The Weaving Explorer: Ingenious Techniques, Accessible Tools & Creative Projects with Yarn, Paper, Wire...

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Deborah Jarchow Gwen W. Steege

The Weaving Explorer

Ingenious Techniques, Accessible Tools & Creative Projects with Yarn, Paper, Wire & More

Deborah Jarchow, Gwen W. Steege

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Storey Publishing LLC
26 November 2019

Spinning & weaving

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.

By: Deborah Jarchow, Gwen W. Steege
Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 256mm, Width: 208mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 1.140kg
ISBN: 9781635860283
ISBN 10: 1635860288
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 26 November 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Deborah Jarchow is a full-time weaver and artist who teaches and lectures on fiber arts, creates and sells wearable art, and exhibits her work at galleries and museums across the U.S. Her commissioned pieces are held by churches as well as in many private collections. Since 2004, she has been an artist in residence, teacher, and weaver at Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Camarillo, California. Gwen W. Steege has been weaving for nearly 35 years and has exhibited her work in western Massachusetts, where she lives. For many years she acquired and edited a line of craft books at Storey Publishing focused on spinning, dyeing, knitting, crochet, and weaving. In addition to editing fiber crafts books, she is the author of a number of knitting books, including The Knitter s Life List (Storey, 2011).

Reviews for The Weaving Explorer: Ingenious Techniques, Accessible Tools & Creative Projects with Yarn, Paper, Wire & More

""Dedicated and newbie weavers will find their dream projects in this lushly photographed primer on using everything from yarn and paper to wire and more to create unique and creative projects... . Ideal for hobbyists and artists alike, Jarchow and Steege's smart and beautiful volume will find its way to the keeper shelves of many craft aficionados."" -- Publishers Weekly ""Weaver authors Jarchow and Steege count on the basics to create polished, professional-looking pieces. Each of the 40-plus projects features step-by-step photographs, tips for success, and a design notebook explaining what an author did to create/finish the pattern in addition to the project instructions. Here, it's easy to see why a 25,000- year-old craft has survived and thrived."" -- Booklist, starred review ""This beautifully photographed collection of crafts features projects that can be created with homemade looms or even without a loom--perfect for those new to the art of weaving."" -- Library Journal ""The book's range of innovative weaving projects for garments, jewelry, household objects, and art employs an assortment of techniques and materials. Generous photographs illustrate the projects--based on traditional weavings... and other, more challenging crafts projects that transform the traditional styles. Not your grandma's crafts book, The Weaving Explorer is an imaginative, fun, and accessible collection of projects to cozy up to this winter."" -- Foreword Review ""The Weaving Explorer is the best new book on simple loom weaving. The material is approachable to the novice weaver, but also appealing to the more seasoned. Projects have a fresh look and include instruction that is helpful and clear."" -- Jane Patrick, author of The Weaver's Idea Book and creative director of Schacht Spindle Company ""An exciting look at the art of weaving that is perfect for beginners and fascinating enough to take experienced weavers on their next journey."" -- Barry Klein, yarn and knitwear designer