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
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Hi, it's time for a quick introduction. My name is Ellen and I'm a textile artist, weaver and knitter currently based in north Alabama. If you like me on BlueSky and want to see more studio happenings, head over to my website, www.thechillydog.com, to flip through my journal and subscribe for news.
I know spring is on the way when I can start enjoying "magic hour" weaving again. The golden light in my studio has been just beautiful in the late afternoons this week!
February 13, 2026 at 12:44 PM
I know spring is on the way when I can start enjoying "magic hour" weaving again. The golden light in my studio has been just beautiful in the late afternoons this week!
Feeling uptight about your knitting? Here's some help for that. ❤️🧶
3 Tips for Tight Knitters
Hints to help you loosen up your stitches.
www.thechillydog.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Feeling uptight about your knitting? Here's some help for that. ❤️🧶
Hi, it's time for a quick introduction. My name is Ellen and I'm a textile artist, weaver and knitter currently based in north Alabama. If you like me on BlueSky and want to see more studio happenings, head over to my website, www.thechillydog.com, to flip through my journal and subscribe for news.
February 9, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Hi, it's time for a quick introduction. My name is Ellen and I'm a textile artist, weaver and knitter currently based in north Alabama. If you like me on BlueSky and want to see more studio happenings, head over to my website, www.thechillydog.com, to flip through my journal and subscribe for news.
After visiting Fiskars Village in the summer, it was interesting to read this article about the village in winter.
Winter Silence in Historic Fiskars Village
A sunny winter’s day in Fiskars is picture-perfect – as long as you’re dressed warmly enough to enjoy it!
finlandnaturally.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM
After visiting Fiskars Village in the summer, it was interesting to read this article about the village in winter.
Pier - 24.5"W x 36.5"L
Wallhaging handwoven with upcycled home textile fabrics on undyed cotton rug warp
A pier extends across the sand, into the water and towards the #Sunlight.
#BlueSkyArtShow
Wallhaging handwoven with upcycled home textile fabrics on undyed cotton rug warp
A pier extends across the sand, into the water and towards the #Sunlight.
#BlueSkyArtShow
February 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Pier - 24.5"W x 36.5"L
Wallhaging handwoven with upcycled home textile fabrics on undyed cotton rug warp
A pier extends across the sand, into the water and towards the #Sunlight.
#BlueSkyArtShow
Wallhaging handwoven with upcycled home textile fabrics on undyed cotton rug warp
A pier extends across the sand, into the water and towards the #Sunlight.
#BlueSkyArtShow
Aha! I have a screw loose (on the loom 😉). More than once actually. This explains why my weaving has been skewed and it has been difficult to maintain an even warp tension. Time to get out the toolbbox.
February 6, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Aha! I have a screw loose (on the loom 😉). More than once actually. This explains why my weaving has been skewed and it has been difficult to maintain an even warp tension. Time to get out the toolbbox.
#TBT to when I was strictly weaving floor rugs with wide rag strips cut on the grain and using really big shuttles. My how things have changed around the studio.
February 6, 2026 at 12:47 AM
#TBT to when I was strictly weaving floor rugs with wide rag strips cut on the grain and using really big shuttles. My how things have changed around the studio.
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.
Reposted by Kylmä Koira | The Chilly Dog
Some hobbies are harder than they look… especially without hands. 🧶
(Still counts as trying.)
What new projects have you started lately?
(Still counts as trying.)
What new projects have you started lately?
February 2, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Some hobbies are harder than they look… especially without hands. 🧶
(Still counts as trying.)
What new projects have you started lately?
(Still counts as trying.)
What new projects have you started lately?
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.
Want to guess what kind of remnants I used to make the dimensional bubbles in my latest water-inspired weaving project?
January 25, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Want to guess what kind of remnants I used to make the dimensional bubbles in my latest water-inspired weaving project?
Big Lake Wave, Saimaan aallot, Over the Waves, Äänisjärven aallot, Love's Path, or rakkauden polku. No matter which name you prefer, this alernating, 3-shuttle Finnish rug weaving pattern is mesmerizing. Learn more about the pattern and see the latest handwoven projects now in our portfolio journal.
January 21, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Big Lake Wave, Saimaan aallot, Over the Waves, Äänisjärven aallot, Love's Path, or rakkauden polku. No matter which name you prefer, this alernating, 3-shuttle Finnish rug weaving pattern is mesmerizing. Learn more about the pattern and see the latest handwoven projects now in our portfolio journal.
As an "outsider" using upcycled home textiles in my artistic weaving, I especially enjoyed this letter from Paris. Thanks for taking us along on your textile adventures @franklinhabit.bsky.social! 😘
You've got a Letter from Paris at Modern Daily Knitting. Away from the crowds and the hype, a challenging, fascinating exhibit of textile art hidden in plain sight.
Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made On – Modern Daily Knitting share.google/BfprlilnU1Pq...
Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made On – Modern Daily Knitting share.google/BfprlilnU1Pq...
Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made On – Modern Daily Knitting
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January 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
As an "outsider" using upcycled home textiles in my artistic weaving, I especially enjoyed this letter from Paris. Thanks for taking us along on your textile adventures @franklinhabit.bsky.social! 😘
#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
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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.