The Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving
The Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving

Author: Rowena Hart

Publisher:

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 75

ISBN-13: 9780473084370

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International weaving teacher, Rowena Hart, shows how you can create exiting, beautiful garments and crafts - all on the simple two shaft loom. In the book she guides you step-by-step through the many techniques, showing just how easy it is to make your woven creations come alive through colour and texture. Be inspired by Rowena, who has worked with weavers from many cultures in her role as Education and Marketing Manager of Ashford Handicrafts Ltd, the world famous spinning wheel and weaving loom manufacturer. Also known as the Rigid Heddle, this loom is simple to use, light and compact. It will produce fabrics and tapestries to delight you - whether you are a novice or experienced weaver.

Pattern Weaving
Pattern Weaving

Author: Rabbit Goody

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2012-10-01

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0811748847

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Basic steps needed to weave luxurious fabrics on a foot-treadle handloom.

Loom and Doom
Loom and Doom

Author: Carol Ann Martin

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-08-04

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0698192141

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From the national bestselling author of Weave of Absence comes a mystery set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, where weaving studio owner Della Wright finds herself tangled up in murder…. Della and her friend Jenny are remodeling Dream Weaver, turning their shared business space into two separate shops. But after the work is completed, building inspector Howard Swanson refuses to grant Jenny the permit to reopen her coffee shop. Determined to get to the bottom of the hold-up, Della heads to Howard’s office to defend Jenny’s livelihood, only to find the inspector dead—and the police spinning a yarn about Della being responsible. Although Della’s boyfriend, Matthew, an ex-FBI criminologist, claims there’s no need to worry, Della is convinced that the cops have it in for her. Now she must nab the real killer before she’s shuttled off to jail…. FEATURES WEAVING TIPS!

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.

Jacquard Weaving and Designing
Jacquard Weaving and Designing

Author: T. F. Bell

Publisher:

Published: 1895

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13:

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.