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On the loom : a modern weaver's guide / by Maryanne Moodie ; photographs by Alexandra Grablewski.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York, NY : Abrams, 2016Description: 137 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781419722370
  • 1419722379
Subject(s):
Contents:
Tools and supplies -- Choosing your fibers -- Weaving basics -- Color design and harmony -- Rectangular looms -- Circular looms -- Non-traditional looms.
Summary: "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 vintage-inspired projects with a modern twist."-- Amazon.com.
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Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 746.14 M817 Available 33111008875557
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In On the Loom , textile artist 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 vintage-inspired projects with a modern twist.

"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 vintage-inspired projects with a modern twist."-- Amazon.com.

Tools and supplies -- Choosing your fibers -- Weaving basics -- Color design and harmony -- Rectangular looms -- Circular looms -- Non-traditional looms.

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