Kylmä Koira | The Chilly Dog
@thechillydog.com
Textile and fiber artist, tapestry, poppana rag rug weaver, knitting teacher, pattern designer and slow, sustainable living enthusiast.
🏠 Morgan County, AL ❤️🇫🇮
www.thechillydog.com
🏠 Morgan County, AL ❤️🇫🇮
www.thechillydog.com
Of all the books I have that show how to do a handwoven edge, none specify the angle at which you should hold the bundle of ends you are weaving across. I've been experimenting and it seems like this is it. Trial and error is slower than having a mentor to explain these subtleties.
February 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Of all the books I have that show how to do a handwoven edge, none specify the angle at which you should hold the bundle of ends you are weaving across. I've been experimenting and it seems like this is it. Trial and error is slower than having a mentor to explain these subtleties.
January 31, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Experimenting with weaving a diptych. Since the two, separate pieces are meant to be displayed side by side, I'm trying to weave them side by side so they are the same length. I've temporarily laced them together with a removable mattress stitch so they don't skew or draw in more than necessary.
January 26, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Experimenting with weaving a diptych. Since the two, separate pieces are meant to be displayed side by side, I'm trying to weave them side by side so they are the same length. I've temporarily laced them together with a removable mattress stitch so they don't skew or draw in more than necessary.
#One red leaf standing out was the inspiration for one of my recent handwoven art works. However, the leaf transformed into something unexpected on the loom. 1/2
#BlueSkyArtShow
#BlueSkyArtShow
January 17, 2026 at 9:39 PM
#One red leaf standing out was the inspiration for one of my recent handwoven art works. However, the leaf transformed into something unexpected on the loom. 1/2
#BlueSkyArtShow
#BlueSkyArtShow
Yeah... I started the day by dumping out my bin of tiny fabric bits and proceeded to sort them by color so it will be easier to incorporate them into a new project. I sure hope it works out like I am envisioning.
The things we do for art! 🤪
The things we do for art! 🤪
January 16, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Yeah... I started the day by dumping out my bin of tiny fabric bits and proceeded to sort them by color so it will be easier to incorporate them into a new project. I sure hope it works out like I am envisioning.
The things we do for art! 🤪
The things we do for art! 🤪
Currently reading "The Fabric of Civilization How Textiles Made the World" for the second time. Interesting how something most people now take for granted has had such an impact on history, culture and exploration around the world.
January 14, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Currently reading "The Fabric of Civilization How Textiles Made the World" for the second time. Interesting how something most people now take for granted has had such an impact on history, culture and exploration around the world.
New Year, new linear study project on the loom to get me rooted in my daily weaving practice. 🎉
#BlueSkyArtShow #NewYear #weaving #dailyartpractice #folkart
#BlueSkyArtShow #NewYear #weaving #dailyartpractice #folkart
January 3, 2026 at 10:06 PM
New Year, new linear study project on the loom to get me rooted in my daily weaving practice. 🎉
#BlueSkyArtShow #NewYear #weaving #dailyartpractice #folkart
#BlueSkyArtShow #NewYear #weaving #dailyartpractice #folkart
Getting ready for the new year by washing the latest batch of rag rugs to come off the loom.
#BlueSkyArtShow #Holiday #handwoven #slowliving #sustainableliving #upcycled #homedecor #ragrugweaving #southernliving
#BlueSkyArtShow #Holiday #handwoven #slowliving #sustainableliving #upcycled #homedecor #ragrugweaving #southernliving
December 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Getting ready for the new year by washing the latest batch of rag rugs to come off the loom.
#BlueSkyArtShow #Holiday #handwoven #slowliving #sustainableliving #upcycled #homedecor #ragrugweaving #southernliving
#BlueSkyArtShow #Holiday #handwoven #slowliving #sustainableliving #upcycled #homedecor #ragrugweaving #southernliving
For me, the last week of the year is all about wrapping up loose ends, at home and in the studio. I spent much of Thursday and Friday hemming and hand stitching a batch of freshly handwoven rag rugs.
