withwendy's Custom Large-Scale Wall Tapestry

Sewing maven withwendy is back with this custom large-scale wall tapestry that's the perfect project for weekend warriors.
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withwendy's Custom Large-Scale Wall Tapestry
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[@bouncecat]

WOW, Wendy is such a perfectionist when it comes to presenting, editing etc. Hope she got paid $$$$$ for all this this artistic showcase of her skills and hard work

[@emannymark]

I love that you are so chill and not perky and so crazy talented. It's hard to explain how watching some youtube videos take energy for me to watch, but yours infuse me with calm creativity. I hope you have a great career. You have that special something.

[@SIMKINYX]

Wendy is always such a darling to listen to. She is really good at making clothes.

[@withwendy]

Thank you that's so nice!! :)

[@sauringalloway3226]

"dang I should do this! Oh wait...I have cats"

[@withwendy]

Hahaha gotta hang it reaaaaaally high in that case!

[@alyaalicekiki1332]

I have cats too but just hang all my work up high.

[@myturkishangoracatmeonkitty]

My cat would find a way no matter how high.😅

[@kim-im3tj]

Dogs 😢

[@terriwilson1441]

Lol i was just thinking the same thing! I have two dogs who would love to tear this up. I was going to make two and use them as an entryway curtain but I’m having second thoughts.

[@thejonasonstyle]

So great to see you doing your tapestry! I started to weave 5 minutes ago 😊after a weaving pause of 15 years at arts university.😊..so glad to see how I could use all my fabrics and yarn leftovers for a grand piece of art. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.💚👍🌷

[@sarahmaceachern1876]

Wow I REALLY love how you named the techniques and even highlighted each area where you used them. I haven't seen anyone else do that. It makes it so much easier to see/plan/follow the project as a whole. And it's SUCH a great way to avoid having to explain all the basics, but still make the project possible for beginners like me. I'm so impressed!! Sub from me for sure ❤️

[@screaminmimi330]

I love how you use things you already have at home for your weaving - table legs, instead of a $300+ loom, etc. And your final piece looks amazing! Thanks for the great video! 👏🏻 💖 👏🏻

[@SRTahir]

simply beautiful

[@halakhaled7801]

Wonderful work... thanks so much 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@juliegeorge3817]

This was so informative! Thanks for sharing your skills in such an approachable way :) I've been wanting to try making tapestries but always get stuck thinking I'm not following proper technique. It's nice to see someone explore the flexibility and variety of textures available when free form weaving !

[@withwendy]

I've found tapestry to be a nice level of flexibility where if you make a mistake you can often go back to correct it, or if you step back and want to change something you can, so as far as crafts go it's been a nice one to pick up!

[@hairsofabulous]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! You are truly gifted Miss Wendy! It's SO mid century mod! I think so anyway. Your instructions are so easy to understand and you're so calm and relaxed about it all! Hope you sell/begin to sell these, your patience to make these and talent could be so beneficial! x

[@jacquelyn4374]

I've wanted to start weaving for forever but I didn't know how to without a loom! This is a great idea and I love Wendy and this was posted on my birthday! Its a sign

[@tcsgirl6865]

IDK how your video showed up under my suggestions, but I'm so glad I clicked on it! I've never thought of creating such a wall hanging (a tapestry with random design) but after watching your tutorial I'm interested in trying this. Not only does the process look relaxing, the weaving back and forth. But the texture is very compelling to me, a tactile person who loves to touch things. You can usually see my fingers grazing across the decorative pillows in the department store. 😍 Or even the sides of pottery in the gardening center. I also love yarn and cording. I love to crochet and knit. So I am compelled to create your tapestry just so my fingers could enjoy touching the weaves and loops and hanging strings. ❤ Thank you!

[@grandy2719]

connecting the string to the table is genius, i love seeing that i can do crafts without all the expensive tools

[@jennhoff03]

This is stunning! My favorite is the contrast between the big braids and the little tabby stitches. Wow.

[@narriparri]

I keep coming back to this whenever I need that weavinspo!

[@justasomeone461]

I was just thinking I really wanted to make one. After this I'm inspired. It's lovely.

[@spinnettdesigns]

Wendy, I am new to your channel and I find this to be fabulous. I think I have a similar love to you (as I'm sure many do here) of structure and free flow art. Again, I thank you so much for this, I have forwarded it to several friends and I'll look at your other video's as well.

[@FantasticCamilo]

Such an artpiece

[@taylamckay2150]

I like that it looks different and soft, very comforting. Also that yellow top looks beautiful on you, it goes really well against your skin and hair colour.

[@coccinella4107]

Excellent video, will be attempting this 👍 Thanks Wendy

[@sdc9572]

I've watched this tutorial many times and I think it's one of the best ones. I would like it if you would make some more wall hangings. I learn so much. I haven't made one yet but I now have some yarn.

[@dvorahrichler6156]

Stunning.

