The Weaver's Idea Book

The Weaver's Idea Book
Author: Jane Patrick
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 568
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620331675

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.

Hands on Rigid Heddle Weaving

Hands on Rigid Heddle Weaving
Author: Betty Linn Davenport
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 424
Release: 1987-12-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0934026254

With instructions for how to make wonderful projects and plain-weave variations, this user-friendly guide covers choosing, setting up, and weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Both beginners and experienced weavers will value its thriftiness and versatility.

Woven to Wear

Woven to Wear
Author: Marilyn Murphy
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2013-08-26
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620333864

Thoughtful designs. Simple shapes. Create unique fabric and garments you'll want to wear again and again. In this garment-weaver's handbook, author Marilyn Murphy offers guidance for weaving scarves, wraps, and more. She also provides advice for designing garments, cutting and sewing fabric, adding edgings and closures, and combining woven fabrics with other techniques. In addition, nine contributing designers share their working philosophies. Garment designs in Woven to Wear are influenced by a global melting pot of traditional folkloric costume and ethnic fabric, in which silhouettes are roomy, layered, and flowing, and the cloth takes center stage.

Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom

Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom
Author: Syne Mitchell
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 869
Release: 2015-11-14
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1603428518

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.

The Handweaver's Pattern Directory

The Handweaver's Pattern Directory
Author: Anne Dixon
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-10-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1596680407

A comprehensive introduction to the tools, equipment, fibers, and yarns used with four-shaft looms, this reference features patterns for 600 different weaves, including twill, zigzag, diamond, herringbone, and block. Color photographs and large-scale drawings allow weavers to closely examine the details, and the compact size and lay-flat binding is convenient for keeping near the loom. A handbook that is essential for all four-shaft weavers, this manual includes weaving basics, specialized projects organized by degree of difficulty, finishing techniques, resources, and a glossary of terms.

Pattern Weaving

Pattern Weaving
Author: Rabbit Goody
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0811748847

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

Weaver's Companion Ebook Pdf

Weaver's Companion Ebook Pdf
Author: Mailyn Murphy
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2011-11-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1596689625

All the basics of weaving are provided in this succinct handbook. Filled with definitions and illustrations, the book invites weavers to refer to it as they work.

The Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving

The Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving
Author: Rowena Hart
Publisher:
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Hand weaving
ISBN: 9780473084370

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.

The Big Book of Weaving

The Big Book of Weaving
Author: Laila Lundell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-08-12
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781570766862

The fascinating subject of handweaving is fully explored in this reference, which covers basic subjects such as warping a loom and making bobbins of weft, as well as more elaborate, highly decorative projects. Patterns are arranged by varying levels of difficulty and design so beginners and experienced weavers alike will discover new insights and concepts. Among the 40 step-by-step projects included in this volume are designs for baby blankets, shawls, table cloths, and linen hand towels.

Color and Texture in Weaving

Color and Texture in Weaving
Author: Margo Selby
Publisher: Interweave
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-01-31
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781596683723

Give woven textiles a contemporary twist with Color and Texture in Weaving! Learn to mix color and yarn types to create textiles that are rich with color and texture as well as refreshing and modern. Using either a simple four- or eight-shaft loom you can discover how to mix color and yarn types to maximize visual effects in your weaving. Beginner weavers will find helpful guidance for color warping and a plethora of expert weaving inspiration. And if you've already mastered the basic skills, you'll find Color and Texture in Weaving to be a dependable weaving resource with complex techniques and a wealth of inspiring patterns. There are hundreds of weaving patterns within for you to enjoy; each is illustrated with swatches of finished textiles, setup diagrams, lifting patterns, and fabric samples shown in large, full-color photos to highlight the detail. Providing you with everything from basic setup instructions to advanced weaving ideas, Color and Texture in Weaving offers contemporary, colorful, and creative possibilities for all weavers looking to refine their color and texture approaches to textiles.