The weaving expert and author of Handwoven Home crafts a beginner's guide that's "destined to become a classic reference book . . . stellar!" (Blisstree.com).
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 weavingClear instructions for how to make various practical fabrics, from drapey to sturdy scarves and bags to belts, placemats, rugs, and more
Tips and techniques for color, design, construction, and embellishment in weaving are also included. With clear, concise step-by-step photographs and instructions, this is the ideal book for beginning weavers.
"Most of the featured projects are designed with either earth or jewel tones, 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