Weaving category: 111 books
by Elsie Mochrie
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Originally published in 1927, this handy book contains masses of information for both the beginner and expert that is still practical and useful today, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject. Contents Include: Simple Weaving; A Simple Braid...
by Sara Lamb
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2013
Renowned fiber artist Sara Lamb gives weavers an inside look at her groundbreaking work in Woven Treasures. From inspiration and project planning, to her signature hand-manipulated techniques, Lamb leads weavers through the steps of making exquisite bags using folk weaving techniques that evoke modern...
Weaving Western Sakiori
A Modern Guide for Rag Weaving
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2018
Sakiori is an approach to rag weaving used by Japanese peasants to cope with the scarcity of new cloth for clothing and household textiles. In modern times, there is instead an overabundance of cloth filling up thrift stores and being discarded. Weavers can use this source of “rags” to make useful...
The Weaving Explorer
Ingenious Techniques, Accessible Tools & Creative Projects with Yarn, Paper, Wire & More
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2019
Weaving is a highly accessible craft — over, under is the basic technique — but the stumbling block for many would-be weavers has been the high cost of a commercial loom. The Weaving Explorer removes that barrier, inviting crafters and artists to try out an amazing range of techniques and creative...
Handwoven Table Linens
27 Fabulous Projects From a Master Weaver
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2017
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,...
Weaving Iridescence
Color Play for the Handweaver
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
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...
Finger Weaving Scarves & Wraps
18 Fun, Easy Projects Made without Loom, Needle or Hook
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2015
Do you want to make scarves and wraps but feel intimidated by knitting needles, looms, or crochet hooks--or are you just always interested in trying a new technique? Finger Weaving Scarves & Wraps will teach you to weave simple patterns from yarn using just your fingers and a few basic tools you...
Weaving Made Easy Revised and Updated
17 Projects Using a Rigid-Heddle Loom
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2014
Create beautiful cloth with just a simple loom.
This easy and accessible guide to weaving uses the simple rigid-heddle loom to create fabrics that are a perfect blend of fun and functionality. The rigid-heddle loom is small, portable, and affordable, making it the perfect starting point for...
Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands
Dreaming Patterns, Weaving Memories
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2015
A richly illustrated look at Andean weaving, which embodies the living history and culture of the Peruvian highlands, this guide extensively catalogs many of the intricate patterns found in traditional Peruvian textiles. Exploring the personal histories of the Quechua people who sustain this...
by Annie Firth
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2013
“Cane Work” is a classic guide to weaving baskets, offering the reader simple instructions on how to make a variety of baskets, ranging from the simple and practical to ornate and decorative. With easy-to-follow directions and helpful illustrations, this timeless guide is perfect for anyone with...
Labor and Laborers of the Loom
Mechanization and Handloom Weavers, 1780-1840
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Labor and Laborers of the Loom: Mechanization and Handloom Weavers 1780-1840 develops several themes important to understanding the social, cultural and economic implications of industrialization. The examination of these issues within a population of extra-factory workers distinguishes this study.
The...
Small Loom & Freeform Weaving: Five Ways to Weave
Five Ways to Weave
Language: English
Release Date: January 4, 2011
30 projects for home decor and fashion accents Yarn arts and felting are two of today's most popular crafts, and popularity for weaving, a natural extension of those crafts, is growing. Small hand-held looms and tabletop looms are now available at yarn shops and hobby/craft stores, and readers of...
Weaving for the Soul
Looms frames
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2016
Weaving for the Soul is a book designed for weavers all levels and an ideal choice for teachers of weaving. It will open the door to a whole new world full of ideas and creativity. The simplicity with which Viviana Valiente has written and illustrated this book makes it the perfect choice for anyone....
by F. J. Christopher
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2014
Frederick John Christopher wrote Hand-Loom Weaving with the intention of giving everyone and anyone a clear and precise insight in to the interesting and skilled art of weaving using a hand-loom, it contains instructions both useful to the complete novice as well as the experienced weaver. We are now republishing this early work by F. J. Christopher with a brand new introduction.