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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Spinning & weaving
For over one thousand years, velvet textiles were woven by hand
with great ingenuity and artistry. This book recounts a
transcontinental story of their development into one of the most
beautiful, luxurious, and economically important products of the
medieval and Renaissance periods, in constant demand at courts
throughout Europe and Asia. Velvet expert Landry offers a
consistent theory of the origin and spread of this weaving
technique and the technological innovations that accompanied it.
She draws from her lengthy personal expertise as a practicing
weaver and scholar, examining, analyzing, and engaging in the
techniques and technologies in order to excavate the intrinsic
ideas and knowledge embedded in the craft of velvet weaving. The
instructions feature techniques and equipment accessible to
ordinary handweavers and introduce ways to attain complex results
without complex equipment. This will be a valuable resource for
weavers, textile scholars, and curators for years to come.
A colorful guided tour from an expert, enabling weavers, textile
lovers, and art lovers to notice and appreciate what tapestries can
do and how they do it. This guide from expert tapestry weaver and
historian Sidore gives how-to strategies enabling weavers and
nonweavers to notice and appreciate the meaning of these artworks.
You'll discover much to enjoy in photos of more than 300 tapestries
from the 12th to the 21st centuries. Sidore enables you to think
about the weavings in ways you have never before considered as she
groups pieces that talk with each other-and that also converse with
the viewer. Enjoy learning basic elements of weaving to help you
become increasingly sophisticated in understanding what you're
seeing. Then, learn seven ways in which tapestries can call
attention to themselves as cloth. This eye-opening guide to seeing
explains the great range of materials and visual themes, the use of
trompe l'oeil, the importance of the direction in which the weaver
weaves, and more. After this learning experience, you'll bring
smarter eyes to your museum wandering, deeper enjoyment to your
collection and purchases, and surprising new skills and creativity
to your weaving of fibers . . . and of life.
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. This variety of
options means you can weave just the modules you need to make
projects from wall hangings to place mats, runners, baskets, and
more. Noreen teaches and explains each step of the techniques and
projects in full detail, with photos, so even if you have never
woven before, you'll easily be able to accomplish any project in
this book. 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. Start with the Tapestry
Sampler and then try your hand at personalized wall dolls,
colourful wall hangings, and decorative art pieces. All you need to
know for successful weaving on your potholder loom is in this
comprehensive book!
Almost all fabrics, whether woven or knitted, are produced from
spun thread. However, this thread or yarn, produced by the spinning
operation, either by a hand spinner using the simplest drop spindle
or spinning wheel, or spun on the latest automated spinning frame,
is rarely in a form suitable to be used immediately for producing a
fabric. A broad range of tasks must be undertaken before the actual
fabric production is reached. "Yarn Preparation" is concerned with
the preparation of yarns which have been spun from staple fibres,
and describes the post-spinning processes prior to fabric
manufacture, such as yarn doubling, winding and spinning. Covers
the operations to consider when producing a fabric by even the most
basic of techniques. The information on basic processes, machinery
and equipment should assist those people involved in the production
of fabrics by showing ways to improve the quality to the end
product. Includes a list of suppliers, sources of further
information and a reading list. This is a valuable book which fills
the need for a practical manual specifically about yarn
preparation. Much has been published about the main textile areas
of yarn manufacture and fabric production (both weaving and
knitting), because yarn preparation tends to be a series of link
operations, there have been very few books specifically directed to
this area of processing. The "Small-Scale Textiles" series aims to
present basic information about all aspects of small-scale textile
manufacture from raw rmaterials to finished products, and will be
of use to fieldworkers, development agencies, and those starting
small-scale manufacture or attempting to improve or extend
manufacture.
Weaving Textiles That Shape Themselves sounds like a contradiction
in terms, but this book sets out to show how textiles can do
precisely that: shape themselves. Weaving with high-twist yarns and
contrasting materials can create fabrics with lively textures and
elastic properties. Although these fabrics are flat on the loom,
they are transformed by washing - water releases the energy of the
different yarns and the fabrics 'organize themselves' into crinkled
or pleated textures.
The basic principles of spinning are described by the text and line
drawings, and are supplemented by descriptions of methods of
testing spun yarn quality; different types of small-scale spinning
machines; and how to plan (Published in the Small-scale Textiles
series).
This easy, accessible, and fun approach to basket making offers
instructions for 18 beautiful and useful baskets. Beginning with
simple basket designs and progressing to more-advanced techniques,
you build new skills with each project. Follow along from one to
the next, or jump ahead to the more advanced baskets to expand your
intermediate skills. The practical projects include a market
basket, square-to-round storage basket, spiral twill basket,
catch-all bathroom basket, cat-head bowl, and many others.
Instructions for adding embellishments, color, and shaping are
included to help new basketmakers turn a project into a personal
treasure. A chart for designing your own market baskets in six
different sizes is invaluable, and photos of work by today's top
basketmakers serve as inspiration. This book is the ideal guide for
anyone interested in learning to make handbuilt baskets.
Add Shadow Weave to your repertoire with Susan Kesler-Simpson's
easy-to-follow instructions. Susan's approach is to first break
down the structure of Shadow Weave so that any level weaver can
understand how alternating light and dark threads in both warp and
weft can present a dominant motif outlined with an identical
shadow. She walks you through how the structure builds and weaves,
and once you comprehend how the weave structure works, you will be
able to weave any of the 25 project patterns in the book. You will
also have the knowledge to transform other drafts to Shadow Weave,
or to design your own Shadow Weave pattern.
