Title:
Modern weaving : learn to weave with 25 bright and brilliant loom weaving projects / Laura Strutt.
ISBN:
9781782493624
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
London : CICO Books, 2016.
Physical Description:
128 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
General Note:
"The perfect guide to weaving for beginners--all the basic techniques are explained, and you can even learn how to make your own loom; a contemporary take on an ancient craft--be inspired by gorgeous color schemes with ideas for variations so you can match your décor; each project includes full-color charts and clear step-by-step instructions to help you on your way"--Page 4 of cover.
Includes index.
Contents:
Techniques -- Natural -- Fresh and modern -- Graphic and bright.
Summary:
Laura Strutt has designed 25 contemporary weavings in a range of stylish colorways, from bright neons to pastels, Navajo-inspired earth tones, monochrome, and neutrals, as well as suggesting alternate colors so you can match your makes to your home and your accessories to your mood. With a comprehensive techniques section that covers everything from how to make your own loom, warping (preparing) a loom, basics such as tabby weave, bubbling, Egyptian knots, Soumak weave, basket weave, and many more, you will develop the skills you need to make a wide range of exciting projects, such as a stunning gold and cream wall hanging with extra-long Rya knots, a pastel-colored hanging with ribbons and strips of lace to create a tactile texture, or a pretty phone cover with Aztec-inspired triangles<U+2014>the only difficult part is choosing what to make first!
OCLC Number:
ocn960882256
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