Crazyshot!-Creative Overshot Weaving on the Rigid Heddle Loom

Author: Myra Wood
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780980018271
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Elegant patterns on a Rigid Heddle Loom are easier than you can imagine! Crazyshot - creative overshot weaving - introduces anyone who uses a rigid heddle loom to a whole world of creative weaving. Using just one heddle and one pick-up stick, you'll explore color, design, and texture, taking your weaving to the next level. Complete step-by-step instructions are included for weaving all 14 designs in this book. Also provided are how-tos for the single heddle overshot technique, reading charts for the rigid heddle loom, and finishing techniques, along with lots of tips and tricks for successful and satisfying results. Complex patterning is easier than it looks with this simple charted technique. All you need are basic rigid heddle warping and weaving skills to start your next weaving adventure! With one heddle and one stick, Myra Wood explores the art of working with ground and pattern wefts in this creative approach to rigid-heddle weaving. Known for her for colorwork across many mediums, Myra beautifully illustrates that complex does not have to be complicated. --Liz Gipson, Author of A Weaver's Guide to Yarn and other books for rigid-heddle weaving and the host of the Yarnworker School

Crazyshot!

Author: Myra Wood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Looms
Languages : en
Pages : 49

Book Description
" creative overshot weaving - introduces anyone who uses a rigid heddle loom to a whole world of creative weaving. Using just one heddle and one pick-up stick, you’ll explore color, design, and texture, taking your weaving to the next level. Complete step-by-step instructions are included for weaving all 14 designs in this book. Also provided are how-tos for the single heddle overshot technique, reading charts for the rigid heddle loom, and finishing techniques, along with lots of tips and tricks for successful and satisfying results. Complex patterning is easier than it looks with this simple charted technique. All you need are basic rigid heddle warping and weaving skills to start your next weaving adventure!"--Cover, page 4.

Hands on Rigid Heddle Weaving

Author: Betty Linn Davenport
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0934026254
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 424

Book Description
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.

Textures and Patterns for the Rigid Heddle Loom

Author: Betty Linn Davenport
Publisher: Ruth Linn Davenport
ISBN: 9780615201061
Category : Hand weaving
Languages : en
Pages : 76

Book Description

The Weaver's Idea Book

Author: Jane Patrick
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620331675
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 568

Book Description
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 eBook opens new avenues for exploration on both the rigid-heddle and multishaft looms.

Hand-loom Weaving

Author: Mattie Phipps Todd
Publisher: Shorey Publications
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description

Color and Texture for the Rigid Heddle Loom

Author: Tamara Poff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998459011
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
In her 2nd book of lessons and wearable patterns for the rigid heddle loom, Tamara Poff takes you "beyond the rectangle" once again to get bigger and better results from your little loom. With 12 flattering designs for sizes small to 3x, skill levels range from easy to complex. You'll find multiple options to suit varied tastes and skill sets using 12"-24" looms. Although some patterns add knitted or crocheted embellishments, alternate instructions are given for non-needlecrafters. You'll explore detailed guidance on color theory and fiber selection, enhanced weave structures, specialized garment finishing options, and common roadblocks. For the adventurous, there are ideas to customize for your own designs. The author applies knowledge and empathy to the #1 question of new rigid heddle enthusiasts, "What can I weave with?" employing extensive photographs, charts, and illustrations.

The Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving

Author: Rowena Hart
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473084370
Category : Hand weaving
Languages : en
Pages : 75

Book Description
International weaving teacher, Rowena Hart, shows how you can create exiting, beautiful garments and crafts - all on the simple two shaft 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 colour 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, the world famous spinning wheel and weaving loom manufacturer. Also known as the Rigid Heddle, this loom is simple to use, light and compact. It will produce fabrics and tapestries to delight you - whether you are a novice or experienced weaver.

Easy Weaving with Supplemental Warps

Author: Deb Essen
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764364709
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
A revised and updated edition of the most popular and most-often-requested books on exploring weave structures that use supplemental warps. Contains eight new projects and a new weaving structure.

Woven Style for the 15" Rigid Heddle Loom

Author: Tamara Poff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998459004
Category : Hand weaving
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
This teaching pattern book breaks with tradition to show you how to create 12 stylish garments and accessories from the small rigid heddle loom.