My journey through The Big Book of Weaving, by Laila Lundell.
Details – The warp and weft given in the book is listed, and any substitutions I made. Next, the weave structure and number of shafts used is listed, and my primary end use of the woven and finished fabric.
Top Ten – My top ten favorite projects. A joy to weave, and fantastic results. Listed in descending order, with Number 1 as my very favorite.
Video – Each completed project is displayed in sequence of the book. Follow along with the book open, if you like.
Details
Details – The warp and weft given in the book is listed, and any substitutions I made. Next, the weave structure and number of shafts used is listed, and my primary end use of the woven and finished fabric.
- 1 The First Practice Weaving
22/2 Cottolin warp, 16/2 linen weft
Plain weave, 2 shafts
Pillow, Kindle cover
- 2. Kitchen Towels with Small Blocks
16/2 cotton warp and weft
Plain weave, 4 shafts
Kitchen cafe curtains, bread cloths
- 3. Band for Towel Hanging Loop
16/2 cotton warp and weft
Warp-effect rep, rigid heddle
Purse strap, and loop on hand towels
- 4. Striped Kitchen Hand Towels
22/2 Cottolin warp and weft
Plain weave with weft stripes in twill and broken twill, 4 shafts
Hand towels, purse
- 5. Twill Rag Rug
12/6 cotton rug warp, cotton rag strips
Like-sided straight twill, 4 shafts
Rag rug
- 6. Striped Pillows
16/2 cotton warp, 20/2 Mora wool and Venne glitter yarn weft (substitute sequined knitting yarn)
Weft-effect broken twill, 4 shafts
Pillows
- 7. Color-Effect Mohair Throw
Mohair knitting yarn warp and weft (substitute mohair/nylon blend)
Twill, with hounds-tooth color effect, 4 shafts
Throw, Christmas tree skirt
- 8. A Small Alpaca Throw
Alpaca yarn warp and weft
Goose-eye, 4 shafts
Throw
- 9. Small Reverse-Treadled Rag Rug
12/6 cotton rug warp and cotton rag strips weft
Diamond twill, reverse treading, 6 shafts
Rag rug
- 10. Cord-Striped Bags
6/2 Tuna wool warp and weft, plus weft cord
Weft cord, 4 shafts
Bag
- 11. Checked Fabric
8/2 cotton warp and cotton rags weft
Reinforced weft weave structure, 4 shafts
Rag weave bags, Mary Poppins bag, Table runner
- 12. Long Table Runners in Rep Weave
16/2 cotton warp and weft and mop yarn weft
Warp rep with color effects, 6 shafts
Table runners
- 13. Large Checked Rep Rug
16/2 cotton warp and weft and cotton stringyarn weft
Warp-effect rep with color effect, 4 shafts
Large rep-weave rugs (photo used for website header)
- 14. Rosepath Band
16/2 cotton warp and weft
Rosepath lengthwise (turned rosepath), 6 shafts
Wide band, table runner, small pouches, business card holder
- 15. Cotton Summer Curtains
20/2 cotton warp and weft
Plain weave and Swedish lace “mosquito lace” block, 4 shafts
Long curtain sheers, small table cloth
- 16. Bags with Bead Panels
16/2 linen warp and weft
Three-treadle weave, 4 shafts
Beaded scarf and beaded bag
- 17. Large Alpaca Shawl
2-ply alpaca yarn warp and weft
Lace and plain weave, 4 shafts
Throw, winter scarf
- 18. Decorative Rosepath Weaving
16/3 linen warp, Brage wool weft
Bound rosepath, 4 shafts
Table runner, Thanksgiving mat
- 19. Boa with Rya Knots
20/2 cotton warp and 20/2 Mora wool weft, with assorted yarns for rya knots
Block twill with rya knots, 4 shafts
Pillow
- 20. Slit Rya for a Bench
8/2 linen warp and weft, and Åsborya wool yarn for rya knots
Different-sided point twill with rya knots, 4 shafts
Pillow, wall hanging
- 21. Dice-Weave Pillow
16/2 linen warp and weft
Pattern weft on plain weave background called dice-weave, 4 shafts
Pillows
- 22. Double Width Throw
6/2 Tuna wool warp and weft
Double weave (Double width) in Basket weave, 4 shafts
Wool throws, winter scarf
- 23. Decorative Weaving with Paper Yarn
Pirkka paper yarn warp and weft (substitute 8/2 cotton)
Plain weave with warp floats, 6 shafts
Summer scarves
- 24. Paper Yarn Screen
