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This easy-to-use guide covers choosing, setting up, and weaving on a rigid heddle loom. Instructions are included to make wonderful projects and plain-weave variations. This book appeals to beginning and experienced weavers who value its thriftiness and versatility.|In this easy-to-use guide, rigid-heddle teacher and enthusiast Betty Davenport welcomes you to the exciting world of rigid-heddle weaving. This book starts with the basics: how rigid heddle looms work and how to choose the right show more loom for your needs. Then a series of projects gives you hands-on experience in how to set up the loom, weave beautiful cloth, and create handsome finishes. You'll make attractive household fabrics, accessories, and garments while progressing from the basics of plain weave through spaced warp, tapestry, inlay and hand-manipulated lace techniques. In addition to rigid-heddle skills, Hands on Rigid Heddle Weaving provides a solid introduction to colour and design, applicable to any weaving project.This book appeals to beginning and experienced weavers alike for its simple, inviting approach to these portable, friendly, versatile little looms. show lessTags
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This is fabulous book. Betty describes the process in an easy to understand way! The projects are appealing and inviting!
If you are only going to own one book on this topic and don't know how to weave with a rigid heddle, this is the one to have!
If you are only going to own one book on this topic and don't know how to weave with a rigid heddle, this is the one to have!
Very clear, lots of exciting things to try.
Reference if/when I pick up weaving as ANOTHER hobby.
If you buy only one book on rigid heddle weaving it should be this one! Betty Linn Davenport is an expert in the field.
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