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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Spinning & weaving
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.
Put aside those preconceptions of dusty, medieval tapestries
hanging on castle walls! Tapestry weaving has a whole new look, and
fiber enthusiasts of all levels are eager to try their hand at
creating images with yarn. Rebecca Mezoff, a renowned teacher of
contemporary tapestry weaving, shares her techniques in this
in-depth guide to every aspect of the process, from developing a
color palette to selecting yarn, warping the loom, and weaving the
image. Crafters can choose from inexpensive tabletop and hand-held
looms to larger floor looms. Detailed step-by-step photos and
inspiring examples from a range of weaver-artists make this a
one-stop resource for tapestry weaving how-to.
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.
The Chiapas Highlands comprise a remote and relatively unknown area
of Mexico that possesses among the most interesting, varied, and
masterful textile traditions in the world. Separated by extreme
terrain and distinct climates, villages in this region have
developed weaving techniques and styles of dress that have
persisted for centuries. In this richly illustrated, bilingual
book, readers will visit 20 villages, learn their history and
folklore, get an insider's look at their festivals, traditions, and
daily lives, and revel in their stunning handwoven cloth. Ritual
transvestites, Virgin statues draped with native blouses, village
officials wearing tunics designed to look like howler monkey fur,
men and women alike in elaborately floral shawls and ponchos-these
are just a few of the unforgettable images captured in this book.
Iridescent fabric shimmers and glows, changing colors depending on
how the light hits it. Different colors appear in the folds and
pleats, adding surprising layers of color to fabric. To the
uninformed it appears magical and difficult, but the truth is that
weaving iridescent fabric is accessible to any handweaver who knows
the tricks. Bobbie Irwin has been teaching the techniques for
weaving iridescence in person and through articles for more than
ten years. In this book, she delivers her most comprehensive course
yet, covering the details from how to evaluate and choose yarn to
achieve your desired effect to the ways weave structure affects
iridescence to the best uses for your iridescent fabric. Hands-on
project instructions will have you exploring what you've learned
right away. If you have been looking to add some shimmer to your
weaving, this is the only book you will ever need!
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.
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