Weaving Made Easy: 18 Projects Using a Simple Loom
Weaving, one of the fastest ways to produce cloth, is thoroughly explained in this simple guide to the age-old craft. A perfect blend of ease and functionality, the small, portable rigid heddle loom can be used to easily produce loose, drape-friendly fabric as well as dense, sturdy material. Eighteen projects—for scarves, bags, belts, tops, and a bevy of household goodies such as pillows, rugs, and blankets—explore how to combine colors and create textured fabrics using a variety of...
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Weaving, one of the fastest ways to produce cloth, is thoroughly explained in this simple guide to the age-old craft. A perfect blend of ease and functionality, the small, portable rigid heddle loom can be used to easily produce loose, drape-friendly fabric as well as dense, sturdy material. Eighteen projects—for scarves, bags, belts, tops, and a bevy of household goodies such as pillows, rugs, and blankets—explore how to combine colors and create textured fabrics using a variety of techniques. Additional tips on adding crocheted edges, beaded fringe, and needle-felted flowers are also included. Blisstree.com Destined to become a classic reference book . . . Stellar!
\ Library JournalThe simple loom in question is the rigid heddle loom, which is much less complicated and cheaper than a multishaft loom and is the entry-level tool for many weavers. Though focusing primarily on her 17 projects, Gipson also includes the basics of rigid heddle loom use. (LJ 4/15/09)\ \ \ \ \ Detroit NewsEasy-to-follow step-by-step instructions . . . Most of the featured projects are designed with either earth or jeweltones, causing the woven stitches to pop from the pages of the book.\ \ \ Blisstree.comDestined to become a classic reference book . . . Stellar!\ \
