Discover how weavers have taken one of my patterns or classes and infused it with their own style, color choices, and creative flair.
See how students have transformed one pattern into unique, beautiful weaving projects! Get inspired by their creativity and explore how you can put your own spin on your next project.
Over the past 10 years of sharing weaving content online, I’ve created a huge variety of patterns, tutorials, and classes to help others learn and grow in their weaving journey.
One of the most rewarding parts of this work is seeing how students take what I’ve created and make it entirely their own. Whether it’s through bold color choices, inventive adaptations, or thoughtful personal touches, these weavers have turned a single pattern into something uniquely beautiful.
In this post, I’m thrilled to showcase some of these inspiring student projects—because as Einstein said, “Creativity is intelligence having fun.”
Many of my students are prolific weavers and so I’m presenting multiple projects from some of them 😊 All the photos shown below belong to the mentioned student.
Lace Shawl by Ruth
Ruth was inspired by the Lovely and Lacy Workshop. Rather than a class project, students learn finger controlled lace techniques on a rigid heddle loom by weaving a sampler.
Some of the techniques included in this online workshop are Mexican Lace, Leno, Spanish Lace and Brook’s Bouquet.
Ruth took the idea to the next level by using Mexican Lace and 16/2 cotton to create this beautiful full sized shawl.
Wash Your Hands Towels by Lisa
The Wash Your Hands Towels project is a free rigid heddle loom pattern I created back when we were all kept at home with a series of health guidelines to follow. I thought hand towels an appropriate project for that time period!
Since I released the towels pattern I have seen literally hundreds of them being woven (still to this day!) in a huge variety of colours and styles.
I think that Lisa’s towels are very classic and classy and I love her take on the original pattern.
Here are some more stunning pieces from Lisa.
- Krokbragd Mug Rugs (top left)
- Tote Bag (top right)
- Honeybee Cushion (bottom left)
- Inkle Bands (bottom right)
Leno Scarf by Gai
Gai’s scarf is such a magnificent example of taking a pattern and using it for inspiration to make something totally different.
She used the Farmer’s Market Bag pattern but rather than weave the fabric required for the bag, used the weaving instructions and sequences, combined with some lovely yarn in different shades, to weave this unique scarf.
Gai wove the scarf in the Leno weave structure on her rigid heddle loom using Moda Vera Ombre bamboo/cotton yarn.
Tablet Woven Band by Traci
Having a limited colour palette for a project can actually be a good thing! Traci had some stash yarns when she undertook the Tablet Weaving on an Inkle Loom but not the same colours as the class project. What a happy accident! I think the colours Traci used for this tablet woven band are just stunning!
You may also notice from Traci’s photo that she is weaving on the wonderful Lojan Inkle loom. You can learn more about that here.
Pick Up Scarf by Tanya
Tanya used the Pick Up Perfection class as her inspiration for this lovely scarf. The class project is actually a pillow/cushion but Tanya used the pick up instruction as a launching pad to create a uniquely striking scarf.
Although she is only a beginner weaver, I think Tanya really nailed the colour and design for this one!
Bright & Beautiful Towels by Liz
Liz wove the Bright & Beautiful towels fairly true to the pattern (I can see some lovely little variations in her towels though) but what I really loved is how she also wove matching inkle bands as tabs! Going the extra mile means that you can customise your projects to be truly unique.
I had to include some more projects from Liz because not only is she a prolific weaver, she always uses such beautiful colours and ideas. On the left above is her version of my Colour and Weave Towels and on the right her own towel design.
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I hope you enjoyed viewing these student projects and I’m sure you will draw much inspiration from the creativity of other weavers!
All of the above mentioned weavers are members of the Online Weaving School. When you purchase a membership you not only have access to the full class library (currently almost 100 classes!) but you also gain access to the private member’s group. In this space we share projects, advice, ideas and troubleshooting!
Until next time…
Happy Weaving!