Pirkka paper yarn warp and weft (substitute 16/1 linen warp and weft)
Lace weave variation, 4 shafts
Summer linen scarves
- 25. Warp-Printed Fabric
8/2 cotton warp and weft
Plain weave, 4 shafts
Tiered skirt, bag for tapestry frame loom
- 26. Half-Linen Mats
22/2 Cottolin warp and ground weft, 16/1 linen pattern weft
Half dräll, 4 shafts
Table squares
- 27. Inlay Rag rug
12/6 cotton rug warp, cotton rags weft and weft inlay
Weft-effect rep with inlay of rya knots, loops, 4 shafts
Rag rug
- 28. Old-Fashioned Weaving
16/2 cotton warp and ground weft, 6/1 Fårö wool pattern weft
Monk’s Belt, 4 shafts
Table runner
- 29. Rag Rug x 2
12/6 cotton rug warp and cotton rag strips weft (all cotton batik fabrics)
Weft enhanced plain weave (Double binding), 8 shafts
Rag rug
- 30. Bathroom Mats
12/6 cotton rug warp, mop cotton weft
Block twill, 8 shafts
Rugs
- 31. Alpaca Scarf
3-ply alpaca yarn warp and weft
Wavy twill (undulating twill), 8 shafts
Long scarves
- 32. Four Decorative Sample Strips
12/12 cotton seine twine warp, assorted linen yarns weft
Various inlay and art weave techniques, 4 shafts
Sampler wall hanging
- 33. Transparent Interior Furnishing Fabric
16/2 linen warp and ground weft, cotton chenille pattern weft
HV-technique, 4 shafts
Zig-zag transparency hanging, house transparency hanging
- 34. Furnishing Fabrics x 2
8/2 cotton warp and ground weft, 8/2 Tencel pattern weft
Kuvicas, 8 shafts
Pillow
Taqueté, 8 shafts
Table runner
- 35. Room Divider
16/2 linen warp and background weft, 20/2 Mora wool weft
HV technique, 4 shafts
Prickly Pear Cactus and Bluebonnet transparency hangings
- 36. Cotton Baby Blankets
8/4 cotton warp and weft (substitute 8/2 cotton)
Block double weave in tabby, 8 shafts
Baby blankets
- 37, Linen Table Runners and Hand Towels
16/2 linen warp, 16/2 linen and 16/1 linen weft
Dräll with 5-shaft satin background, 10 shafts
Tea towel, 16/1 linen weft
Table runner and dish towels, 16/2 linen weft
- 38., 39., 40. Coordinated furnishing Fabrics
8/2 cotton warp and weft
Block damask, 10 shafts
Square Dot towels
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8/2 linen warp and weft
Color effect in plain weave “Pepita,” 4 shafts
Barstool upholstery
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8/2 cotton warp and weft
Color effect in Basket weave, 4 shafts
Placemats
- 41. Colorful Pillows
8/2 cotton warp and weft
Block double weave in plain weave, 8 shafts
Large throw, lap blanket
- 42. Picnic Blanket
8/4 cotton warp and weft (substitute 22/2 Cottolin)
Block double weave in plain weave, 12 shafts
Melody’s Kitchen towels
- 43. Woolen Baby Blanket
6/1 Fårö wool warp and weft (substitute 6/2 Tuna wool)
Block double weave in plain weave, 12 shafts
Winter blanket for the Casita travel trailer
Top Ten
Top Ten – My top ten favorite projects. A joy to weave, and fantastic results. Listed in descending order, with Number 1 as my very favorite.
10. Cotton Summer Curtains – Swedish lace – Long curtain sheers
9. Small Reverse-Treadled Rag Rug – Diamond twill – Rag rug
8. Coordinating Furnishing Fabrics – Block Damask – Square Dot Towels
7. Checked Fabric – Reinforced weft weave structure – Rag weave bags, Mary Poppins bag, Table runner
6. Linen Table Runners and Hand Towels – Dräll with 5-shaft satin – Table runner, tea towel, dish towels
5. Picnic Blanket – Block double weave, 12-shafts – Melody’s Kitchen towels
4. Double Width Throw – Double weave in basket weave – Wool throws
3. Rosepath Band – Turned rosepath – Wide band, table runner, small pouches, business card holder
2. Room Divider – Transparency – Prickly-Pear Cactus and Bluebonnet transparency hangings
1. Old-Fashioned Weaving – Monksbelt – Table Runner
Video
Video – Each completed project is displayed in sequence of the book. Follow along with the book open, if you like.