This webpage is a copy of the comments received on a blog post on Ali’s original website, alibrown.co.nz. The blog post itself is now at “Weaving jewellery”.
This webpage is a copy of the comments received on a blog post on Ali’s original website, alibrown.co.nz. The blog post itself is now at “Weaving jewellery”.
July 31st, 2018 at 2:31 pm
Received the books Weaving Baskets, Backpacks, Boxes and other Projects and Weaving a Large Container over the weekend. Lots of great tips and ideas in them, looking forward to weaving a couple of projects from them. Thanks so much Ali.
August 2nd, 2018 at 6:28 pm
My daughter bought your flower weaving book for me and I have just got around to going to a flax weaving class at matakohe museam so thought i would get the basket weaving book as my aim is to make one each for my sisters for xmas I need heaps of practise and looking at how do do the techneque that is for sure. Also gave out your website details to others from the class as I showed them the flower book
August 3rd, 2018 at 8:00 pm
Hi Kaye and Lynette, Thanks for buying the books, I’m sure you’ll find them useful.
August 7th, 2018 at 5:35 pm
Thank you for the book, it arrived today. I live on a remote coastline South of Taieri Mouth and have flax everywhere. I used to know what to do with it but now have grandkids and looking forward to showing them the amazing things that can be made with flax. Your book is amazing and was shown to me by a friend who also lives down here. Would love to have classes here but don’t know anyone who has experience so will just have to do it ourselves. Very excited about it.
I will also buy your other books once I get going.
September 8th, 2018 at 8:11 pm
Received Weaving A Large Container today. Have been going to weaving classes, looking forward to using this book to make larger containers.
September 18th, 2018 at 1:40 pm
Kia ora Ali, thank you so much for Weaving Flowers with Harakeke Flax, it is fantastic! I was extra thrilled to find your book includes instructions for making tulips, iris, pohutukawa and even kowhai! Each of those flowers has heritage significance to either me or my fiance. So your book has given me the inspiration and confidence to at least have a go at making a harakeke bridal bouquet, and other decorations. So far I’ve been making heaps of roses, leaves and hyacinths. The instructions are super easy to follow. It’s great that you don’t take any shortcuts on instructions or photo guides - someone could turn to any page, a flower of any level of ease or complexity and get the complete instructions needed. Thanks again for such an amazing resource in the books and the website. Toitu te whenua, toitu te tangata.
September 20th, 2018 at 9:29 am
Kia ora Ocean, thanks very much for your comments — I’m glad you’re finding the book and instructions so easy to follow. Have fun weaving your bouquet and I’d love to see a photo of it when it’s finished. Happy weaving!
October 3rd, 2018 at 8:31 am
Hi Ali
Thanks for sending my order for the 3 books so quickly. I’ve only had a look through for now, but wanted to say how amazing these are. I am looking forward to following the step by step instructions with those lovely photos to illustrate what you’re saying.
Thank you for the many hours of putting these together, and for making weaving accessible in this way.
Cheers
October 7th, 2018 at 10:21 am
Thanks Angevahn
December 20th, 2018 at 12:53 am
He tino pai rawa atu teneki pukapuka ki te ako mahi raranga. Ma te pukapuka neki e whakatuwhera i te ahuatanga o te ao raranga, ara, kia mama ake taku haerenga ki te ako.
Nga mihi atu ki a Ali Brown
December 21st, 2018 at 4:14 pm
Kia ora Karepe
December 28th, 2018 at 8:54 am
Hi Ali
My partner gave me your set of three books as a xmas present. I mentioned it to him so he got the set for me. Angevahn (mentioned above) and I have just completed L4 raranga cse in NP. I haven’t had time at this moment but they will be an excellent step by step (with photos) Taonga to learn from and a valuable weaving resource to have. Thank you Ali
December 28th, 2018 at 9:33 am
Thanks for your comments Ruth. I do hope you find them helpful with your studies.
February 13th, 2019 at 1:05 am
Kia ora Ali,
Thank you for sending the Weaving a Large Container book which arrived in the UK within 6 days. I’ve been keen to learn how to weave waikawa for a while. Your instructions are so clear and easy to follow-with pictures demonstrating each step. It’s great to be able to learn different ways to finish the containers, skills I can also use for other weaving projects!
Nga mihi,
Rebecca
February 13th, 2019 at 6:01 pm
Thanks Rebecca, glad you’re finding it useful. Happy weaving!
February 23rd, 2019 at 2:24 pm
Just received the flowers book this week and enjoying getting lots of practice and confidence. Could wish for just a couple of more steps/photos in one or two of the designs though.
February 24th, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Thanks Teresa, feel free to email me with any questions you may have regarding the instructions.
May 16th, 2019 at 12:03 pm
Brought the set of books for which I love and just brought one for my daughter……
May 17th, 2019 at 10:11 am
Happy weaving Deb!
June 8th, 2019 at 12:27 pm
Hi Ali, I belong to a flax weaving group in Karamea. Between us we have three of your amazing books. They are great and pretty easy to follow. One thing I would like you to verify for me is. In the ‘Weaving A Large Container’…the large container with the tassels….laying the split flax ready to weave the butts. Page 3….does the first leaf butt that is on a 45degree angle face away from you as it says in the instructions or towards you as it is in the photo? Look forward to your reply.
June 9th, 2019 at 8:22 am
Hi Dianne, the butt end is closest to you and the top end of the leaf is furthest away.
September 9th, 2019 at 12:13 am
Kia ora Ali
can you please let me know how many strips I need and the width to make a little kete for jewellery like a brooch or pendant or bracelet.
thank you
monica
September 9th, 2019 at 12:03 pm
Kia ora Monica, depending on the size you want I would suggest very fine strips, say 3-4 mm wide and perhaps 8-10 for the whole kete. Chose thinner flax as the thicker flax will be too bulky.