Woven Treasures: One-Of-A-Kind Bags with Folk Weaving Techniques [Englisch] [Taschenbuch]

From the moment you open this book it is a treasure trove. Learn the basics of heddle loom weaving and how to make seven beautiful bags. The design notebook includes a useful section on colour weaving. Great photographs, nice designs and good use of colour. Note for UK users, you'll need to find alternative yarns.-KarenPlatt.co.uk This is a beautifully presented book with all of Sara Lamb's usual skilful use of colour and pattern. The introduction tells how Sara, a complex weaver with over 30 years experience was drawn to using, and appreciating, the simple 'hands on' techniques of rigid heddle and tablet weaving. The inspiration of folk weaving strongly shows in her use of colour and complexity of pattern on a foundation of plain weave cloth. The book follows a basic instruction format, taking the reader through looms, tools and yarns. There are clear instructions for warping rigid heddle looms, both single and double, and for setting up for tablet weaving. The reader is taken step by step through weaving the cloth, finishing processes and the making up of a bag. The instructions for 'making cloth into bags' I found particularly helpful, with sections on lining, adding a gusset, leather edging, straps and fastenings. The book continues with various projects, each of which uses a different technique. There are tablet woven and dense warp-faced rigid heddle bands with pick-up patterns. The patterning techniques of twining, soumak and knotted cut-pile all add a rich texture to the designs. The last sections of this fascinating book are entitled "Design notebook". The folk weave influence is most evident here, with links to South America, the Arab countries and Celtic traditions. The final pages show how to make each bag truly individual by the use of embellishment with buttons, beads, fringes and fetishes added to the design. For beginner weavers this book has excellent diagrams and explanations of basic techniques, and the colours and styles should inspire all, however experienced, who read it. Joan Dove, Grampian Guild-Journal for Weavers Spinners & Dyers A beautifully presented book with all of Sara Lamb's useful skilful use of colour and pattern. The introduction tells how Sara, a complex weaver with over 30 years experience, was drawn to using and appreciating the simple 'hands on' techniques of rigid heddle and tablet weaving. The inspiration of folk weaving strongly shows in her use of colour and complexity of pattern on a foundation of plain weave cloth. The book follows a basic instruction format, taking the reader through looms, tools and yarns. There are clear instructions for warping rigid heddle looms, both single and double, and for setting up for tablet weaving. The reader is taken step-by-step through weaving the cloth, finishing processes and the making up of a bag. The instructions for 'making cloth into bags' I found particularly helpful, with sections on lining, adding a gusset, leather edging, straps and fastenings. The book continues with various projects, each of which uses a different technique. There are tablet woven and dense, warp-faced rigid heddle bands with pick-up patterns. The patterning techniques of twining, soumak and knotted cut-pile all add a rich texture to the designs. The last sections of this fascinating book are entitled 'Design notebook'. The folk weave influence is most evident here, with links to South America, the Arab countries and Celtic traditions. The final pages show how to make each bag truly individual by the use of embellishment with buttons, beads, fringes and fetishes added to the design. For beginner weavers this book has excellent diagrams and explanations of basic techniques, and the colours and styles should inspire all, however experienced, who read it.-Journal for Weavers, Spinners & Dyers

Sara Lamb is a fiber artist and teacher of weaving, dyeing, and spinning. She has written extensively for Spin-Off, Handwoven, and Fiberarts magazines and has contributed to Interweave books including ColorWorks and Homespun Handknit. Her teaching engagements include the Handweaver's Guild of America Convergence, Black Sheep Conference, Mid-Atlantic Fiber Conference, Midwest Weaver's Conference, Embellishment Bead Conference, and the Spin-Off Autumn Retreat.