy shop (name change coming soon, hopefully) and started an Instagram for my #weaving journey. It's only just begun, but you can find me @makeandcollect sharing my woven experiments, beauties, and mistakes.

Natch, the first installment of Make + Share features 8 different #weaversofinstagram, doing their thing. It's honestly hard to pick just 8, but no big because I'll probably end up including at least one weaver in every future M + S post. Later, skaters! Enjoy. 

This lovely piece 'Cosmos' is now available in my #etsystore - click the link in my bio to take a peek!! 👀 #tapestry #weaving

A post shared by Lian Fittler (@ada_olive_handmade) on Apr 20, 2017 at 8:41pm PDT

@ada_olive_handmade

Love love love her work! It's super inspiring to me since I love creating colorscapes, (landscapes made of color) and her work embodies that nicely. She also make very nice macrame tapestries. Another handmade hobby I would like to explore soon.

Both of these weaves were made this week and added to my shop this morning. The mustard and peach (pink?) piece is made from thrifted mustard mystery thread and locally sourced 100% cotton peach (pink?) yarn. I continuously try to avoid using these two colours in e v e r y piece I make, but who am I kidding. They'll follow me to my grave.

A post shared by A R (@allyrous) on Mar 12, 2017 at 2:02pm PDT

@allyrous

One word: G O A L S. Her work makes me want to learn more techniques (and quick!) so that I can really push creative + artistic limits in my weavings.

This beautiful creation is by @crystalandkharma. Hope all my US-based friends are having a nice long weekend! I don't know about you, but I'm ready for the kids to be back in school....😬 #sorrynotsorry #longestmondayever

A post shared by Cindy Hwang Bokser (@niromastudio) on Feb 20, 2017 at 12:22pm PST

@niromastudio

I hate this word, but I'm'a say it anyway ... swoon. What dreamy macrame creations!

I said goodbye to this weaving last week 😭/😊 photo by @erinconger

A post shared by meghan bogden shimek (@meghanshimek) on Apr 2, 2017 at 3:38pm PDT

@meghanshimek

Love her work and the materials she uses. Definitely inspiring. Truly works of art!

Ok ok so I've received many emails over the last 10 months regarding large custom weaves--- annnd the time has finally come! There are a few spots available at the moment and more to come in the near future. The listing is live on my website. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Let's make something beautiful 🌈

A post shared by Jeannie Helzer (@jeanniemakes) on Feb 28, 2017 at 11:10am PST

@jeanniemakes

I remember seeing Jeannie's art on Urban Outfitters and instantly being in love. She is one of the reasons I finally started weaving. Her works are fluffy, and perfectly achieve a colorful + bohemian, yet minimal aesthetic.

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What'd ya think? Who are some of your favorite creative people on Instagram that you think I should feature?