Download or read book Small Loom Freeform Weaving written by Barbara Matthiessen and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Small Loom and Freeform Weaving can even construct looms themselves using common household materials. Most looms can be constructed in a couple minutes and can be reused numerous times. This book will also show readers how to use their looms. Included are 30 projects, some of which can easily be completed in an evening or weekend. Readers will enjoy step-by-step, diagrammed instructions for personal items, such as iPod and cell phone holders, scarves, purses, and jewelry, and home decor projects, such as pillows, table runners, wall hangings, and book covers.
Download or read book Pin Loom Weaving written by Margaret Stump and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2014-06-15 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tiny palm-sized pin looms are making a comeback. Here is the perfect book to get started with this intriguing weaving technique. • 40 appealing projects for everyone • As portable as knitting--drop a tiny loom in your bag or keep one in your car • Tips and techniques for blankets, bags, and 3-D creations • Includes directions on how to build your own pin loom
Download or read book Weaving on a Little Loom written by Fiona Daly and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving on a Little Loom teaches readers everything they need to know to start small-frame loom weaving, an easy and inexpensive craft that can be done at home. From setting up the loom to finishing a project, this book covers both basic and more advanced techniques, with an introduction to creating patterns such as basket and bird's eye weaves, rib, twill, and herringbone. With clear instruction and beautiful illustrative photographs, step-by-step tutorials guide you through designing and creating five contemporary woven projects—including table placemats, wall hangings, and a tote bag—all made with natural, environmentally friendly materials.
Download or read book Frame loom Weaving written by Jane Redman and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1976 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Weaving with Knitting Yarn written by Rebecca L. Smith and published by . This book was released on 2009-01 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving with Knitting Yarn is written for fiber enthusiasts who like finding new ways to use beautiful yarns. The book presents weaving lessons that include basic weft-faced weaving, weaving geometric designs, and freeform weaving. Each lesson is accompanied by several projects. The projects can be woven on any loom including small frame looms. Author Rebecca L. Smith is an accomplished tapestry weaver the the creator of the Loom in a Tube line of products, including portable looms, books and kits. For more information, visit www.loominatube.com.
Download or read book Innovative Weaving on the Frame Loom written by Noreen Crone-Findlay and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Open the door to the possibilities of what you can weave on your frame loom! A comprehensive guide to the frame loom, this book introduces the weaver to the basics of frame loom weaving and also more advanced techniques. Learn how to weave tapestries for wall hangings or handbags, lace for scarves and market bags, geometric shapes for alpacas and dolls, modules to sew together to make larger items, and so much more. Patterns for various weaves such as houndstooth and checkerboard are included, as well as instructions on how to adapt other weaves to the frame loom. Photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions are given for all techniques and 20 unique projects from home decor items to pouches and bags, scarves and other wearables, stuffed toys, bookmarks, and more. Looms used in the book are 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch sizes, but the instructions are adaptable to any size loom. Once you know the basics, you can use your woven modules to create whatever you imagine!
Download or read book Crocheting Adventures with Hyperbolic Planes written by Daina Taimina and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-02-19 with total page 865 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner, Euler Book Prize, awarded by the Mathematical Association of America. With over 200 full color photographs, this non-traditional, tactile introduction to non-Euclidean geometries also covers early development of geometry and connections between geometry, art, nature, and sciences. For the crafter or would-be crafter, there are detailed instructions for how to crochet various geometric models and how to use them in explorations. New to the 2nd Edition; Daina Taimina discusses her own adventures with the hyperbolic planes as well as the experiences of some of her readers. Includes recent applications of hyperbolic geometry such as medicine, architecture, fashion & quantum computing.
Download or read book Weaving Made Easy written by Liz Gipson and published by F+W Media, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The weaving expert and author of Handwoven Home crafts a beginner’s guide that’s “destined to become a classic reference book . . . stellar!” (Blisstree.com). Weaving Made Easy is the beginning weavers’ ultimate guide to making fun, simple, and functional weaving projects from start to finish. It features seventeen simple projects made on the rigid heddle loom, a small, portable, and affordable weaving loom. Weaving Made Easy includes: A step-by-step guide on getting started weaving; weaving vocab 101, tools and materials explained, the basics of warp and weft, and how to start weaving Clear instructions for how to make various practical fabrics, from drapey to sturdy scarves and bags to belts, placemats, rugs, and more Tips and techniques for color, design, construction, and embellishment in weaving are also included. With clear, concise step-by-step photographs and instructions, this is the ideal book for beginning weavers. “Most of the featured projects are designed with either earth or jewel tones, causing the woven stitches to pop from the pages of the book.” —Detroit News “Gipson focuses on inexpensive, easy-to-use rigid heddle looms in this much-needed addition, including an extensive overview of weaving basics and a collection of accessible, attractive patterns.” —Library Journal
Download or read book Woven Shibori written by Catharine Ellis and published by Interweave Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Includes information on working with natural dyes!"--Cover.