What better way to welcome that precious, tiny new person than with
a luxurious, handwoven blanket! These beautiful, colourful designs
will appeal to today's contemporary moms, as well as lovers of
traditional weaves. More than 30 snuggly cosy projects for baby.
Plain weaves and fancy weaves, for everyday or special occasions.
How to choose the best materials. Projects for both 4 harness and 8
harness looms.
Designed for modern makers looking for a book that will continue to
inspire them as their skill grows. Lindsey Campbell, the weaver
behind the popular blog and brand Hello Hydrangea, teaches more
than 30 techniques plus 17 stylish projects for beginners to
intermediate-level weavers. With 400+ detailed photos, Campbell
offers just the right blend of learning, encouragement, and great
weaving results. An easy tutorial helps you make your own loom that
can be used to complete each project. Learn basic terms and skills
for beginner weavers, such as warp and weft, and how to keep your
sides straight. Sections on intermediate techniques and concepts,
such as patterns and how to add embellishments, give you room to
grow your skills. Weave 17 projects meant to inspire ongoing
creativity, from simple practice tapestries to woven projects such
as a necklace and (yes) a chandelier.
Create ten animal designs using these fun and accessible string art
techniques! String art can be created by artists of all ages and
abilities with a minimum of fuss and materials. With the 100 nails,
three colors of string, and foam board included in this kit, you'll
be able to make an attractive fox design to hang on your wall by
following the step-by-step instructions. The project book also
shows how to make nine other animal designs using string art,
including a cat, dog, penguin, llama, and more. Tips on how to
create your own designs and wind various colors of string will
inspire you to continue your exploration of this accessible art
form.
Unplug yourself-and any children in your life-and enjoy the art of
weaving at the small-scale level with the fun, accessible potholder
loom. Familiar to many from their childhood, simple square
potholder looms hold stretchy fabric loops that are woven to create
practical gifts or handy trivets for your own kitchen. There are a
world of designs that you can create with your color and pattern
choices, and most potholders take less than an hour from loom to
done. Enjoy choosing from 140 patterns that can be woven on any
standard potholder loom or on the PRO loom, resulting in colorful,
practical works of art-and a joyful escape into creativity! Along
with the exciting patterns for two-color to eight-color squares, be
inspired by ideas for enjoying potholder weaving as a group
activity, or as a fundraiser for schools, clubs, and other
organizations.
Modern makers who have learned the basics of weaving can rejoice
with this next-steps guide from Lindsey Campbell, the weaver behind
the popular blog and brand Hello Hydrangea. Her trademark style,
which powers the popularity of her first book, Welcome to Weaving,
helps you take your creativity and your enthusiasm to the next
level of style. Learn ways to expand your weaving with 11
intermediate to advanced level techniques like draping, deflected
double weave, waffle weave, vertical soumak, and more. With 400+
detailed photos, Campbell offers just the right blend of learning,
encouragement, and great weaving results. An easy tutorial helps
you make your own loom that can be used to complete each project.
Weave 13 projects meant to inspire ongoing creativity, including
tapestries featuring more advanced methods as well as creations
like woven pillows, a vest, and a swoon-worthy rug.
Although less well known than its much-admired counterparts in Peru
and Bolivia, highland Ecuadorian weaving is an Andean tradition
that has relationships with these more southern areas. A world away
from the industrialized textile manufacturing of Euro-American
society, these handmade pieces reflect the history and artistry of
an ancient culture.
This comprehensive study, edited by Ann Pollard Rowe, is
unrivaled in its detail and includes not only descriptions of the
indigenous weaving and dyeing technology, but also an
interpretation of its historical significance, as well as hundreds
of photographs, drawings, and maps that inform the understanding of
the process.
The principal focus is on backstrap-loom weaving, a major
pre-Hispanic technology. Ecuadorian backstrap looms, which differ
in various ways from those found elsewhere in the Andes, have
previously only been treated in general terms. Here, the basic
operation of this style of loom is covered, as are a variety of
patterning techniques including warp-resist (ikat) dyeing, weaving
belts with twill, and supplementary- and complementary-warp
patterning. Spanish colonial treadle-loom weaving is also covered.
The weaving techniques are explained in detail, so the reader can
replicate them if desired.
Textiles have been an important art form among Andean peoples
from remote prehistory up to the present. A greater understanding
of their creation process can yield a more meaningful appreciation
of the art itself.
Master weaver Tom Knisely presents patterns and ideas to spruce up
your table with new weaves Tom Knisely, author of bestseller Rag
Rug Weaving and Handwoven Baby Blankets, has now turned his
attention to one of the most popular categories of weaving: table
linens. Placemats, runners, tablecloths, and napkins play a central
role in creating the look of a dining room or kitchen table, and
this book gives you the tools needed to realize your vision for
these special items. Tom has found inspiration from things as
varied as china patterns, a classic Spode Christmas tree, and
traditional weaving patterns such as Shadow Weave, Wheel of
Fortune, and Star of Bethlehem. For each pattern, he outlines the
materials you need, how to set up your loom, and the pattern to
weave. Add your own dash of inspiration if you choose different
colors, and make each piece your own. The 27 patterns include
simple weaves worked on 2- and 4-harness looms, as well as more
complex weaves requiring more harnesses. Because Tom is at heart a
teacher, he also chose each project with the thought that it should
add to your weaving repertoire in some way. The techniques you
learn as you work on the projects in this book are things that you
can adapt and use down the road in future weaving.
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