Kylmä Koira | The Chilly Dog
@thechillydog.com
Textile and fiber artist, tapestry rag rug weaver, knitting teacher, pattern designer and slow, sustainable living enthusiast.
🏠 Morgan County, AL ❤️🇫🇮
www.thechillydog.com
🏠 Morgan County, AL ❤️🇫🇮
www.thechillydog.com
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
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Intermarché’s viral ad is a sweet reminder this holiday season that creativity and compassion go hand in hand.
www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/12/inte...
www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/12/inte...
December 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Intermarché’s viral ad is a sweet reminder this holiday season that creativity and compassion go hand in hand.
www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/12/inte...
www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/12/inte...
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
It's always nice to see the representation of textiles in the art world.
'Thread Count,' a large-scale group exhibition at The Hole, illuminates the beguiling nature of textiles and celebrates the legacy of Anni Albers.
www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/12/thre...
www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/12/thre...
December 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
It's always nice to see the representation of textiles in the art world.
It's been awhile since I read "The Fabric of Civilization How Textiles Made the World" by Virginia Postrel, but after watching this interview with the author I just pulled it off my shelf to revisit.
The Second (or perhaps 3rd) Most Important Technology
YouTube video by Hank Green
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December 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It's been awhile since I read "The Fabric of Civilization How Textiles Made the World" by Virginia Postrel, but after watching this interview with the author I just pulled it off my shelf to revisit.
A little sad to part with this CPW because it's really fun to spin on, but it was time for me to thin the herd. Glad it found a good home.
#canadianproductionwheel #fiberarts
#canadianproductionwheel #fiberarts
Added a Canadian production wheel to my spinning herd, thanks to @thechillydog.com 🐑🧶 #spinningwheel #handspun #historicspinning
December 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A little sad to part with this CPW because it's really fun to spin on, but it was time for me to thin the herd. Glad it found a good home.
#canadianproductionwheel #fiberarts
#canadianproductionwheel #fiberarts
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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!
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Find my handwoven scarves at the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art through December 23rd. #artmarket #slowfashion #tuscumbia
November 29, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Find my handwoven scarves at the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art through December 23rd. #artmarket #slowfashion #tuscumbia
Today in the journal I'm crossing over the liminal space between the noise of the world and the calm of home with a handwoven piece called "Almost Home". See how many squirrels 🐿you can find in my inspiration photo. 🤣
#weavesky #folkart #ragrug
#weavesky #folkart #ragrug
Almost Home
Eagerly anticipating the transition between worldly life and the sanctity of home. Handwoven with salvaged home textile fabrics on undyed cotton rug warp.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I spend a lot of time thinking about waste as I use discarded home textiles to weave pieces of art. Listening to this program made me determined to double down on my efforts to minimize the amount of plastic that comes into our home.
"Only waste travels from rich countries to poor, and the supply is endless." When journalist @alexclapp.bsky.social began exploring the waste trade, he found it resembled something he had written about before: the drug market.
Where Does Plastic And Other Trash Go After We Throw It Away?
A journalist traveled to five continents to learn about the afterlife of our trash, and why most “recyclable” plastic actually isn’t.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I spend a lot of time thinking about waste as I use discarded home textiles to weave pieces of art. Listening to this program made me determined to double down on my efforts to minimize the amount of plastic that comes into our home.
Today's journal entry is an artistic Saturday Escape. This is my experiment in Finnish style raanu rug weaving. The piece is inspired by nature, but I give it my own twist by using upcycled fabrics from the thrift store instead of natural dyed wool.
#stunday #folkart #textileart
#stunday #folkart #textileart
Saturday Escape
Four abstract views of Saturday — morning coffee on the back porch, paddling in the river, a hike in the woods, returning to the back porch for star gazing. Contemporary raanu handwoven with salvaged ...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Today's journal entry is an artistic Saturday Escape. This is my experiment in Finnish style raanu rug weaving. The piece is inspired by nature, but I give it my own twist by using upcycled fabrics from the thrift store instead of natural dyed wool.
#stunday #folkart #textileart
#stunday #folkart #textileart
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.
Today in my journal... I'm hiking along a well-worn path in the Tongass National Forest in Alaska and sharing the inspiration for my recently handwoven, rag rug tapestry called "Steep Creek Trail. What could be around the next curve?
Steep Creek Trail
A winding path disappears into the forest along the Steep Creek Trail. Handwoven with salvaged home textile fabrics on undyed cotton rug warp.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today in my journal... I'm hiking along a well-worn path in the Tongass National Forest in Alaska and sharing the inspiration for my recently handwoven, rag rug tapestry called "Steep Creek Trail. What could be around the next curve?
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
Need a creative pick-me-up? Come into the studio for a virtual visit and I'll show you what's been making me smile lately.
Fall 2025 | Studio Snapshots
The leaves are falling as the days get shorter. This is my favorite season at the loom, especially when the afternoon light streams across the studio and I can finally store my noisy but necessary por...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Need a creative pick-me-up? Come into the studio for a virtual visit and I'll show you what's been making me smile lately.
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
If you're a traveler, you may have enjoyed looking back on a sight similar to the one that inspired one of my latest handwoven art pieces. Read more in my journal post.
#travel #abstract #ocean
#travel #abstract #ocean
Wake
Cruising along and making waves on a clear, summer day. Handwoven with salvaged home textile fabrics on undyed cotton rug warp.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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.