[@smileyhappyradio]

Tabby Weave for flat area,Pile Weave,Soumak, and rya knot for fringe, cool!

[@ST-ql1yy]

Beautiful!!!! It turned out looking almost like a landscape with a sunset! That’s what I see :))

[@eileenglennon8075]

I am a weaver and I love it! I use a floor loom mostly and I make table runners, towels, scarves and material to see clothing. I have made tapestries and enjoy that as well. I wanted to share another easy pattern. Instead of tabby ...over one, under one...go over two and under two. As in tabby weave the next row would be under two and over two, etc. Thank you for sharing your love of weaving! I find your weaving color pallets beautiful. I am a subscriber now!

[@suedaines101]

Beautiful!

[@clementinemeyniel-breguet6018]

This is beautiful. This is art. I can’t wait to mess it up and try again and finally be happy with the result ! Thank you sooo much ! Love this

[@syedaiqrahussain]

Its so beautiful I'm loving it

[@rhondaroberts9581]

I love it, and you did it without a loom! Just wow!

[@howlingwind1937]

I'm a weaver, and I liked your wall hanging, don't worry about it getting dirty, you can either run the vacuum cleaner hose (no nossel), or take it off the rod and put it through the drier on cool of course and that'll get any dust off it, only do it for a very short time as you don't want to felt it. Cheers!

[@FeralCreatureOfIncredibleRoses]

i do crochet from time to time, and gurl let me tell you, those yarns that shes using are NOT dyer or vacuum friendly. Any yarn that sheds like that needs to be kept clean without these methods, it could ruin the original texture. That being said, a good way to ensure an easy clean up is to use a bulky t shirt yarn. You can used them online, or recycle by cutting up some old t shirts! This way nothing sheds!!

[@howlingwind1937]

@@FeralCreatureOfIncredibleRoses oh thank you for your message, personally I've always had a good outcome using either method, obviously you need to exercise good supervision, and being very particular and gentle using the small brush head on my vacuum cleaner. Thank you. Cheers!

[@deborahhanna6640]

I would hang it outside & blow it out with a leaf blower from the backside.

[@margaritarivera9672]

Beautiful work !!

[@highphysics3617]

Wow! This is just what I've been searching for. Super presentation,great narration,and,at last someone who uses delightful background music. This is wonderful,and,I am a raw beginner to weaving. Thank you for superb video.

[@n.j.rihari813]

Awesome tapestry 🌻

[@gd3741]

I would die for a jacket made out of this. 😍😍🔥

[@toniashump5345]

That would be so fun to create AND to wear! 🔥

[@sarahmcworkman3902]

That is the most beautiful tapestry. I think I will try it. I really appreciate you sharing your talent with us.

[@cshula1]

So pretty!!

[@marinamartinez6886]

Beautiful, thanks for showing all the different techniques. 😊👍

[@NicoleHerrickDIY]

It’s so calming! Beautiful!

[@netsauce]

This video is amazing. Thank you.

[@unknownguest4575]

beautifully made and detailed video, very calming as well. definetly a calm way of introducing tapestery haha. tried first few weaves recently and could feel the stress leaving - cant wait to try more!

[@weavrmom]

Love your work, and your relaxed, positive attitude. This is totally like having the 70s back.

[@doralevitt2879]

Wow- so awesome!! I have 3 long rectangular painting canvases, and I plan to use that as a loom, I already made a small woven piece on a 8x10 frame (my first weave), but I've been wanting to make very large one's like yours- I'm so glad I found your video, blessings from NYC!! 😄💗🌷

[@pemachakrishar6595]

I found out about your videos while i was watching home decor videos and one of the videos of Alexandra 😱 and it is now 1 am here in NY and i can’t stop going over all your videos.. loved all of them....

[@magnolia5950]

you Got rid of the tension and the negative energy While it's being made 👍.. It's beautiful ♥️ 😊 Good job💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@violetkennedy3208]

Really lovely

[@rosaexcelenteperez7148]

Just a piece of art!,, an excelente piece of art

[@beatrizremusat3426]

Absolutely beautiful!! Thank you!! I also loved the soothing music!! 💕💕💕

[@ShannonSMD]

4:30 That green yarn is beautiful! The whole finished tapestry is goregeous!

[@myknic]

You are an AMAZING teacher! Thank you!!

[@nn6404]

This is really neat! It's like Yarn Brutalism lol.

[@kathleenthornblad2361]

This is beautiful! I graduated from an Art School in Minneapolis (Minneapolis College of Art & Design. I wish they would have had a course like this back in the late 80's to early 90's I would have taken it for sure. Very Beautiful! You are an excellent teacher and explain things so well. It is something that I for sure may be trying after I make a large area rug. Just looking for some other techniques using different yarns, and having fun with it! Thank You Wendy! Kathy T. in Minnesota

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Wow!!!

