The Weaver's Idea Book

by Patrick, Jane

• ISBN13: 9781596681750
• ISBN10: 1596681756
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-08-17
• Publisher: Interweave Pr

Summary

New and experienced weavers alike are always on the lookout for new weave structure patterns. This book presents a wide variety of patterns for the simple rigid-heddle loom, accompanied by harness drafts for multishaft looms. The techniques include leno, Brook's 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 Bookbrings 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 at all levels 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, TheWeaver's Idea Bookopens new avenues for exploration on both the rigid-heddle and multishaft looms.

Author Biography

Jane Patrick is the former editor of Handwoven, and vice president of sales for Schacht Spindle Company in Boulder, CO. She is the author of Time to Weave (Interweave, 2006).

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Weaving Basics

Everything about plain weave

Introduction

Balanced weaves

Spaced warps

Felted fabrics

Stripes

Plaids

Textured yarns

Project: Felted scarf

Project: Sturdy tote

Exploring the finger-controlled weaves

Picked-up loops

Danish medallions

Brooks bouquet

Leno

Spanish Lace

Project: hanging

Project: table mat

The power of the pick-up stick

How to use a pick-up stick for weft floats

How to use a pick-up stick for wrap floats

How to use a pick-up stick for weft and warp floats

Pick-up patterns, including drafts

Project: Top with pattern trim

Project: Felted skirt with picked-up belt loops

Project: Honeycomb pillow pair

Warp- and weft-faced fabrics

Weft-faced weaves

Cut pile, the ghiordes knot

Picked-up loop pile

Weft-faced color-and-weave

Krokbragd

Meet and separate, Project: meet and separate coasters

Warp-faced weaves

Warp-emphasis fabrics

Warp-faced bands

Pick-up on warp-faced bands

Project: wide belt with string tie

Everything about two-heddle weaving

How to thread and use two heddles

Two-heddle patterns

Two-heddles and pick-up stick

Project: Apron with paper pile

Double weave

Glossary

Appendix

Bibliography

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