#BlueSkyArtShow #Holiday #handwoven #weaving #upcycled #sustainablehomedecor #slowliving
#BlueSkyArtShow #Holiday #handwoven #weaving #upcycled #sustainablehomedecor #slowliving
December 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
For me, the last week of the year is all about wrapping up loose ends, at home and in the studio. I spent much of Thursday and Friday hemming and hand stitching a batch of freshly handwoven rag rugs.
#BlueSkyArtShow #Holiday #handwoven #weaving #upcycled #sustainablehomedecor #slowliving
#BlueSkyArtShow #Holiday #handwoven #weaving #upcycled #sustainablehomedecor #slowliving
I think I upcycled about a dozen old t-shirts to weave this "Trail Mix" rag rug. It's always fun to see how the colors worked out after I pull a rug off the loom and this one did not disappoint! 😍
#BlueSkyArtShow #OpenHouse #handwoven #folkart
#BlueSkyArtShow #OpenHouse #handwoven #folkart
December 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I think I upcycled about a dozen old t-shirts to weave this "Trail Mix" rag rug. It's always fun to see how the colors worked out after I pull a rug off the loom and this one did not disappoint! 😍
#BlueSkyArtShow #OpenHouse #handwoven #folkart
#BlueSkyArtShow #OpenHouse #handwoven #folkart
"Almost Home" was one of my favorite weaving projects of the year. I like the minimalist composition and I feel like I've finally solved the technical issues I was having with both tapestry weaving and working with upcycled fabrics.
#BlueSkyArtShow #OpenHouse #upcycled #folkart
#BlueSkyArtShow #OpenHouse #upcycled #folkart
December 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"Almost Home" was one of my favorite weaving projects of the year. I like the minimalist composition and I feel like I've finally solved the technical issues I was having with both tapestry weaving and working with upcycled fabrics.
#BlueSkyArtShow #OpenHouse #upcycled #folkart
#BlueSkyArtShow #OpenHouse #upcycled #folkart
A little bit of sparkle on the leaves to brighten up what's been a rather gloomy week. I've already started sketching ideas about how to represent this blingy foliage in my weaving. Can't wait to get it on the loom!
December 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
A little bit of sparkle on the leaves to brighten up what's been a rather gloomy week. I've already started sketching ideas about how to represent this blingy foliage in my weaving. Can't wait to get it on the loom!
My "Wish" for #BlueSkyArtShow, handwoven with salvaged home textile fabrics on cotton rug warp
A #Small dandelion fluff floats through the air carrying its seed to be planted in the earth and your wish to be manifested by the universe.
A #Small dandelion fluff floats through the air carrying its seed to be planted in the earth and your wish to be manifested by the universe.
November 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
My "Wish" for #BlueSkyArtShow, handwoven with salvaged home textile fabrics on cotton rug warp
A #Small dandelion fluff floats through the air carrying its seed to be planted in the earth and your wish to be manifested by the universe.
A #Small dandelion fluff floats through the air carrying its seed to be planted in the earth and your wish to be manifested by the universe.
Hand stitching the label onto a piece of artwork is how I quietly add the last bit of love before introducing my art more publicly. Like the rug it's attached to, I make my labels with discarded home textiles.
#upcycled #slowstitching #creativereuse
#upcycled #slowstitching #creativereuse
November 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Hand stitching the label onto a piece of artwork is how I quietly add the last bit of love before introducing my art more publicly. Like the rug it's attached to, I make my labels with discarded home textiles.
#upcycled #slowstitching #creativereuse
#upcycled #slowstitching #creativereuse
Our featured knitting pattern of the month, the 4th Ridge Pocket Scarf, has landed in the shop. You can get just the pattern, shop.thechillydog.com/b/4th-ridge-..., or save by bundling the pattern and ad-free video series, shop.thechillydog.com/b/4th-ridge-.... Happy knitting!
#ShowMeYourKnits
#ShowMeYourKnits
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Our featured knitting pattern of the month, the 4th Ridge Pocket Scarf, has landed in the shop. You can get just the pattern, shop.thechillydog.com/b/4th-ridge-..., or save by bundling the pattern and ad-free video series, shop.thechillydog.com/b/4th-ridge-.... Happy knitting!
