Author : Heather L. Allen
Publisher : Lark Books (NC)
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 18,93 MB
Release : 2001-07
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781579902667
A combination how-to book for weaving rugs with fabric remnants, and a gallery of gorgeous contemporary rugs by some of today’s best designers. This book brings rag rugs out of old country cabins and places them beside the best of contemporary crafts and d�cor. A delight for weavers and nonweavers alike.
Author : Janet Meany
Publisher : Interweave
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,94 MB
Release : 1996-05-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781883010287
This classic book has everything a weaver needs to know about weaving rag rugs, from basic information to drafts for 20 traditional two- and four-shaft patterns. Topics include materials, rag preparation, weaving and finishing hints, design, and information on antique looms, suppliers and a glossary.
Author : Heather L. Allen
Publisher : Sterling
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 45,79 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN :
Weaving rag rugs is an old technique that arose out of necessity centuries ago. This book brings rag rugs out of old country cabins and places them beside the best of contemporary crafts and decor. The book explores the fascinating history of rag weaving, then explains step by step how to weave a basic rag rug. Filled with scores of color photos of rugs from around the world, the book is a delight for weavers and nonweavers alike. 260 color and 30 bandw photos.
Author : Tom Knisely
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 23,62 MB
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0811712125
Every weaver weaves a rag rug—or two, or three. In this long-awaited book, well-known weaver and teacher Tom Knisely shares his knowledge and expertise in this collection of favorite rag rug patterns. • The first comprehensive book on weaving rag rugs in a generation • Color planning and design advice for rag rugs • Step-by-step instructions on warping and weaving for your rag rug • More than 30 rag rug projects, from simple to advanced
Author : Kathy M'Closkey
Publisher : UNM Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 21,34 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780826328328
Debunks the romanticist stereotyping of Navajo weavers and Reservation traders and situates weavers within the economic history of the southwest.
Author : Lynda Spiro
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 20,57 MB
Release : 2008-09-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780812220438
Lynda Spiro revives the simple art of latch hook for today's crafter. Latch-hooking Rugs contains more than thirty contemporary projects, plus a chapter that shows you how to design your own rugs and wall hangings.
Author : Debby Greenlaw
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 13,28 MB
Release : 2019-03-02
Category : Textile design
ISBN : 9781796655469
Weavers around the world have been searching for a book that explores the delightful motifs of the Scandinavian weaving technique known as krokbragd. Krokbragd: How to Design & Weave fills that niche and provides a comprehensive look at this beautiful weaving technique. In this book, Debby Greenlaw brings together the traditional aspects of krokbragd with a fresh, contemporary approach to creating stunning textiles. You will explore the structure and design of krokbragd for the floor, table, and rigid-heddle looms. In addition to traditional single krokbragd, exciting variations such as double point krokbragd and turned krokbragd are also covered. Each topic is supplemented with a project that allows the weaver to gain hands-on experience with the technique.Krokbragd: How to Design & Weave is filled with weaving tips, detailed illustrations, and step-by-step photography. Debby provides guidance on yarn and color selection, design, and finishing techniques to create and weave uniquely personal krokbragd pieces.Whether you're a weaver or a lover of Scandinavian textiles, you'll enjoy Krokbragd: How to Design and Weave. Add it to your library; you'll be delighted!
Author : Elspeth Jackson
Publisher : CICO Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 38,7 MB
Release : 2021-04-13
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781800650213
Elspeth Jackson reinvents the traditional craft of rag rugging to create contemporary and sustainable homeware items from leftover fabrics. You’ll be amazed at how simple and enjoyable it is to upcycle old and well-loved garments into beautiful rugs, pillows, artworks, bags, and other gifts, using just a few basic tools and some simple techniques. The book is arranged into three chapters: Home includes a selection of projects for fun and easy rugs in a range of colours and styles, as well as a shaggy pillow, draught excluder, wall hanging and chalkboard frame. Gifts has wonderful ideas for unique items that you can make for friends and family, from a clutch purse to flower hair clips and even a brooch. Finally, Seasonal will inspire you to turn your strips of fabric into decorations and gifts to use at certain times of the year, from a rag-rugged heart for Valentine’s Day, to an unusual spring wreath and some gorgeous Christmas baubles. With lavish color photographs and clear, step-by-step instructions and artworks, crafters of all ages will enjoy making these projects. A comprehensive section at the start of the book covers everything you need to know about which fabrics to choose, what tools you will need, and the essential techniques, allowing you to discover how to update this traditional craft with endless possibilities of color and fabric combinations.
Author : Juliet Bawden
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 18,77 MB
Release : 1998-08-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780304349098
Rag Rug Inspirations explores the past, present and future of a craft that has been practised for centuries. It also, in step-by-step detail, explains the main rag rug making techniques together with the necessary materials and equipment.
Author : Deborah Jarchow
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 36,46 MB
Release : 2019-11-26
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1635860288
Weaving is a highly accessible craft — over, under is the basic technique — but the stumbling block for many would-be weavers has been the high cost of a commercial loom. The Weaving Explorer removes that barrier, inviting crafters and artists to try out an amazing range of techniques and creative projects that are achievable with a simple homemade loom, or no loom at all! Weavers Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege take inspiration from the world of folk weaving traditions, adding a contemporary spin by introducing an unexpected range of materials and home dec projects. From sturdy rag fabric grocery bags to freeform wire baskets, delicately woven thread bracelets to colorful woven rugs, crafters will delight in exploring the opportunities to make their own personal variations on these beautiful — and functional — creations.
