The weaving explorer : ingenious techniques, accessible tools & creative projects with yarn, paper, wire & more

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The weaving explorer : ingenious techniques, accessible tools & creative projects with yarn, paper, wire & more

Author:

Jarchow, Deborah, author.

Steege, Gwen, 1940- author.

Summary:

Weaving is a highly accessible craft — over, under is the basic technique — but the stumbling block for many would-be weavers has been the high cost of a commercial loom. The Weaving Explorer removes that barrier, inviting crafters and artists to try out an amazing range of techniques and creative projects that are achievable with a simple homemade loom, or no loom at all! Weavers Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege take inspiration from the world of folk weaving traditions, adding a contemporary spin by introducing an unexpected range of materials and home dec projects. From sturdy rag fabric grocery bags to freeform wire baskets, delicately woven thread bracelets to colorful woven rugs, crafters will delight in exploring the opportunities to make their own personal variations on these beautiful — and functional — creations.-- Amazon.com.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

It's a woven world -- Weaving on frames. Weaving in circles ; Pin-loom weaving ; Framed! ; Tapping into tapestry -- Weaving beyond the frame. Backstrap weaving ; Frameless weaving ; Free and easy ;Rock, paper, ribbon!

Physical Description:

310 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Subject Term:

Hand weaving.

Weaving.

Hand weaving -- Patterns.

Author(s):

Steege, Gwen, 1940-

Publisher:

Storey Publishing,

Publication Date:

2019

ISBN:

9781635860283

Publication Information:

North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2019]

Call Number:

746.14 JARCHOW

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Weaving is a highly accessible craft -- over, under is the basic technique -- but the stumbling block for many would-be weavers has been the high cost of a commercial loom. The Weaving Explorer removes that barrier, inviting crafters and artists to try out an amazing range of techniques and creative projects that are achievable with a simple homemade loom, or no loom at all! Weavers Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege take inspiration from the world of folk weaving traditions, adding a contemporary spin by introducing an unexpected range of materials and home dec projects. From sturdy rag fabric grocery bags to freeform wire baskets, delicately woven thread bracelets to colorful woven rugs, crafters will delight in exploring the opportunities to make their own personal variations on these beautiful -- and functional -- creations.

Author Notes

Deborah Jarchow is a full-time weaver and artist who teaches and lectures on fiber arts, creates and sells wearable art, and exhibits her work at galleries and museums across the U.S. Her commissioned pieces are held by churches as well as in many private collections. Since 2004, she has been an artist in residence, teacher, and weaver at Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Camarillo, California.

Gwen W. Steege has been weaving for nearly 35 years and has exhibited her work in western Massachusetts, where she lives. For many years she acquired and edited a line of craft books at Storey Publishing focused on spinning, dyeing, knitting, crochet, and weaving. In addition to editing fiber crafts books, she is the author of a number of knitting books, including The Knitter's Life List (Storey, 2011).

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Publisher's Weekly Review

Dedicated and newbie weavers will find their dream projects in this lushly photographed primer on using everything from yarn and paper to wire and more to create unique and creative projects. Jarchow, a debut author, and Steege (The Knitter's Life List), who has written or edited a wide range of craft books, view practically anything as a possible material in the weaver's hand, and the diversity of their project list reflects that open-mindedness, with products ranging from a parachute-cord bag to elegant tapestries made from worsted weight yarn. They provide easy-to-understand directions to create such projects as beaded necklaces and bracelets and paper baskets, and, for those interested in making their own loom, an explanation of how to assemble a simple frame one. However, the authors don't limit crafters to the loom, explaining how to make floor mats with a braiding tool known as a lucet, and how to weave "on, or with, some everyday materials: stones, paper, and ribbon." Instructions for calculating yarn requirements, tips for success in different mediums, a glossary of weaving terms, and a list of commonly used materials round out this robust guide. Ideal for hobbyists and artists alike, Jarchow and Steege's smart and beautiful volume will find its way to the keeper shelves of many craft aficionados. (Nov.)

It's A Woven World	p. 1
Part 1 Weaving On Frames	p. 5
Weaving in Circles	p. 7
God's Eye	p. 9
Delicate Dorset Buttons	p. 15
Crosswheel Ornaments	p. 21
16-Cord Kumihimo Braid	p. 25
What a Lot of Hoopla!	p. 29
Spotlight: Tammy Kanat	p. 38
Pin-Loom Weaving	p. 41
Color-Play Pillow	p. 43
Patchwork Pin-Loom Scarf	p. 49
Spotlight: Deb Essen	p. 52
Free-Form Pendants	p. 55
Framed!	p. 63
Biased Hemp Washcloth	p. 65
Woven Wristlets	p. 71
Pretty Plain-Weave Bracelet	p. 72
Beaded Gap Bracelet	p. 76
Twined Parachute-Cord Mat	p. 81
Carry-All	p. 89
Rag-Woven Stool Seat	p. 101
Spotlight: Marilyn Moore	p. 105
Branching Out	p. 107
Tapping Into Tapestry	p. 113
A Taste of Traditional Tapestry Techniques	p. 115
Beginning with Two Colors	p. 120
Getting in Shape	p. 122
Playing with Texture	p. 124
Going Free-Form!	p. 128
Spotlight: Rebecca Mezoff	p. 132
Spotlight: Michael Rohde	p. 134
Spotlight: Sarah Swett	p. 136
Spotlight: Rachel Hine	p. 138
Part 2 Weaving Beyond The Frame	p. 141
Backstrap Weaving	p. 143
Leno Scarf	p. 147
Card-Woven Bookmarks	p. 159
Spotlight: John Mullarkey	p. 166
Frameless Weaving	p. 169
Lucet-Braid Floor Mat	p. 171
Beaded Bracelet	p. 177
Spotlight: Stephen Willette	p. 179
Knotless Netting Bottles	p. 181
Bow-Loom Woven Belt	p. 187
Wire Necklaces	p. 193
Rainbow Necklace	p. 195
Choker Chain	p. 201
Freya Chain	p. 202
Free And Easy	p. 205
Small Treasure Bag with Twisted Draw Cord	p. 207
Free-Form Vessels	p. 213
Small and Simple	p. 214
Free-Form Filigree	p. 217
Thoughtful Threads Note Cards	p. 223
All in a Row	p. 226
Compact Parallels	p. 226
Crosses	p. 227
Stitched Project Bag	p. 229
Rock, Paper, Ribbon!	p. 235
Stone-Age Weaving: Paperweights	p. 237
Greetings!	p. 241
Spotlight: Helen Hiebert	p. 245
Hold It! Paper or Ribbon Baskets	p. 247
Brown Bag Basket	p. 248
Studded Brown Paper Basket	p. 251
Map Basket	p. 253
Ribbon Basket	p. 254
Danish Stars and Wreath	p. 257
Swedish Stars	p. 265
Scents of Summer: Lavender Wand	p. 271
Tumbling Blocks Triaxial Table Runner	p. 275
Acknowledgments	p. 284
Appendix	p. 285
How to Build a Simple Frame Loom	p. 285
How to Make a Heddle Cradle	p. 286
How to Make a Band Lock	p. 287
How to Measure a Warp	p. 288
Six Knots for Weavers	p. 291
Commonly Used Materials	p. 295
A Glossary Of Weaving Terms	p. 297
Metric Conversion Chart	p. 302
Spotlight Artists	p. 303
Index	p. 304

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