Overview

From inspiration and project planning, to her signature hand-manipulated techniques, Lamb leads weavers through the steps of making exquisite bags using folk weaving techniques thatto evoke modern ideas in brilliant colors and textures. Woven Treasures begins with an overview of Lamb's recent bag series, followed by an introduction for the weaver to the process of imaging concepting and planning a woven piece, a technique section of 6 folk weaving tutorials, and project instructions for 8 hand-woven bags. The technique section discusses hand-manipulating weaving techniques with a multi-technique sampler that gives basic instructions for soumak, twining, cut pile, cardweaving, inkle weaving, and plain weave. The projects section explores these techniques in depth with projects using a rigid heddle loom that gain in complexity and opportunity for personalization. Sidebars sprinkled throughout the book include the history of folk weaving techniques, as well as Lamb's signature beaded and stitched embellishment designs. Woven Treasure's bag designs allow weavers an immediate sense of accomplishment, and the finished projects can be used and/or displayed as works of art. Lamb also encourages weavers to use their own imagery and ideas to make their own designs.

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From the moment you open this book it is a treasure trove. Learn the basics of heddle loom weaving and how to make seven beautiful bags. The design notebook includes a useful section on colour weaving. Great photographs, nice designs and good use of colour. Note for UK users, you'll need to find alternative yarns.-KarenPlatt.co.uk This is a beautifully presented book with all of Sara Lamb's usual skilful use of colour and pattern. The introduction tells how Sara, a complex weaver with over 30 years experience was drawn to using, and appreciating, the simple 'hands on' techniques of rigid heddle and tablet weaving. The inspiration of folk weaving strongly shows in her use of colour and complexity of pattern on a foundation of plain weave cloth. The book follows a basic instruction format, taking the reader through looms, tools and yarns. There are clear instructions for warping rigid heddle looms, both single and double, and for setting up for tablet weaving. The reader is taken step by step through weaving the cloth, finishing processes and the making up of a bag. The instructions for 'making cloth into bags' I found particularly helpful, with sections on lining, adding a gusset, leather edging, straps and fastenings. The book continues with various projects, each of which uses a different technique. There are tablet woven and dense warp-faced rigid heddle bands with pick-up patterns. The patterning techniques of twining, soumak and knotted cut-pile all add a rich texture to the designs. The last sections of this fascinating book are entitled Design notebook . The folk weave influence is most evident here, with links to South America, the Arab countries and Celtic traditions. The final pages show how to make each bag truly individual by the use of embellishment with buttons, beads, fringes and fetishes added to the design. For beginner weavers this book has excellent diagrams and explanations of basic techniques, and the colours and styles should inspire all, however experienced, who read it. Joan Dove, Grampian Guild-Journal for Weavers Spinners & Dyers

From the moment you open this book it is a treasure trove. Learn the basics of heddle loom weaving and how to make seven beautiful bags. The design notebook includes a useful section on colour weaving. Great photographs, nice designs and good use of colour. Note for UK users, you'll need to find alternative yarns.-KarenPlatt.co.uk

Author Information

Sara Lamb is a well-known fiber artist and a sought-after teacher in weaving, dyeing, and spinning. She has written extensively for Spin-Off and Handwoven magazines, and a contributor to Interweave books including Colorworks, Handspun Treasures from Old Peru, Homespun Handknit, All New Homespun Handknit, as well as several Interweave Design Collections. She lives in Grass Valley, California.

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