The 9 best weaving books rigid heddle for 2019
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Best weaving books rigid heddle
1. Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom: Discover the Full Potential of the Rigid-Heddle Loom, for Beginners and Beyond
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2. The Weaver's Idea Book: Creative Cloth on a Rigid Heddle Loom
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New and experienced weavers alike are always on the lookout for new weave-structure patterns. The Weaver's Idea Book presents a wide variety of patterns for the simple rigid-heddle loom, accompanied by harness drafts for multishaft looms. The techniques include leno, Brooks bouquet, soumak, and embroidery on fabric. Each chapter contains weaving patterns along with swatches illustrating the techniques, accompanied by step-by-step photography.
The book is arranged by structure or type of weave, from variations on plain weave to doubleweave. With traditional patterns from around the world, bands, and fabrics woven on two double heddles, The Weaver's Idea Book brings together a variety of ways to create exquisite cloth. Weaving tips and tricks help weavers at all levels achieve their textile dreams. In addition to pattern drafts, Jane offers project ideas that guide the reader through creating functional woven projects, from wearables to home decor.
Weaving, especially on rigid-heddle looms, is enjoying a resurgence, and contemporary weavers are in need of a book to bridge the divide between basic books and complex text designed for advanced weavers with sophisticated tools. Celebrating the immense potential for creativity possible with the simplest of tools, The Weaver's Idea Book opens new avenues for exploration on both the rigid-heddle and multishaft looms.
3. Hands on Rigid Heddle Weaving (Hands on S)
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With instructions for how to make wonderful projects and plain-weave variations, this user-friendly guide covers choosing, setting up, and weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Both beginners and experienced weavers will value its thriftiness and versatility.
4. The Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving
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International weaving teacher, Rowena Hart, shows you how you can create exciting, beautiful garments and crafts - all on the simple two harness loom. In the book she guides you step-by-step through the many techniques, showing just how easy it is to make your woven creations come alive through color and texture.Be inspired by Rowena, who has worked with weavers from many cultures in her role as Education and Marketing Manager of Ashford Handicrafts Ltd.5. Handwoven Home: Weaving Techniques, Tips, and Projects for the Rigid-Heddle Loom
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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.
6. Textures and Patterns for the Rigid Heddle Loom
7. Woven Style for the 15" Rigid Heddle Loom: Go Beyond the Rectangle Combining Knitting, Sewing or Crochet
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Go beyond the rectangle to new frontiers with your portable rigid heddle loom. 12 Stylish designs draw upon basic knitting, sewing and/or crochet for drape and fit. You'll find innovative twists on traditional methods for beginner to experienced level weavers. If you can warp a rigid heddle loom, you are ready for this next step. Create wearable treasures with simple tools: from accessories, tops, vests, and wraps to the elegant kimono. There's a design here for every body type in a broad range of sizes.8. Rigid Heddle Weaving
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New and innovative techniques on an easy-to-use loom. Dust jacket notes: "From tabby to double-weave, here is the first truly comprehensive book on weaving with a rigid heddle - it proves the loom is versatile and capable of producing a rich variety of exciting effects. The beginner will find the book a thorough guide to the basics of weaving on a simple, inexpensive loom; the more advanced weaver will increase his knowledge of the loom's possibilities. The book begins with an explanation of the various types of rigid heddle loom, how to make them, and instructions for warping and setting up. Next the reader makes a sampler of weaves. Clear, step-by-step illustrations include plain weave, flossa, loop flossa, rya, soumack, tapestry, weft twining, chaining, leno lace, and various brocade stitches. The next section of the book contains step-by-step projects for the reader to do, demonstrating textural effects in plain weave: a loom or tote bag, a leno bag, a table mat, and a stole. Other chapters are devoted to supplementary warp patterning, double-cloth weave, weaving with a wide rigid heddle and a vertical frame, and double-weave on a vertical frame, including tubular weave, interweaving, and stuffed forms. The last chapter concentrates on sources of design inspiration and development of the weaver's own style. With over 350 black and white pictures and diagrams, and a thorough glossary, suppliers list, and bibliography, this book is an essential handbook for teachers, students, and weavers...."9. Woven Scarves: 26 Inspired Designs for the Rigid Heddle Loom
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Explore and practice weaving techniques for fabulous scarves!
Woven Scarves offers a collection of twenty-six scarves and variations that range in difficulty from advanced beginner to very complex. In highly approachable ways, authors Jane Patrick and Stephanie Flynn Sokolov introduce new weavers to a broad sampling of weaving techniques, exploring various ways of creating cloth on a rigid heddle loom. Weavers learn how to create lovely scarves that are creative, classic, and fun to make and wear. Using various weave structures, color, yarn combinations, and techniques such as felting and embellishment, the authors take you through the basics to a jumping-off point for personal exploration and creation.
Woven Scarves will support new weavers in their desire for appropriate patterns and better skills as well as a deeper understanding of fibers, types of weave techniques, and all the varieties of fabrics that are possibleeven to beginners.
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