Handwoven Table Linens

Author: Tom Knisely
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0811765423
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
Master weaver Tom Knisely presents patterns and ideas to spruce up your table with new weaves Tom Knisely, author of bestseller Rag Rug Weaving and Handwoven Baby Blankets, has now turned his attention to one of the most popular categories of weaving: table linens. Placemats, runners, tablecloths, and napkins play a central role in creating the look of a dining room or kitchen table, and this book gives you the tools needed to realize your vision for these special items. Tom has found inspiration from things as varied as china patterns, a classic Spode Christmas tree, and traditional weaving patterns such as Shadow Weave, Wheel of Fortune, and Star of Bethlehem. For each pattern, he outlines the materials you need, how to set up your loom, and the pattern to weave. Add your own dash of inspiration if you choose different colors, and make each piece your own. The 27 patterns include simple weaves worked on 2- and 4-harness looms, as well as more complex weaves requiring more harnesses. Because Tom is at heart a teacher, he also chose each project with the thought that it should add to your weaving repertoire in some way. The techniques you learn as you work on the projects in this book are things that you can adapt and use down the road in future weaving.

Handwoven Table Linens

Author: T. O. M. KNISELY
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780811716178
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Handwoven Baby Blankets

Author: Tom Knisely
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811762793
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description
What better way to welcome that precious, tiny new person than with a luxurious, handwoven blanket! These beautiful, colorful designs will appeal to today's contemporary moms, as well as lovers of traditional weaves.

Weaving Rag Rugs

Author: Tom Knisely
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811758672
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
Every weaver weaves a rag rug--or two, or three. In this long-awaited book, well-known weaver and teacher Tom Knisely shares his knowledge and expertise in this collection of favorite rag rug patterns.

Heirloom Table Linens

Author: Interweave Press
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hand weaving
Languages : en
Pages : 23

Book Description

Huck Lace

Author: Madelyn Van der Hoogt
Publisher: XRX Books
ISBN: 9781893762015
Category : Hand weaving
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Huck Lace

Spinning 101

Author: Tom Knisely
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0811769070
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
Welcome to Tom’s beginner spinning class! Come on in and he will teach you everything you need to know to turn raw wool into your first hand spun yarn. Tom has been teaching introductory spinning for over 30 years, and in this book, he shares all of this knowledge in his easy-to-understand manner, illustrated with photographs to guide you through each of the steps. From how to choose a spinning wheel and how to set it up and keep it running smoothly; to how to select and prepare your fiber; how to spin your first yarn, and the various options for how to do so; to plying and finishing—Tom explains it all in simple terms and with helpful visuals. Because Tom has taught so many classes of spinners, he knows all the common pitfalls and addresses them with his troubleshooting tips. At its essence, yarn is fiber with twist added to keep it together, and Tom keeps the whole process as simple as that. You will soon be whirring away, spinning yards and yards of glorious yarn!

Huck Lace Weaving Patterns with Color and Weave Effects

Author: Tom Knisely
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 081176687X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
Join expert weaver and teacher Tom Knisely in his exploration of Huck Lace! "Lace Weaves" are best described as loom controlled warp and weft floats on a Plain Weave ground fabric. The term "Color and Weave Effects" refers to a careful arrangement of light and dark colored threads in the warp and weft that weave into beautiful patterns. Log Cabin is probably the best known color and weave pattern. Combining Huck with Color and Weave orders opened the door to astonishing pattern possibilities. He then came up with four color arrangements: Light and Dark, Complimentary Colors, Monochromatic, and Triadic colors. With 144 patterns and four color themes for each pattern, that's 576 patterns. Each pattern includes the full draft and a woven sample for reference. Tom also includes full details for five projects that are perfect for weaving Huck: dish towels, mug rugs, baby blanket, and two scarves. Huck Lace Weaving Patterns with Color and Weave Effects is an essential resource that you will turn to for inspiration and guidance again and again.

Charlie Needs a Cloak

Author:
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780812428667
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A shepherd shears his sheep, spins the wool, weaves and dyes the yarn, and makes beautiful red cloak.

A Book of Patterns for Hand-Weaving; Designs from the John Landes Drawings in the Pennsylvnia Museum

Author: Mary Meigs Atwater
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447481976
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
This vintage book contains an extensive collection of patterns for hand-weaving, including designs from the John Landes Drawings in the Pennsylvania Museum, with drafts and notes by Mary Meigs Atwater. This catalogue of patterns will be of considerable utility to those with a keen interest in hand-weaving, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Mary Meigs Atwater was an extremely important figure in the revitalisation of hand-weaving in the early twentieth century, and is often described as the ‘Dean of American Hand-Weaving'. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.