Articles and Tutorials
Reverse Engineering Challenge Results
Posted by Madonna Yoder on
Thanks to everyone who folded the Herringbone Weave origami tessellation in the last two weeks! I really enjoyed seeing all of your interpretations of my tessellation and I hope everyone gained confidence in their reverse engineering skills.
Herringbone Reverse Engineering Challenge
Posted by Madonna Yoder on
Fold this pattern by August 31, 2020 to get the smocking pattern for the fabric version, and a chance at a 6-inch suncatcher!
Lattice Weave Smocking Tutorial
Posted by Madonna Yoder on
Have you ever seen a smocked cushion (or bag, or hat, or - you get the picture) and thought "How do they do that"? You're not alone, and this tutorial will teach you how it's done. It's a simple process - no magic required. If you can sew a button, then you are more than qualified to do North American (Canadian) smocking.
Hybrid Square Twist Tutorial
Posted by Madonna Yoder on
This quick tutorial on the hybrid open-closed square twist will give you all the knowledge you need to design your own weave patterns, and all you need to start is a 8-fold square grid.