Download or read book The Weaving Explorer written by Deborah Jarchow and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 projects that are achievable with a simple homemade loom, or no loom at all! Weavers Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege take inspiration from the world of folk weaving traditions, adding a contemporary spin by introducing an unexpected range of materials and home dec projects. From sturdy rag fabric grocery bags to freeform wire baskets, delicately woven thread bracelets to colorful woven rugs, crafters will delight in exploring the opportunities to make their own personal variations on these beautiful — and functional — creations.
Download or read book Small Loom Weaving written by Ichi.co, and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small Loom Weaving is a friendly introduction to the joys of making your own handwoven goods. Illustrated lessons introduce you to the fundamentals of the loom, materials, tools, color changes, introducing texture, finishing, and more. This useful guide also shows you how to make chic, boho items ranging from coasters and placemats to scarves and small wall hangings. In this book, textile designer and expert weaver Ichi.co proves that creating beautiful textures and patterns on a loom is easier than you may think, and weaving your own pieces is an immensely rewarding experience. This book shows you how to make over 25 projects, including: Easy coasters in a variety of colors, textures, and patterns, including variegated stripes Planter covers that dress up any basic pot Attractive little purses for your phone, money, or business cards Lovely fringed scarves--both monochrome and patterned Small wall hangings and multi-purpose mats in motifs from whimsical to classic The simple projects in this book help you master the essentials while creating something useful and beautiful, and the diagrams show you how easy it can be to plan designs of your own.
Download or read book My Little Loom Companion written by Lucy Jennings and published by . This book was released on 2019-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to weave the basics in this little portable book. Basic tapestry techniques are introduced for the beginner weaver.
Download or read book Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom written by Syne Mitchell and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-11-14 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn, is 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 color play with stripes, plaids, and multicolor yarns. Then move on to more complex designs and irresistible projects, from pillows and curtains to bags, shawls, and even jewelry. 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.
Download or read book Wild Bread written by Lisa Rayner and published by Lifeweaver. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handwoven Home written by Liz Gipson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-06-08 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's No Place Like a Handwoven Home! Hand towels, table runners, placemats, throws--weaving is perfectly suited to creating and customizing just about any textile for your home. In Handwoven Home, weaving expert Liz Gipson explains the tools and techniques you'll need to weave personalized home textiles on a rigid-heddle loom--the most popular loom on the market today. From choosing the right yarn for your project to achieving your desired cloth type and drape, this book covers all the basics. And the 20+ projects are perfectly suited to the rigid-heddle loom, each starting with a simple square or rectangle and involving little sewing, shaping or loom waste. You'll even learn how to make multiple towels at the same time, create a sturdy rug of wide fabric, and finish your projects with a polished, professional look. Whether you're making textiles for yourself or as a gift, inside you'll find everything you need to create a woven personal touch for any room.
Download or read book Woolbuddies written by Jackie Huang and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “There are many felting books that focus on creating small animal toys, but few contain projects with as much verve as those in this book.” —Library Journal You can see how cute these woolbuddies are. You’re not going to believe how easy it is to make them! Tired of searching for special toys that weren’t mass-produced, former Lucasfilm animator Jackie Huang created the beloved Woolbuddy, a collection of all-natural stuffed animals that reflect his unique imaginative vision. He went on to capture fans at craft fairs, Comic-Con, and specialty boutiques. Now Huang teaches you how, using just some wool and a needle, you can make a wide-eyed owl, a toothy shark, a fuzzy sheep, a towering giraffe, and many more simple yet sensational projects. With step-by-step instructions and helpful how-to photographs, crafters can create clutchable keepsakes to be instantly enjoyed and forever cherished.
Download or read book Saori written by Misao Jō and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
