The weavers idea book, creative cloth on a rigid heddle loom by. Jane patrick new and experienced weavers alike are always on the lookout for new weavestructure patterns. Weaving on a rigid heddle loom with jane patrick youtube. This affordable, portable and versatile rigid heddle loom is quick and easy to use and simple to assemble. Rigid heddle looms can produce much more than just plain weave. Ashford learn to weave on the rigid heddle loom booklet. With one warp, you can weave two scarves in two different colors, with two different structures. The weavers idea book presents a wide variety of patterns for the simple rigid heddle loom, accompanied by harness drafts for multishaft looms.
It is a great reference book for advanced weaving patterns. Patrick time to weave and sokolov columnist, yearning to weave and spin, coworkers at schacht spindle company, may be expert weavers, but they see great potential in rigid heddle looms, which are easier to warp than most floor looms. Combined with jane patrick s book, the weavers idea book, you really have all you need to get started and to progress in your weaving. Oct 25, 2011 learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom, with kelley from knit picks. As a guide for beginners and practiced weavers, jane patricks book is. The pattern comes from the way the loom is warped for example, light, dark, light, dark, then dark, light, dark, light, etc and then woven alternating dark, then light, until switching to light then dark. The weavers idea book by jane patrick weaving works. This is a priceless book to have if you are just learning how to weave.
This book has a lot of good information, nice background reading, more explanation on looms, structure, color theory, and things like that, but the patterns are more complicated to weave. Now im yearning to get back to working with shafts also called harnesses to study weave structures again. A heddle functions to raise or lower the warp threads. The rigid heddle loom explained 2 by jane patrick i like to think of the rigid heddle loom as a tween loom a loom in between a frame loom and a harness loom. The book has over 20 projects including jackets, shawls, tops, etc. In this first video, kelley gives a basic overview of weaving and the rigid heddle loom. The equivalent of a 2harness loom, it will allow you to weave light work, such as placemats, dishtowels, scarves. Although specifically aimed at the rigid heddle loom, the 200 pages hold a. I too, found myself wondering why jane would go to the trouble of making a dvd covering. The step by step pattern is written as an instruction manual and includes a two page tutorial on how to read a weaving draft, step by step instructions on how to direct warp your rigid heddle loom for color blending, and gives you variations. Jane patricks top 10 weaving tips schacht spindle company. Those already familiar with rigid heddle weaving will discover new inspirations and techniques with this book and selection of accessories. The techniques include leno, brooks bouquet, soumak, and embroidery on fabric. The book is arranged by structure or type of weave, from variations on plain weave to doubleweave.
A rigid heddle is a fixed panel that moves the warp threads as a group, as opposed to individually thread movement like a wire or texsolv heddle. The last book in my collection for the moment is titled simple woven garments by sara goldenburg and jane patrick the same jane patrick from the weavers idea book. Resources yarnworker knowhow for the rigid heddle loom. A rigid heddle loom has 2 shafts, essentially the hole threads and the slot threads. Weaving on a rigid heddle loom with jane patrick dvd. A weavers guide to yarn is one weavers attempt to unlock the mysteries of selecting yarns for weaving on the rigid heddle loom, although the information is widely applicable to all loom types. As a guide for beginners and practiced weavers jane patrick s book is inspirational.
What makes patricks weavers idea book so very awesome. Double window pane, mock waffle weave scarf on my rigid heddle loom. She is a past editor of handwoven magazine and is the author of time to weave, the weavers idea book, and woven scarves coauthored with stephanie flynn sokolov. Creative cloth on a rigid heddle loom by jane patrick at indigo. We receive frequent questions about what structures can be woven on a rigid heddle loom. New and experienced weavers alike are always on the lookout for new. Heres jane patrick, former handwoven editor and author of the weavers idea book to tell you about a technique shes been exploring to create mixeddensity scarves using two rigid heddles.
The author, jane patrick, has a video that is also helpful. Weaving made easy features seventeen simple projects made on the rigid heddle loom, a small, portable, and affordable weaving loom. How to use pick up sticks kelly casanova weaving lessons. This book is for weavers who already know basic set up and weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Inventive weaving on a little loom covers everything rigidheddle weavers need to know about the craft, from the basics how to select a loom, set it up, and get started to a wide variety of fun techniques that yield beautiful results. Jane patrick is a natural at explaining everything you need to know. I also purchased a small loom that was set up and ready to weave after watching this dvd, i want to take it all out and start over. Jane is creative director for schacht spindle and is married to schacht founder, barry schacht. The weavers idea book, creative cloth on a rigid heddle loom by jane patrick. Woven scarves offers a collection of twentysix scarves and variations that range in difficulty from advanced beginner to very complex.
