Weaving on a little loom Techniques, patterns, and projects for beginners

Fiona Daly

Book - 2018

Learn to weave by hand. Enjoy many hours with a meditative and rewarding craft as Fiona Daly teaches you everything you need to know to start small frame loom weaving at home. From setting up to finishing techniques, these step-by-step tutorials guide you through the creation of five contemporary projects, all made with natural materials. You will also learn to create patterns, such as basket and bird's eye weaves, rib, twill, and herringbone. With clear illustrations and beautiful illustrative photographs, anyone can learn the art of weaving and step into the larger world of textile design.

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Published
New York : Princeton Architectural Press [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Fiona Daly (author)
Edition
First edition
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
144 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
ISBN
9781616897123
  • Welcome to weaving
  • Handweaving techniques
  • The projects.
Review by Booklist Review

Weaving can seem like a daunting technique to learn, but in this book textile artisan Daly takes the reader through the entire process from constructing a small loom through to the finished product: woven fabric, rug, or tapestry. The cardboard loom requires only a relatively small piece of sturdy cardboard, ruler, pencil, craft knife or scissors, glue, and an hour or two to construct. Though the illustrations use a frame loom, which is both sturdier and easier to see the work on than the cardboard loom, the concepts are the same. Short sections with large color photographs outline the basics of weaving: tools, types and sizes of yarn/fiber, how a frame loom operates, how to set up or dress the loom, a variety of basic weaving techniques, and how to edge or finish the woven piece. Instructions for five projects are also included: a wall hanging, a purse, a place mat, a cushion cover, and a tote bag. Charts accompany the written instructions. A solid introduction to small-scale loom weaving, this is a worthy addition to public-library collections.--Anne Heidemann Copyright 2018 Booklist

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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

"While weaving can be inherently complex and technical, it provides a fantastic framework for creative expression," writes Daly at the start of her gorgeous introduction to weaving. Daly, a textile designer in London, creates handwoven textiles using locally sourced yarn, and her expertise as a hand-weaver informs this encyclopedia of techniques. Her "welcome to weaving" includes history, instructions for choosing a loom, clear explanations of tools and materials, and a lesson on how a frame loom works. The greater part of this guide covers handweaving techniques: choosing the right shuttle, joining wefts, applying rug-making techniques, and edging (machine zigzagging, fringing, tessellating, and knotting). One drawback to Daly's instructions is that, although she includes a glossary in the back, she employs jargon ("sett," "shed") before defining the terms. The five projects-a wall hanging, purse, place mat, cushion cover, and looped bag-are all beautifully showcased in earthy tones complemented by the book's matte pages. Weaving, Daly explains, is not a "weekend project" but a commitment; her alluring book convinces readers it's worth the time and effort. (Sept.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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