Liz Gipson

A good basic introduction to rigid heddle looms. I picked up some good tips, such as *not* combing the warp with your fingers when warping the loom. The projects cover a variety of techniques, such as warp- and weft-faced weaves, using pick-up sticks and extra heddles, and creating tubular weave.

I probably would have given this an extra star if I'd read it *before* "inventive weaving on a little loom". Both books cover similar material; "inventive weaving" however goes into more details. show more That's not to say this book is bad - far from it! - it's just not as comprehensive as some other weaving books. show less

The first time you warp a rigid heddle loom in just 20 minutes, the light goes on. This simple, clever loom is ideal for getting making cloth fast! For getting a project ready to weave in no time flat! But there's more to it than that. Master these three ways to warp and you'll be prepared to weave anything from simple plain fabric to complex stripes or plaids to fine fabrics you thought were only possible on a floor loom. 1 hour 27 minutes.

I’ve read many weaving books over the years. This is one I believe belongs on your shelf whether you’ve been weaving for less than 10 minutes or more than 10 years and every bit in-between. There are valuable tips throughout the volume. Many thanks to Interweave/F+W for providing a review e-copy of this title (and extreme patience as I took 3 months to post this). All opinions are mine.

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Q&A with author Liz Gipson

Love this book. I am finding it very helpful in my new weaving adventure.