#ShowMeYourKnits
#ShowMeYourKnits
Handstitching hanging pockets on the back of my handwoven art pieces is not my favorite part of the process, but at least today I can do it on the sunny front porch and listen to the wind in the leaves.
#mindfulness #sustainableliving #slowstitching
#mindfulness #sustainableliving #slowstitching
October 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Handstitching hanging pockets on the back of my handwoven art pieces is not my favorite part of the process, but at least today I can do it on the sunny front porch and listen to the wind in the leaves.
#mindfulness #sustainableliving #slowstitching
#mindfulness #sustainableliving #slowstitching
I'm about to cut a handwoven, beach inspired artwork off the loom so I can begin the lengthy finishing process.
First I do a handwoven edge which takes about an hour on each end. Then the tapestry is washed. I'll tie in my maker's mark. Finally I handstitch a hanging rod pocket and the label.
First I do a handwoven edge which takes about an hour on each end. Then the tapestry is washed. I'll tie in my maker's mark. Finally I handstitch a hanging rod pocket and the label.
October 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I'm about to cut a handwoven, beach inspired artwork off the loom so I can begin the lengthy finishing process.
First I do a handwoven edge which takes about an hour on each end. Then the tapestry is washed. I'll tie in my maker's mark. Finally I handstitch a hanging rod pocket and the label.
First I do a handwoven edge which takes about an hour on each end. Then the tapestry is washed. I'll tie in my maker's mark. Finally I handstitch a hanging rod pocket and the label.
Ahh... it's a perfect day for rug washing. I'm sure painters have some special process for finishing a piece of art, but I bet it doesn't involve a warm water soak in the bathtub and hanging it on the front porch railing to dry 🤣. It's great to be a weaver!
October 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Ahh... it's a perfect day for rug washing. I'm sure painters have some special process for finishing a piece of art, but I bet it doesn't involve a warm water soak in the bathtub and hanging it on the front porch railing to dry 🤣. It's great to be a weaver!
This big (approximately 42"x28") rag rug tapestry got pulled off Grandpa's loom today. It still needs to be washed and prepped for hanging, but overall I'm pleased with it. It's version 2 of a piece I wove about a year ago called "Almost Home".
October 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This big (approximately 42"x28") rag rug tapestry got pulled off Grandpa's loom today. It still needs to be washed and prepped for hanging, but overall I'm pleased with it. It's version 2 of a piece I wove about a year ago called "Almost Home".
Bubbles and ripples on the water during last weekend's kayak expedition. I can hardly wait to translate this into my weaving!
#BlueSkyArtShow #Relax #stunday #WheelerWildlifeRefuge #findyourflow
#BlueSkyArtShow #Relax #stunday #WheelerWildlifeRefuge #findyourflow
October 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Bubbles and ripples on the water during last weekend's kayak expedition. I can hardly wait to translate this into my weaving!
#BlueSkyArtShow #Relax #stunday #WheelerWildlifeRefuge #findyourflow
#BlueSkyArtShow #Relax #stunday #WheelerWildlifeRefuge #findyourflow
October 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I've been nursing a foot injury for the last couple weeks, so it feels especially good to be standing at the loom again.
#weavsky #handwoven #weaving
#weavsky #handwoven #weaving
October 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I've been nursing a foot injury for the last couple weeks, so it feels especially good to be standing at the loom again.
#weavsky #handwoven #weaving
#weavsky #handwoven #weaving
Just dropped a new video series and this one is all about decreasing and increasing stitches in your knitting. It's perfect for knitters who want to learn the mechanics of inc/dec as well as those who want to know more about inc/dec slants.
Get the course ► shop.thechillydog.com/b/decreases-...
Get the course ► shop.thechillydog.com/b/decreases-...
September 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Just dropped a new video series and this one is all about decreasing and increasing stitches in your knitting. It's perfect for knitters who want to learn the mechanics of inc/dec as well as those who want to know more about inc/dec slants.
Get the course ► shop.thechillydog.com/b/decreases-...
Get the course ► shop.thechillydog.com/b/decreases-...