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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Tom KniselyPublisher: Stackpole Books Imprint: Stackpole Books Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.481kg ISBN: 9780811770576ISBN 10: 0811770575 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 05 December 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"In this challenging manual, weaving instructor Knisely (Spinning 101) details how to transform old clothes, blankets, and other pieces of fabric into rugs. Knisely offers a detailed overview of looms and what to look for when purchasing one for weaving rugs, explaining that the shuttles need to be relatively big so they can ""hold large amounts of rags"" and that floor looms are strongly preferred over less sturdy portable looms. Weighing in on the best materials for threads, the author notes that half cotton, half polyester blends are durable and easy to work with, and that linen thread is strong but ""has little to no elasticity."" Each project involves tearing recycled fabric into strips, preparing thread on the loom, and then weaving the rug. Unfortunately, the complicated instructions mean this is easier said than done. Knisely falls short in his attempt to make attaching thread to the loom less ""overwhelming"";beginners will struggle to follow the confusing photos and wordy instructions on ""winding the warp"" and ""sleying the reed."" The designs themselves are inviting if straightforward, consisting largely of variations on diamond, stripe, and checkerboard motifs, but the omission of directions on how to follow a weaving chart feels like an oversight. This is best suited for experienced weavers. -- ""Publishers Weekly""" Author InformationTom Knisely teaches at the Red Stone Glen Fiber Arts Center in York Haven, Pennsylvania. He has taught weaving for more than 30 years--everything from beginners' classes to complex multi-harness weaving--and was named Teacher of the Year by Handwoven magazine. He is the author of the popular Weaving Rag Rugs, Huck Lace Weaving with Color and Weave Effects, Handwoven Table Linens, and Handwoven Baby Blankets. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |