The Weaver's Idea Book

The Weaver's Idea Book

Author: Jane Patrick

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 568

ISBN-13: 1620331675

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New and experienced weavers alike are always on the lookout for new weave-structure patterns. The Weaver's Idea Book presents a wide variety of patterns for the simple rigid-heddle loom, accompanied by harness drafts for multishaft looms. The techniques include leno, Brooks bouquet, soumak, and embroidery on fabric. Each chapter contains weaving patterns along with swatches illustrating the techniques, accompanied by step-by-step photography. The book is arranged by structure or type of weave, from variations on plain weave to doubleweave. With traditional patterns from around the world, bands, and fabrics woven on two double heddles, The Weaver's Idea Book brings together a variety of ways to create exquisite cloth. Weaving tips and tricks help weavers at all levels achieve their textile dreams. In addition to pattern drafts, Jane offers project ideas that guide the reader through creating functional woven projects, from wearables to home decor. Weaving, especially on rigid-heddle looms, is enjoying a resurgence, and contemporary weavers are in need of a book to bridge the divide between basic books and complex text designed for advanced weavers with sophisticated tools. Celebrating the immense potential for creativity possible with the simplest of tools, The Weaver's Idea Book eBook opens new avenues for exploration on both the rigid-heddle and multishaft looms.


Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom

Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom

Author: Syne Mitchell

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2015-11-14

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1603428518

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Rigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn, is easy to master, and offers a lifetime of possibilities to discover! Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom covers everything rigid-heddle weavers need to know about the craft, from the basics — how to select a loom, set it up, and get started — to a wide variety of fun techniques that yield beautiful results. Begin by exploring a variety of weave structures, including finger-manipulated laces, tapestry, and color play with stripes, plaids, and multicolor yarns. Then move on to more complex designs and irresistible projects, from pillows and curtains to bags, shawls, and even jewelry. Explore warp-face patterning, weft-pile weaving, weaving with fine threads, woven shibori, shadow weave, and the textural effects you can create with different yarns and with wire and conductive thread. Everything you need to know is here, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure success.


Flower Loom Crochet

Flower Loom Crochet

Author: Annie's

Publisher: Annie's Wholesale

Published: 2017-04-01

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1590126130

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Learn to make 5 flower motifs using the Clover Flower Loom. Basic written instructions along with color illustrations are included to guide you through winding, darning and making decorative top stitches for each flower. Once you’ve mastered the flowers, we’ve included 5 beautiful accessory designs each of which include 1 or 2 of the 5 flower motifs. Flowers and designs are made using lace-, light-, and worsted-weight yarns.


Guide to Beading with a Loom

Guide to Beading with a Loom

Author: Jamie Cloud Eakin

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-06-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781533645357

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Guide to Beading with a Loom is a comprehensive introduction to this popular beading technique. This book includes all the information needed for beginners including information about looms, supplies and techniques and is packed with photos and illustrations to provide maximum understanding. The twenty projects will build and advance your skills and knowledge. Plus there are numerous project variations to stimulate your own creativity. Advanced beaders familiar with loom beading will also find wonderful techniques and information on non-traditional techniques including many projects. This is a resource book every beader needs in their library.


Innovative Weaving on the Frame Loom

Innovative Weaving on the Frame Loom

Author: Noreen Crone-Findlay

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-11-01

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 0811768759

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Open the door to the possibilities of what you can weave on your frame loom! A comprehensive guide to the frame loom, this book introduces the weaver to the basics of frame loom weaving and also more advanced techniques. Learn how to weave tapestries for wall hangings or handbags, lace for scarves and market bags, geometric shapes for alpacas and dolls, modules to sew together to make larger items, and so much more. Patterns for various weaves such as houndstooth and checkerboard are included, as well as instructions on how to adapt other weaves to the frame loom. Photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions are given for all techniques and 20 unique projects from home decor items to pouches and bags, scarves and other wearables, stuffed toys, bookmarks, and more. Looms used in the book are 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch sizes, but the instructions are adaptable to any size loom. Once you know the basics, you can use your woven modules to create whatever you imagine!


The Book of Looms

The Book of Looms

Author: Eric Broudy

Publisher: UPNE

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780874516494

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A heavily illustrated classic on the evolution of the handloom is now reissued in a handy paper edition.


Potholder Loom Weaving

Potholder Loom Weaving

Author: Noreen Crone-Findlay

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9780811737999

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Potholder looms can make so much more than potholders! You can weave on these popular looms using the traditional loops or with nearly any yarn to make a variety of patterns, including Plain Weave, Twill, and Checkerboard. You can also weave shapes other than squares, such as rectangles and triangles. Tapestry weaving is also fun on the potholder loom, and Noreen shows you how with detailed instructions for setting up your loom and working tapestry techniques.


Big Book of Loom Knitting

Big Book of Loom Knitting

Author: Kathy Norris

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1609003535

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Make hats, scarves, sweaters, an afghan and more-- without knitting needles!--


My Little Loom Companion

My Little Loom Companion

Author: Lucy Jennings

Publisher:

Published: 2019-03

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781633970199

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Learn to weave the basics in this little portable book. Basic tapestry techniques are introduced for the beginner weaver.