Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom

Name: Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom
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Discover the Full Potential of the Rigid-Heddle Loom

By Syne Mitchell

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Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom by Syne Mitchell offers a comprehensive guide to rigid-heddle weaving, ideal for beginners and experienced crafters alike. The book covers selecting and setting up a loom, exploring diverse weave structures such as finger-manipulated laces, tapestry, and colour play with stripes and plaids. It progresses to complex designs and projects including pillows, curtains, bags, shawls, and jewellery. Techniques like warp-face patterning, weft-pile weaving, fine thread work, woven shibori, shadow weave, and working with wire and conductive thread are thoroughly explained with step-by-step illustrations to ensure success.
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This book is perfect for crafters interested in textile arts, ranging from beginners seeking a thorough introduction to rigid-heddle weaving to experienced weavers looking to expand their skills with innovative techniques and complex patterns.

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, how to set it up, and how to get started — to a wide variety of fun techniques that yield beautiful results.

The craft of weaving is more accessible and affordable than ever with the rigid-heddle loom. This essential handbook unlocks the little tabletop loom's full potential with step-by-step photographs, innovative techniques, and contemporary projects.

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Rigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn, 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 colour play with stripes, plaids, and multicolour yarns. Then move on to more complex designs and irresistible projects, from pillows and curtains to bags, shawls, and even jewellery.

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.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for its clarity and inspiring content, the book is described as a must-have handbook for rigid-heddle weavers. Cat Bordhi warns knitters they may find themselves converted to weaving. Betty Linn Davenport commends the excellent step-by-step photos, while Sarah Anderson shares the urge to start weaving immediately after reading. Peggy Osterkamp highlights its valuable information for all levels. Madelyn van der Hoogt calls it groundbreaking, especially for translating 4-shaft weaves to rigid-heddle looms. Jane Patrick finds it both inspirational and comprehensive, suitable for beginners and advanced weavers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781603429726

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 January 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Illustration: 570 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 942g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Syne Mitchell, author of Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom, teaches rigid-heddle weaving nationwide at conferences and private workshops. She is the host of the podcast, Weavecast, that features interviews with weavers and other artists from around the world.