The Weaver's Idea Book
- Description
The Weaver's Idea Book: Creative Cloth on a Rigid Heddle Loom
by Jane Patrick Creative Director of Schacht Spindle Company
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.
Includes 10 engaging projects.