Weavers learn how to create lovely scarves that are creative, classic, and fun to make and wear. For a rigid heddle loom, they are a wonderful discovery. The kit includes the weavers idea book by jane patrick, 3in1 magic sti. While the book sounds like its a simple guide to rigid heddle weaving, i found jane patricks book on creative cloth on the rigid heddle loom to be more clear and succinct for a new weaver.
Or even a book on weaving in general that has that information somewhere contained therein. Youll start with skills for stripes, openweave fabrics. Creative cloth on a rigid heddle loom free us ship. In weaving on a rigid heddle loom, former handwoven editor jane patrick shows to use these little looms for all kinds of fabricsfrom sturdy little rugs to sheer shawls, from simple plain weaves. Actually, i thought i was getting a book, but the dvd was a nice surprise. Dec 26, 2019 the weavers idea book by jane patrick. Schacht rigid heddle essentials kit schacht rigid heddle essentials kit. Creative cloth on a rigid heddle loom 9781596681750 by patrick, jane and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Dec 01, 2018 this published by interweave and most of the rigid heddle books are.
During class, jane will teach you versatile methods that open up new design possibilities for weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Aug 22, 2012 wondering which rigid heddle loom is the right one for you. Natural timber finish features affordable and versatile quick and easy to warp and weave portable builtin second heddle option builtin indirect warping option pegs not included available in 4 weaving widths extra reeds available in 6 sizes. Although specifically aimed at the rigid heddle loom, the 200 pages hold a wealth of information on weave structures and patterns that can be used on many looms. Explore the endless possibilities of the rigid heddle loom as jane patrick shows you how to take your loom to its limits. Here i am demonstrating how to weave three colour interlocking on a rigid heddle loom, this type of weaving is also called saori. Ashford two shaft looms the rigid heddle and knitters looms are simple to use, light and compact, and will open a world of colour and texture for you. This book, by rigid heddle weaving expert jane patrick, explores how the basic process of rigid heddle weaving can be expanded by the use of. The weavers idea book creative cloth on a rigid heddle loom written by jane patrick new and experienced weavers alike are always on the lookout for new weave structure patterns. The weavers idea book presents a wide variety of patterns for the simple rigid heddle loom, a. Written with the rigid heddle weaver in mind, this book starts with selecting yarns, the biggest stumbling block for weavers, then dives into how. The weavers idea book presents a wide variety of patterns for the simple rigidheddle loom, accompanied by harness drafts for multishaft looms. Creative cloth on a rigid heddle loom by jane patrick sale 24. They require no scarce resources, provide selfemployment, rebuild communities and keep alive a heritage that humanity must be proud of.
The weavers idea book new and experienced weavers alike are always on the lookout for new weavestructure patterns. This book is considered a weavestructure book of patterns and techniques. Double window pane, mock waffle weave scarf on my rigid. Creative weaving techniques class on the rigid heddle loom. At first i got the digital version of the book and loved it, but soon discovered that the photos couldnt be enlarged by pinching unpinching.
In highly approachable ways, authors jane patrick and stephanie flynn sokolov introduce new weavers to a broad sampling of weaving techniques, exploring various ways of creating explore and practice weaving. Weaving on a rigid heddle loom with jane patrick video. New and experienced weavers alike are always on the lookout for new weave structure patterns. Creative cloth on a rigid heddle loom by jane patrick. New and experienced weavers alike are always on the lookout for new weavestructure patterns. A weavers guide to yarn digital edition yarnworker. Weaving on a rigid heddle loom with jane patrick dvd 2 disc set how to get setup in a hurry and weave just about anything you can think of. Turn your fabric dreams into woven realities with longtime weaving instructor jane patrick. These ashford sampleit reeds come in two widths, for 8 inch and 10 inch sampleit rigid heddle looms from ashford the number of the dent refers to how many warp threads per inch the reed will hold. As a guide for beginners and practiced weavers jane patricks book is inspirational. Msbeckey hope you like your flip as much as i like mine. This book is the absolute best book for anyone who is going to learn to weave on a rigid heddle loom who has never woven before. Why weave with two heddles knowhow for the rigid heddle loom. After watching this video you will be able to narrow down your choices and make a knowledgeable buying decision on your rigid heddle.
