I’m Claire Jackson and I’ve worked on the social media team at Bustle for three years! I am so thrilled to be teaming up with Bustle this week to share about my new business Woven by Claire which features fiber art hoops and wall hangings.

What is a fiber art hoop? A fiber art hoop is basically a wooden or metal hoop embroidered with a variety of fabric, yarn, ribbon, etc. The hoop acts as the frame for a design that emphasizes color, texture, and mood.

How did it start? I’ve always had a passion for creativity whether it’s painting, drawing, sewing, or photography. My mom taught me the basics of sewing when I was young, and I’ve loved developing those skills over the years. I bought my first wall hanging last year to put in my baby’s nursery and decided I wanted to make some of my own wall hangings and fiber hoops. Fiber art is such an interesting medium and it’s so much fun experimenting with different styles, colors, and textures to create unique pieces. I’m always finding bits of inspiration everywhere and I’m learning new techniques as I go. I’m hoping to gradually discover my signature style. I especially love using velvet, fluffy wool yarn, and frayed fabric in my pieces.

How are the pieces displayed? Fiber art hoops and wall hangings are such a neat way to add texture and interest to a room. They can give life to a lonely wall or be added to a collection of framed art and photos. You can also display the hoops on a bookshelf or fireplace mantel. The smaller hoops can even be ornaments on your Christmas tree — there are so many options!

*Custom fiber hoops. I will be taking a limited number of custom fiber art hoop orders locally (Birmingham, AL for now) — giving customers the option to provide me with personal fabric. This means if you’re a bride and you want to save fabric from your dress alterations (or other special fabric from your wedding season), I can incorporate that fabric into your custom fiber hoop. This would also make such a special and memorable gift! I bought some beautiful velvet ribbon from a cute little shop on our honeymoon, and it sat in our wedding keepsake box until I decided to use some of it for a fiber hoop. I’m so glad I did because now I get to see it every day, and it reminds me of our honeymoon.

Follow along. You will find more photos, progress videos and finished products on my Instagram account @woven.byclaire. I am adding new things to the shop all the time so be sure to follow along!

*Since custom orders are local to Birmingham, AL, please message me on my Etsy shop account or Instagram if you are interested.