Weil - Weaving within reach: beautiful woven projects by hand or by loom

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

First, I want to thank all of my readers and followers who have supported me through the years and joined me on this creative journey. None of this would be possible without your support and enthusiasm. It makes me so happy to bring a little joy and handmade beauty into your lives.

I want to thank my family. To Allie, whose creative force, love, and style amaze me, even at the age of twelve. To fourteen-year-old Baillie, whose jokes and kindness always come through when I need them most. To Charlie, age fifteen, whose steady presence and love I feel in such a profound way. And also to Sandy, my husband, who supports me every day with little and big acts of kindness that always touch my heart. I love you all more than I could ever say in words.

To my mom, who is always available at the other end of the phone line with advice, encouragement, empathy, and lots of love. To Jojo, whose creative energy and style is such an inspiration. Thanks always for your time and ideas! To Baillie, for sage and realistic advice, always telling the truth, and helping to fill the void. To Emily, for your warmth, cheer, and enthusiasm.

Huge thanks to Lindsay Ewald, who filled in every gap. Thank you for getting the kids where they needed to be and making sure we all had healthy food along the way. Plus, thanks for picking up slack in the shop. You have no idea how much your support and love contributes to the happiness of everyone in the family. Thanks to Kayla Coffland, whose capable, assisting hands kept the blog running when I had little bandwidth for it!

Angelin, thanks for your vision, encouragement, and excitement, which always came when I needed it most. Thanks to Stefanie Von Borstel for making this book happen and for the original introduction to Potter. Natalie Warady, stylist extraordinaire, thank you for going above and beyond and creating such beauty. Thanks to Rebecca Stumpf for her talent and amazing ability to frame a fabulous photo. And to Jimena Peck, for your assistance, vision, and always positive attitude.

To the beautiful models Ryder Ellis, Morgan Owens, Hida Aguilar, and Jimena Peck, who helped make my projects look so gorgeous. An especially big thanks to Morgan, who was also in my first book. I love having your continued presence. Thanks to Beth Walker for lovely makeup and hair.

To Ian Dingman, thank you for your instincts and excitement and for making the book look so fantastic. I want to send huge thanks to the rest of the skilled and hardworking staff at Potter, including art director Stephanie Huntwork, production editor Ada Yonenaka, production manager Heather Williamson, prepress production assistant Nick Patton, and managing editor Aislinn Belton. Thank you, Kathy Brock, for your careful and thorough read. Special thanks to Stephanie Sokolov for lending your weaving wisdom.

Thank you to my creative friends who were there at the critical turning points of this book, including Miriam Felton (the title!), Marisa Cummings, Laura Nelkin, Camille DeAngelis, Anna Joyce, and Lisa Solomon. Your support and faith in me makes all the difference. And thanks to all my other friends for your encouraging words along the way!

FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT

My heart holds so much gratitude for Coloradoits places and spaces, its mountains and streams, its energy and character. And so, thanks to the owners of Amigo Motor Lodge in Salida, the Bread Bar in Silver Plume, and the Glamping Tents in Westcliffe, who lent their beautiful decor and unique places as the backdrop for this book.

Thank you for the generous yarn support from Loopy Mango, Purl Soho, Habu Textiles, Knit Collage, Quince & Co, Mama Knows Luxury, Cascade, Little Dandelion, and Camellia Fiber Company. I appreciate your help in making this book possible. Your dedication to beauty and contribution to the world of fiber arts does not go unnoticed! Thanks also to Voss Art & Home, Yore, and Fawns Leap in Boulder and Longmont, Colorado, who lent such beautiful objects and clothing for the shoot.

WEAVING CHARTS

To download a PDF of the following weaving charts, go to http://rhlink.com/9780451499226a001.

PATTERNED BRACELET CHART ()

TRIANGLE TANK TOP PATTERN ()

TWILL WEAVE (PAGES )

GRAY = OVER

WHITE = UNDER

If altering pattern, you must include multiples of 2 warp threads for selvedge to work out in over under pattern.

Repeat over 4 warp threads.

PLAIN WEAVE ()

Repeat over 2 warp threads.

HERRINGBONE WEAVE CHART ()

If altering the pattern, you must stop pattern on warp thread 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, or 12 of repeat for selvedge work out in over-under pattern.

Repeat over 12 warp threads.

HEY LOVELY PENNANT CHART ()

RESOURCES

Thank you for the generous yarn support from Loopy Mango, Purl Soho, Habu Textiles, Knit Collage, Quince & Co, Cascade, Camellia Fiber Company, Mama Knows Luxury, and Little Dandelion.

FRAME LOOMS,

Hockett Hand Loom comes with comb, shed stick, shuttle, weaving needle (flaxandtwine.com)

Maryanne Moodie Loom flaxandtwine.com

Beka XL Loom comes with shuttle, shed stick, weaving needle (flaxandtwine.com)

LOOM TOOLS,

Comb (cherry-creek-valley-farms.myshopify.com)

Shuttle Typically, a loom comes with a stick shuttle. I like the Schacht Belt Shuttle. (yarn.com)

6" Metal Weaving Needle (fancytiger.com)

SPECIFIC PROJECTS

Chunky Basketweave Pillow,

Watercolor Linen, Rose Quartz (purlsoho.com)

Leather Lanyard,

Bead Landing Cording, Multicolor Soft Suede Lace (michaels.com)

antique brass rings and clips (etsy.com)

wooden beads (etsy.com)

Keepsake Stones,

Twined Rope Bowl,

" rope (knotandrope.com)

Velvet Ribbon Bolster,

velvet ribbon (etsy.com/shop/eabdesigns)

6" x 16" neck roll bolster (amazon.com)

Twill Tape Bento Bag,

cotton twill tape (etsy.com/shop/SeventhHill)

Valdani embroidery thread (amazon.com)

Twine Glass Sleeves,

hemp twine, 10" glasses (flaxandtwine.com)

Coiled Medallions,

polished hemp twine (etsy.com)

Valdani embroidery thread (amazon.com)

Wild Grass Wall Hanging,

Ken Burns grass (local nursery)

Martha Stewart Crafts Doily Lace Gold Thread (amazon.com)

Color-Block Bangles,

hexagon bangles (claires.com)

Rope Statement Necklace,

#6 cotton sash cord (amazon.com)

jewelry chain and fittings (joanns.com)

Stuffed Bunny Rabbit,

mat board (utrecht.com)

raw cotton stuffing (organiccottonplus.com)

Roving Vase,

mat board (utrecht.com)