Beschreibung:
Back cover copy from previous hardcover edition-
Creating handwoven textiles for the home is a time-honored tradition and one any crafter can enjoy. If you wish to truly tailor your home décor, let this book lead the way.
It features:
45 unique projects developed and tested by professional weavers
Step-by-step instructions, charts, illustrations, and color photos
Most projects use 4 or 8 shafts, some are plain weaves
Work with linen, half-linen, cottolin, wool, paper, and piassava
Versatile ideas for pillows, throws, rugs, curtains, table linens, and more
A special section on textile care and handling
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Colorful Throw - Reverse Twill 9
Summer Blanket 11
Corduroy "Fleece" Rug 14
Hammock and Rug from One Warp 20
Roses in Blocks 22
Block Rya with Patterned Background 25
Diamond Twill Upholstery Fabric 26
Soft Flat Weave Cushions 28
Straw Table Mat 30
Stina's Overshot 35
"Red Monk" Rep Weave Mat 37
Red and White Rep Weave Runner 40
Hot Pot Piassava 43
Rooted in Folk Art 44
M's and O's Curtains 46
Embroidered Roses 49
Pillows with Blocks and Stripes 51
"Arvika" Rep Mat 53
Linen Summer Hand Towels 56
"Lime" Hand Towel 61
Black and White Hand Towels with Color Effects 62
Star Hand Towel 65
"Little Heart" Hand Towel 66
Waffle Weave Linen Hand Towel 68
Square Hand Towels with Hanging Loops at the Center 71
Striped Hand Towels 73
Striped Throw with Inlay Blocks 76
Luxurious Mohair Throw 80
Linen Summer Pillow 83
Warm Blanket - Warm Colors 85
Huckaback Curtain 88
Huckaback Roll Curtain 92
Heart Blanket with Loop Patterning 94
Huck Linen Table Cloth 99
"Mirror" Linen Napkins 100
"Glimmer" Placemat 103
Linen and Paper Panels 104
Inlay Goose-eye with White Rag Rya 107
Luxurious Pillow with Linen Strips 109
Printed Linen Rugs 111
Linen and Paper Festive Runner 114
Flowery Wool Mat 117
Linen with Little Secrets 118
Flowerbed 120
Care of Textiles 122
Project Index 126
Projects arranged according to number
of shafts and treadles 127
Sources for Materials 128