Download or read book Scandinavian Weaving written by Tina Ingell and published by A & C Black. This book was released on 2010 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical handbook on the Scandinavian weaving technique is filled with 45 projects suitable for a wide range of abilities. The projects range from table mats and scarves to rugs and shawls. Accompanying each project is at least one full colour photo of the finished work and a weaving grid to show how the patterns are made.
Download or read book Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave written by Tina Ignell and published by Trafalgar Square Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiling a rich selection of weaving projects from Vävmagasinet, a Scandinavian weaving magazine, this collection of 45 different furnishing textiles is perfect for a vast array of home needs. Each weaving project is guided by an expert designer, whose experience and imagination instill new excitement into the development of products such as colorful blankets, fanciful table runners, classic curtains, and embroidered hand towels. Filled with clear diagrams, detailed descriptions, finishing techniques, and rich illustrations, this essential guide also includes an index with the projects divided into categories according to the number of loom shafts and treadles.
Download or read book Krokbragd written by Debby Greenlaw and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-02 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weavers around the world have been searching for a book that explores the delightful motifs of the Scandinavian weaving technique known as krokbragd. Krokbragd: How to Design & Weave fills that niche and provides a comprehensive look at this beautiful weaving technique. In this book, Debby Greenlaw brings together the traditional aspects of krokbragd with a fresh, contemporary approach to creating stunning textiles. You will explore the structure and design of krokbragd for the floor, table, and rigid-heddle looms. In addition to traditional single krokbragd, exciting variations such as double point krokbragd and turned krokbragd are also covered. Each topic is supplemented with a project that allows the weaver to gain hands-on experience with the technique.Krokbragd: How to Design & Weave is filled with weaving tips, detailed illustrations, and step-by-step photography. Debby provides guidance on yarn and color selection, design, and finishing techniques to create and weave uniquely personal krokbragd pieces.Whether you're a weaver or a lover of Scandinavian textiles, you'll enjoy Krokbragd: How to Design and Weave. Add it to your library; you'll be delighted!
Download or read book Norwegian Pick Up Bandweaving written by Heather Torgenrud and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time in English, a complete book about Norwegian pick-up bandweaving--from its fascinating history to beautiful bands you can make yourself, with more than 100 pattern charts from bands in museum collections. Part 1 tells the story of how these bands were used in the rural communities of 18th and 19th century Norway, as stocking bands, swaddling bands, sending bands, and more. Part 2 looks closely at twenty bands brought to America by Norwegian immigrants, and what they tell us about traditional patterns, colors, and materials. Part 3 has clear and concise instructions for weaving pick-up on simple, traditional band heddles, and these instructions can also be adapted to other kinds of looms. Meticulously researched, easy-to-read, and profusely illustrated, this book is destined to become a classic in the field. It will interest not only weavers but anyone who appreciates textile arts, folk costumes, and Norwegian culture.
Download or read book Simple Weaves written by Birgitta Bengtsson Björk and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering project patterns that can be varied using different types of yarn, covers such techniques as plain weave and twill, monk's belt and honeycomb, rosepath, and crackle weave.
Download or read book Weaving Patterned Bands written by Susan J. Foulkes and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2018-07-28 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Narrow bands woven in colorful patterns are a centuries-old part of Baltic craft tradition. The double slotted heddle makes patterned band weaving quicker to learn and easier to do, and this is the first book that offers beginners instructions for using it. The craft doesn't involve bulky equipment--all you need can be stored in a shoe box! Learn how to weave these beautiful bands step by step, from the simple 5 pattern threads to the more complex 7 and 9 patterns. Color photographs illustrate the instructions for learning to weave. More than 140 patterns are included, along with principles for planning your own unique designs for contemporary uses such as straps, belts, bracelets, and even handfasting bands. The breathtaking range of colorful bands woven in Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Norway are explored and offer additional inspiration.
Download or read book Boundweave written by Clotilde Barrett and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Weave Structures the Swedish Way written by Ulla Getzmann and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Big Book of Weaving written by Laila Lundell and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating subject of handweaving is fully explored in this reference, which covers basic subjects such as warping a loom and making bobbins of weft, as well as more elaborate, highly decorative projects. Patterns are arranged by varying levels of difficulty and design so beginners and experienced weavers alike will discover new insights and concepts. Among the 40 step-by-step projects included in this volume are designs for baby blankets, shawls, table cloths, and linen hand towels.
