Overview

This comprehensive guide to weaving big on your frame loom enables you to maximize your little loom to make large projects. Weave long warps up to 2 metres (6.5 feet) on a basic frame loom. Aimed at both the beginner and the more experienced weaver, Fiona Daly guides you through all you need to know from dressing the loom, how to weave, and extending the warp, to a variety of patterned weave structures and highly textured techniques. These include waffle weave; extra-weft floats and tassels; leno/gauze weave; as well as classic weave structures such as houndstooth; check, and log cabin. Including project patterns for eight contemporary, big projects for you and for your home, you can make an oversized scarf, a mesh shopping bag, a large wall hanging, a bath mat and textured cushions. Projects are designed using techniques explained in the book, incorporating beautiful, natural materials. Fiona stresses the use of sustainably sourced and native materials, including tips on how to find your local, sustainable yarn producers as well as repurposing existing yarns from second-hand garments and charity shops.

Full Product Details

Author:   Fiona Daly
Publisher:   Search Press Ltd
Imprint:   Search Press Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 27.00cm
Weight:   0.640kg
ISBN:  

9781800920378

ISBN 10:   1800920377
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   06 April 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Meet Fiona Introducing concepts of Slow Textiles, Sustainable Textiles Movement, and the Fibershed Movement. Chapter One: Your Material Choice Overview of sustainable textiles and the importance of yarn choice Textiles And The Environment The Origin Of Materials Sustainable Yarn Choices. Chapter Two: Techniques And Tutorials Introduction to the frame loom and instructions on how to make your own loom All About The Loom Techniques. Chapter Three: Projects For You: Oversized Scarf, Snood, Mesh Shopping Bag For Your Home: Bathroom Mat, Large Wall Hanging, Rectangular Cushion, Bolster Cushion. Index

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Maximize a little loom to make large projects and weave warps up to two metres long. Aimed at beginners and more experienced weavers, we're guided from dressing the loom to weaving patterned structures and highly textured techniques. * Machine Knitting Monthly *

Author Information

Fiona Daly is a multi-award winning textile designer, maker and hand weaver. Her practice is craft- and research-led, focusing on sustainable textiles, local wool production, use of rare sheep breed wools and weave design. Her work has featured in Väv magazine, and she has an ever growing following on social media. She is the author of Little Loom Weaving (2018). For more information visit: www.fionadalytextiles.com

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