Here’s a perfect introduction to weaving, combining art and practicality while teaching all the basics. Sara Lamb’s Woven Treasures: One-of-a-kind Bags with Folk Weaving Techniques walks you through everything you need to know. Tools and supplies. The various kinds of looms. Weaving terminology. Techniques and tips. The publisher, Interweave Press, notes,
Throughout the book, Lamb offers information on the history of folk weaving techniques, as well as detailed background on her signature beaded and stitched embellishment designs. Woven Treasure‘s bag designs allow weavers an immediate sense of accomplishment, and the finished projects can be used and/or displayed as works of art.
If you’ve been thinking about getting into weaving, check out this book. It retails for US $24.95, but it’s on sale now at Amazon.com for US $16.47! No affiliation; just good sense. ISBN 978-1-59668-102-6.
Nikki Pacheco Theard says
I’ve always loved folkloric woven textiles,never considered that I might be able to create woven textiles myself. Woven Treasures sounds like it would be a wonderful place to begin learning, mastering the fundamentals of weaving and moving forward with this ancient process to craft contemporary woven treasures. Thanks, Nikki
Billie K says
That cover shows beautiful works of art. Wow!
I’m interested in the giveaway.
Billie
Betty Kaiser says
This looks like a wonderful, interesting way to learn.
sherri palmer says
Such a lovely picture. I have wanted to weave for forever. My son wove at the living history museum on a floor loom..rugs. But even though I have looms I seem to be afraid to use them… Possible mistake I suppose.
I would truly benefit from this book.
Sherri
sharon says
i would love to have this book! thanks for the chance.
Jo says
Wow! Another inspiring book & generous contest give-a-way!!
Tracy says
This looks like a great book. I am a fiber artist who creates multi media wearable art and I think this would be a great book to learn both history and techniques.
Lynn Manning says
Maybe this will be the giveaway I’ll finally win! Would save me from buying it through Amazon!
natalie magnin says
very interesting book! I have a little collection of ethnic bags, and this book can tell me more about the techniques!
sonya thorne-zegel says
It really looks like a wonderful book.