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The Body of Christ: A Woven Tapestry

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Circular weaving is an exciting and relatively easy project to complete. However, it does take a numerous set of components. Components: A large embroidery hoop. A large yarn needle. 4 or five various types of yarns, from large to small. Thin yarn in size four or three to warp the hoop. Scissors. Instructions: You will begin by warping the hoop. The warp is the space you will weave on. The strands that are woven over the warp are called the weft. The warp is produced by taking your yarn around the embroidery hoop. First, tie your string onto the inner ring of the embroidery hoop. This is best done by making a slip knot, but any simple knot should work. Then you will make a triangle by bringing your yarn over to the other side. Create your next triangle next to the one you first made, alternating from side to side. Once you have made about 21 triangles, you are ready to put the top of the embroidery hoop on. You do not have to make 21 triangles; you can use less. Although your weaving m...