DMIO: Teach Me Something

A few weeks back I made a dream catcher.  A few readers asked if I could show them how I made it, so, here is my attempt at a tutorial!

First up weaving the web.

1. You'll need a hoop and some ribbon/thread/yarn on a bobbin.
2. Attach the ribbon securely to your hoop.
3. Take your ribbon over the top of the hoop...
4. and up through the loop you've just made with the ribbon...
5. so you have a cross over.

6. Continue steps 3-5 until you reach the knot.
7. Now instead of going over the hoop you will crossover the ribbon
8. and through the loop you've just made to give a crossover.

Continue on in this fashion until you get to the middle. You need to leave a hole in the middle as this is where the good dreams get through!  They then run down the tassels/feathers/any other hanging decoration and on to the owner.  It should look something like this.  You'll need to play around with your tension until you get a firm web.

Now for the tassels - I like to use ribbons and button strings.  You could use strips of fabric, strips of crepe paper, real or paper feathers... use whatever you fancy!

Attach your tassels using a larks head knot as shown and fix with a small stitch.

This is about as fancy as my stitching gets... a small x in contrasting thread!

I then decorated my tassels with sequins, buttons, glitter stickers and paper embellishments from my current Like For Ever kit.

I've also used a huge variety of ribbons, different widths, colours and textures, even adding lace too.  I love the effect they give.  All the ribbons I used come from Crafty Ribbons.

And there is the finished dream catcher.  What do you think?  Link me up to a photo if you have a go at making one - I'd love to see!

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