In their first collaborative book, the authors present a collection of scarvesperfect projects for the rigid heddle loom. Aug 10, 2010 the weavers idea book presents a wide variety of patterns for the simple rigid heddle loom, accompanied by harness drafts for multishaft looms. This book is not in any way a comprehensive overview of different basic weaving techniques, loom or off loom, nor is it trying to be. This book has a lot of good information, nice background reading, more explanation on looms, structure, color theory, and things like that, but the patterns are more complicated to weave, and frankly are really out dated.
It allows you to start with the basics and build as you go. Widest selection of rigid heddle looms the woolery. Creative cloth on a rigid heddle loom spi by jane patrick isbn. Included are chapters on plain weave, using color and texture, fingercontrol, pic. This book covers all of the basics in detail with clear full color photos and diagrams and clear descriptions of what to do. The post weaving houndstooth on a rigid heddle loom. October 2016 benjamin krudwig, jane patrick and denise renee grace cricket loom, flip loom, projects, rigid heddle, weaving techniques, zoom loom earlier this year, we emailed the team at brooklyn tweed to see if they wanted to participate in one of our collaborations for 2016. Each chapter contains weaving patterns along with swatches illustrating the techniques, accompanied by stepbystep. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
The weavers idea book presents a wide variety of patterns for the simple rigid heddle loom, accompanied. Thank goodness for jane patrick s book it is a life saver. Twice as nice, weaving with two heddles on a rigid heddle loom with liz gipson. For the past 10 years, ive been weaving on the flip or cricket loom, exploring and writing about rigid heddle weaving. Both contain patterns, but what i like best about them is the number of different types of weaving and the pictures. A rigid heddle loom has some of the features of a harness loom, such as a beater, warp and cloth storage, and the ability to make a shed. Aug 18, 2016 the pattern comes from my favorite source book on weaving, the weavers idea book, creative cloth on a rigid heddle loom by jane patrick. Although specifically aimed at the rigid heddle loom, the. For additional rigid heddle loom information, we recommend the following books. Weavers idea book creative cloth on the rigid heddle loom. Creative cloth on a rigid heddle loom weaving book. This book, along with inventive weaving on a little loom, is packed full of useful information for the beginning rigid heddle weaver.
Ill start with my favourite and most used book, in fact, this is the first rigid heddle weaving book i bought. I wove these coasters on a kromski rigid heddle loom with two 8 dent rigid heddles. The weavers idea book by jane patrick this book has so much content and is great for beginners. The weavers idea book presents a wide variety of patterns. Nov 03, 2015 rigidheddle weaving is simple to learn, is easy to master, and offers a lifetime of possibilities to discover. Creative cloth on a rigid heddle loom by jane patrick, hands on rigid heddle weaving by betty linn dave. I am looking forward to many evening exploring the possibilities of rigid heddle and in about three weeks i take and intro to floor loom class i am definitley hooked on weaving. Then from page 111 to the last page of 285 before the index pages start, the book goes beyond the basics and takes you into advanced weaves and weaving patterns, the use of colors, and much more all the way to weaving on a rigid heddle loom with double and even triple heddle not all rh looms are capable of three heddles. This is a book on how to weave clothing accessories with cloth you weave on your rigid heddle loom.
Theres no call for pick up sticks or any of the other techniques you can use on a rigid heddle weaving. In highly approachable ways, authors jane patrick and stephanie flynn sokolov introduce new weavers to a broad sampling of weaving techniques, exploring various ways of creating cloth on a rigid heddle loom. A lot of traditional methods, such as fingerweaving, dreamcatchers, weaving on a cardboard loom etc are not mentioned at all. These 2 shafts allow you to work plain weave, which is a perfectly lovely weave structure on its own, but most weavers will begin with plain weave and then want to increase their own skills and their. I followed the drafts for the krokbragd coasters by jane patrick published in the marchapril 2001 issue of handwoven magazine. Idea book, creative cloth on a rigid heddle loom by jane patrick. Weaving on the rigid heddle loom with jane patrick. Weaving, especially on rigidheddle looms, is enjoying a resurgence, and. The weavers idea book new and experienced weavers alike are always on the lookout for new weave structure patterns. The weavers idea book by jane patrick and inventive weaving on a little loom by syne mitchell. Weaving made easy includes a stepbystep guide on getting started weaving. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.
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