Reviews"Gipson focuses on inexpensive, easy-to-use rigid heddle looms in this much-needed addition, including an extensive overview of weaving basics and a collection of accessible, attractive patterns." — Library Journal "Destined to become a classic reference book...Stellar!" — Blisstree.com "Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions...Most of the featured projects are designed with either earth or jeweltones, causing the woven stitches to pop from the pages of the book." — Detroit News, "Gipson focuses on inexpensive, easy-to-use rigid heddle looms in this much-needed addition, including an extensive overview of weaving basics and a collection of accessible, attractive patterns." -Library Journal, "Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions . . . Most of the featured projects are designed with either earth or jeweltones, causing the woven stitches to pop from the pages of the book." -Detroit News, "Gipson focuses on inexpensive, easy-to-use rigid heddle looms in this much-needed addition, including an extensive overview of weaving basics and a collection of accessible, attractive patterns." -- Library Journal "Destined to become a classic reference book...Stellar!" -- Blisstree.com "Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions...Most of the featured projects are designed with either earth or jeweltones, causing the woven stitches to pop from the pages of the book." -- Detroit News, "Gipson focuses on inexpensive, easy-to-use rigid heddle looms in this much-needed addition, including an extensive overview of weaving basics and a collection of accessible, attractive patterns." - Library Journal "Destined to become a classic reference book...Stellar!" - Blisstree.com "Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions... Most of the featured projects are designed with either earth or jeweltones, causing the woven stitches to pop from the pages of the book." - Detroit News
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal746.1/4041
SynopsisWeaving Made Easy is the beginning weavers' ultimate guide to making fun, simple, and functional weaving projects from start to finish. It features seventeen simple projects made on the rigid heddle loom, a small, portable, and affordable weaving loom., Weaving, one of the fastest ways to produce cloth, is thoroughly explained in this simple guide to the age-old craft. A perfect blend of ease and functionality, the small, portable rigid heddle loom can be used to easily produce loose, drape-friendly fabric as well as dense, sturdy material. Eighteen projects - for scarves, bags, belts, tops, and a bevy of household goodies such as pillows, rugs, and blankets - explore how to combine colors and create textured fabrics using a variety of techniques. Additional tips on adding crocheted edges, beaded fringe, and needle-felted flowers are also included., Weaving Made Easy is the beginning weavers' ultimate guide to making fun, simple, and functional weaving projects from start to finish. It features seventeen simple projects made on the rigid heddle loom, a small, portable, and affordable weaving loom.Weaving Made Easy includes: A step-by-step guide on getting started weaving; weaving vocab 101, tools and materials explained, the basics of warp and weft, and how to start weaving Clear instructions for how to make various practical fabrics, from drapy to sturdy scarves and bags to belts, placemats, rugs, and more.Weaving Made Easy includes an abundance of tips and techniques for color, design, construction, and embellishment in weaving. With clear, concise step-by-step photographs and instructions, this is the ideal book for beginning weavers.