[@flavarz]

So clever! thanks for sharing😄

[@needleworknut7792]

Great tapestry for modernity. However, Girlfriend, the music was killer. Want this soundtrack for my chill out time on the back deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Pat-South Padre Island, Texas

[@rimbluebooks]

My grandma used to make these 😍 beautiful

[@kathleen7849]

Beautiful piece of art.

[@sdc9572]

Beautiful! I want to try

[@ailishdeburca]

Perfect video. You are so clear with your instructions. Inspirational lady. Thank you so much!!

[@elizabethtaylor4448]

Great tutorial. You may find Saori weaving inspiring. It's similar but has the same free flow choice & full of texture. Gives you scope for all sorts of applications from clothes to floor rugs.

[@mirjanavuletic4762]

Beautiful hand work only perfect for dust

[@user-ge6ku3kv7t]

Support this woman! Amazing

[@missmjl2468]

Stunning! 🧚‍♂️

[@pamelaallen6543]

So lush!

[@davecsaszarable]

Wonderful way to put some art that goes with mid century Scandinavian style apartment. Thanks a lot. Your taste level is great

[@enriqueceruti5511]

buenísimo!!!! muy clara en la demostración!!!! impresionante ... para reciclar lanas, telas ,etc.

[@sandraleishman878]

So beautiful!

[@Ersa0431]

I love it! I've always wanted to weave, but I was stumped by the lack of a loom. What a marvelous solution!

[@rachelmeyer4358]

You are so resourceful using a table to make loom.

[@itshopenow6880]

I would appreciate more wide shots, I feel like I didn't get a chance to see the actual tapastry

[@serpechia]

14:47

[@trix5253]

14:50

[@ankimo1957]

Wendy thinks we should see her, instead.

[@amandamanjarres4716]

Me too....

[@danofthehour4822]

@@ankimo1957 I mean, she's teaching us how to tie everything and make the thing, so it makes sense to watch her and copy.

[@ald3baranh3ll_.]

I really like the way it turned out.

[@anan411]

Very beautiful

[@Wildberryquilting]

I love your weaving videos. I could watch them all day. Please make lots more.

[@MrPolarisstar78]

You had me the minute you rigged up the table turned on it's side. Innovation❤

[@cherb_soco1891]

Stunning! Love, love, love!!

[@RunningDarkMare]

THIS IS WONDER-FILLED !!!!! THANK YOU - THANK YOU !!!!!!!!

[@nakiadeon8607]

Beautiful

[@myturkishangoracatmeonkitty]

It's beautiful. Looks sort of like a landscape. Very creative and inventive.👌

[@Loupa57]

Love it. You inspire me to try, thank you

[@cha4onda]

Using table legs! That is so cool, I would have never thought about that.

[@luizaoates8406]

Thank you..from Brazil💖

[@suenewberry7330]

A great tutorial! You are a good instructor and the piece is gorgeous. Enjoyed watching your video. Thank you for your generosity.

[@pamelaallen6543]

Beautiful! I watched twice.

[@jenniferbrighty5120]

Hi Wendy love this tapestry. In fact it's awesome... Thank you so much for sharing x keep weaving x keep smiling x keep safe and well x love from UK

[@pxter]

Tapestry hundreds of years ago: i have hand sewn a tapestry dozens of meters long and 10 meters tall. It is extremely detailed and took 7 years to make Tapestry artists now: this is my biggest tapestry and it took 7 minutes. It is a few blobs with another blob

[@sydney5660]

Ahhhhhh!!! I’ve been waiting for this video ever since you mentioned in the comments on the last weave video that you were doing one as big as your table!! It was worth the wait, amazing job!! 😊

[@withwendy]

Thank you!! The size of it is so satisfying, feel like I could fall asleep under it hahaha

[@tutonelylesnaranjo6311]

Very creative.

[@marwashereen5090]

It's very helpful and nice

[@Thankful_.]

Excellent tutorial! I would luv to make one of these one day!

[@lisayoni5990]

it's sooo pretty!! also your voice is amazing, so calming to listen to

[@Bhope07]

Fantastic video thank you

[@anastasiamigneault507]

Wow, you're an excellent teacher and artist! I love this piece, love the yellows throughout (sweater, nails, fabric). My guess is that's a couple hundred dollars worth of yarn though. :)

[@LovinLife-pv7op]

It is beautiful!

[@Julia49427]

Great video, super interesting project, very inspiring and everything explained clearly! Good job! In my opinion it was very professionally made 😊👍

[@lynettedouville8826]

This was a great tutorial, Wendy! I really enjoyed watching you! I was surprised that this was only the second tapestry you make! 😮☺

[@mnel9382]

Beautiful 😍

[@debjanisinha690]

Very creative. I especially liked the way u used the table. 🧡💛♥️

[@doralevitt2879]

Wow- this is so awesome!! 😲😄🤗💖🌹🕊️

[@zoponex3224]

I have watched a TON of videos on tapestry weaving on KZbin and this one is by far the best. I am off to look for yarn and other goodies!!

[@TheTarotAddict]

O I love your tapestry. ❤️