On the loom : a modern weaver's guide

On the loom A modern weaver's guide

Maryanne Moodie

Book - 2016

"In On the Loom, Maryanne Moodie brings the ancient art of weaving to the modern day in a comprehensive guide packed with step-by-step tutorials and beautiful photography. Learn the basics of this simple and beautiful craft with valuable information on basic stitches, tools needed, and even how to make your own looms. Split by loom type--circular, rectangular, and even found objects--24 lush, bohemian, and uniquely modern projects for the home and to wear draw deeply on the nostalgic quality of vintage textiles. In addition to the how-to, this is the ultimate resource for finding your own creativity and style through this medium, from learning which materials to use for different effects to discovering how to use color to create vintag...e-inspired projects with a modern twist."-- Amazon.com.

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Subjects
Hand weaving.
Looms.
Published
New York, NY : Abrams 2016.
Language
English
Main Author
Maryanne Moodie (author)
Other Authors
Alexandra Grablewski (photographer)
Physical Description
137 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781419722370
  • Tools and supplies
  • Choosing your fibers
  • Weaving basics
  • Color design and harmony
  • Rectangular looms
  • Circular looms
  • Non-traditional looms.
Review by Library Journal Review

In her first book, textile artist Moodie introduces the basics of weaving to demonstrate the numerous ways weaving can be used to embellish and decorate the home. She begins with a tutorial for warping and weaving on a rectangular frame loom, followed by ideas for incorporating weaving into premade objects, such as bicycle baskets and lampshades. There's lots of rya-knot fringe and tassels and a boho 1970s vibe with a contemporary color palette. The photos have the Pinterest-ready style familiar to readers of high-end design blogs. Uncomfortably, Moodie appropriates Native American tradition via a teepee and a dream catcher, treating these items as exotic accessories for the hipster home without providing any cultural context. VERDICT The information is useful, and Moodie takes weaving in interesting directions, but the projects are hit or miss. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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