Download or read book Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave written by Tina Ignell and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What could be more wonderful than surrounding yourself with gorgeous handwoven textiles? Weaving them yourself! Favorite Scandinavian Projects to Weave features 45 timeless designs specially chosen from the popular Scandinavian weaving magazine Vävmagasinet, and offers all the help and inspiration you need to create a delightful and unique focal point for any room in your home.Behind each one-of-a-kind pattern is an expert designer and weaver to guide you, providing straightforward, step-by-step instruction as well as how-to and troubleshooting tips. Editor Tina Ignell's superb selection of projects use materials that are easy to find and fun to use, and many can be woven on a loom with four shafts and four treadles. Each pattern is intentionally versatile: choose from a wide array of fabrics to suit your individual style; change the size and color of blankets, pillows, and rugs to complement a room's décor; or match the color of table linen to your favorite china. Every taste is certain to be satisfied, as you'll find curtains woven in classic patterns such as huckaback, while "M's" and "O's" are paired with modern panel curtains made with linen and paper. For the table, designs run the gamut from the basic to weavings where you can "let loose" on the loom, including a decorative runner "Flowerbed," "Linen with Little Secrets" containing gold hearts and silver stars, and a tablecloth in block damask with napkins to match. Plusthere are hand towels galore, generously sized and in fun patterns; pillows and throws to decorate sofas and beds; and even a comfy hammock to enjoy once the weaving is done. As an added bonus, Tina Ignell includes a special section on the care and handling of textiles, with guidelines and hints about featured fibers: linen, half-linen, cottolin, wool, paper, and piassava. With this book in hand and your own ideas, you are more than ready to create unique fabrics designed to last for generations.
Download or read book Learn Swedish Weaving Huck Embroidery written by Katherine Kennedy and published by Annie's. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with step-by-step photos, color stitch charts, and informative drawings, this book teaches a simple, straightforward needlework form that can be mastered and enjoyed by all ages: Swedish weaving, also known as Huck embroidery. It takes crafters through the techniques used to create projects from simple bookmarks to jar cozies, table runners, decorative towels, gift bags, and even an afghan. Once embroiderers get started with this fun technique, they won't want to stop. This wonderful traditional craft is experiencing a resurgence in popularity and is being used to make all kinds of beautiful projects to decorate the home or to give as gifts that will be treasured for a lifetime.
Download or read book Flemish Weaving written by Gertrud Ingers and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Woven Coverlets of Norway written by Katherine Larson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcases one of Norway's most beautiful and enduring folk arts.
Download or read book Inspiring Afghans for Swedish Weaving written by Katherine Kennedy and published by Annie's Attic. This book was released on 2018-12 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These eight beautiful Swedish Weaving afghan patterns by Katherine Kennedy are designed specially for Monk's Cloth. Stitching on Monk's Cloth is easy and makes the perfect fabric for creating cozy afghans, throws and baby blankets.
Download or read book Weaving Rag Rugs written by Tom Knisely and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every weaver weaves a rag rug--or two, or three. In this long-awaited book, well-known weaver and teacher Tom Knisely shares his knowledge and expertise in this collection of favorite rag rug patterns.
Download or read book Krokbragd Patterns written by Debby Greenlaw and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Debby Greenlaw creates a winning sequel to her popular book Krokbragd: How to Design & Weave. Her newest offering, Krokbragd Patterns, fills the void found when searching for published patterns and projects that feature this Scandinavian weaving technique.While Debby's first book explored the skills and techniques for weaving the krokbragd structure, Krokbragd Patterns focuses on a collection of individual motifs and borders, as well as full project designs. Comprehensive instruction for combining motifs, altering colors, and adding texture and embellishments further enhances traditional krokbragd projects. Keeping Debby's straightforward style, weaving tips, detailed illustrations, and step-by-step photography fill Krokbragd Patterns. An innovative approach to presenting the weaving draft and instructions allows you to complete any of the 3-shaft patterns, whether weaving on a floor, table, or rigid-heddle loom. Enlisting from around the world, 18 talented weavers contributed projects using Debby's designs. In addition to the book's drafts, instructions, photos, and suggested variations, these weavers bring their extraordinary insights and helpful advice for weaving the individual projects.The delightful designs and beautiful projects within Krokbragd Patterns provide bountiful weaving inspiration. Still, following Debby's tips for individualizing, the design possibilities become endless! Add Krokbragd Patterns to your library; you'll be thrilled!
Download or read book Alphabets for Swedish Weaving Huck Embroidery written by Katherine Kennedy and published by Annie's Wholesale. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adding names and dates to a Swedish weave or huck embroidery piece creates a unique one-of-a-kind item that is sure to be cherished for years to come. You will love personalizing your projects with this wonderful book filled with a wide variety of alphabet and numeral styles to choose from. Whether you are just beginning or have been stitching for years, you will find this book to be an invaluable resource for customizing your hand-stitched piece for yourself or to give as a gift. There are 11 unique and fun projects in this book plus numerous border patterns that can be used to embellish any number of pieces.
