On the Loom: A Modern Weaver's Guide

by E. Grothendieck

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781613122976
Publisher:	ABRAMS
Publication date:	09/20/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	238,682
File size:	22 MB
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About the Author

Maryanne Moodie is a professional textile artist and teacher. Her work has been featured in New York Magazine, Anthology, and O, the Oprah Magazine, and online on Design*Sponge and The Design Files. A finalist in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards in both 2014 and 2015, she sells her work on Etsy and through online shops and boutiques around the country.

Editorial Reviews

12/01/2016
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.

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