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Weaving Patterned Bands: How to Create and Design with 5, 7, and 9 Pattern Threads - Hardcover

Weaving Patterned Bands: How to Create and Design with 5, 7, and 9 Pattern Threads - Hardcover

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by Susan J. Foulkes (Author)

Narrow bands woven in colorful patterns are a centuries-old part of Baltic craft tradition. The double-slotted heddle makes patterned band weaving quicker to learn and easier to do, and this is the first book that offers beginners instructions for using it. The craft doesn't involve bulky equipment--all you need can be stored in a shoebox Learn how to weave these beautiful bands step by step, from the simple 5 pattern threads to the more complex 7 and 9 patterns. Color photographs illustrate the instructions for learning to weave. More than 140 patterns are included, along with principles for planning your own unique designs for contemporary uses such as straps, belts, bracelets, and even handfasting bands. The breathtaking range of colorful bands woven in Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Norway are explored and offer additional inspiration.

Author Biography

Susan J. Foulkes is a widely experienced designer/weaver and focuses her research on the woven patterned bands from around the Baltic region. She enjoys sharing her love of band weaving with others through teaching and publishing in craft magazines and journals.

Number of Pages: 152
Dimensions: 0.7 x 10.3 x 7.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 28, 2018