Innovative Weaving on the Frame Loom

by Noreen Crone-Findlay

Overview

Open the door to the possibilities of what you can weave on your frame loom!

A comprehensive guide to the frame loom, this book introduces the weaver to the basics of frame loom weaving and also more advanced techniques. Learn how to weave tapestries for wall hangings or handbags, lace for scarves and market bags, geometric shapes for alpacas and dolls, modules to sew together to make larger items, and so much more. Patterns for various weaves such as houndstooth and checkerboard are included, as well as instructions on how to adapt other weaves to the frame loom.

Photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions are given for all techniques and 20 unique projects from home decor items to pouches and bags, scarves and other wearables, stuffed toys, bookmarks, and more. Looms used in the book are 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch sizes, but the instructions are adaptable to any size loom. Once you know the basics, you can use your woven modules to create whatever you imagine!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811738729
Publisher:	Globe Pequot Publishing
Publication date:	11/01/2020
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	8.55(w) x 11.07(h) x 0.51(d)

About the Author

Noreen Crone-Findlay is a fiber artist, author, designer, weaver, YouTube video-tutorial diva with 13,000 subscribers, loom designer, workshop facilitator, and doll maker. She is the author of Potholder Loom Weaving and Peg Looms and Weaving Sticks, as well other books and numerous magazine articles. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and maintains an active website and blog (www.tottietalkscrafts.com) and is active on Facebook, Etsy, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments iv

Introduction 1

Techniques

1 Frame Loom Weaving Basics 3

2 Tapestry Weaving 22

3 Weaving Freeform Shapes 30

4 Clasped Weft Weaving 38

5 Continuous Weaving 54

6 Inlay 70

7 Knotted Lace 73

8 Weaving Triangles 82

Projects

Here Be Dragons Scarf 88

Viking Bags: Large and Small 92

Pouches: Zippered and Drawstring 97

Wall Hanging Using Inlay 106

Bookmarks 111

A Coat of Many Colors 115

Knotted Lace Cowl 132

Needle Book 135

Simple Bag 139

Tibetan Panel Vest 142

Storybook Doll 148

Triangular Statement Necklace 159

Origami Alpaca Soft Sculptures 162

Homage to Kokeshi Dolls 174

Woven Cuff Bracelet 180

Knotted Lace Market Bags: Twig Handles and Drawstring Handles 183

Knotted Lace Anniversary Stole 190

Sources and Suppliers 195

Noreen's Social Media 196

Editorial Reviews

In this comprehensive guide, fiber artist Crone-Findlay (Potholder Loom Weaving) offers 20 projects for new and experienced weavers alike. The author begins by explaining what a frame loom is, followed by an “Equipment and Tools” section that outlines everything needed to get started on any project. Crone-Findlay covers basic gear, such as graph paper (“one of the handiest tools that a weaver can use when designing”) and more specialized instruments, like the Schacht Incredible Rope Machine for making twisted cords. Patterns include a simple woven bookmark, a playful “Storybook Doll,” and a multistep “Coat of Many Colors” that requires nearly 4,000 yards of yarn. She also offers clever hacks; for example, if one doesn’t have the extra-long Tunisian or Afghan crochet hooks needed to navigate the loom, Crone-Findlay suggests fashioning one using wooden chopsticks. Each design is paired with clear step-by-step instructions and photos of the process. This is an excellent place for would-be weavers to begin, or for experienced artists to find something new.

Publishers Weekly

Noreen is an innovator in the best sense of the word, so the title of this book is absolutely spot on. Seriously, everything from making string heddles to copying four-harness drafts on a simple peg loom. She covers inlay, lace, weaving modules and sewing them together, weaving triangles on a square loom (!!!) and then a long selection of imaginative projects. I’m literally giggling at the number of things she has managed to make on a Schacht Easel Weaver loom. If you love a freeform, crafty approach to your work, Noreen is your gal.

Rebecca Mezoff