Step out of the weaving comfort zone and experiment with something new! Weave structures often have specific threading and treadling patterns that are unique to that particular weave structure and not shared with others. This book takes you out of the traditional method of weaving overshot patterns by using different treadling techniques. This will include weaving overshot patterns as Summer/Winter, Italian manner, starburst, crackle, and petit point just to name a few. The basic image is maintained in each example but the design takes on a whole new look! Each chapter walks you through the…mehr
Step out of the weaving comfort zone and experiment with something new! Weave structures often have specific threading and treadling patterns that are unique to that particular weave structure and not shared with others. This book takes you out of the traditional method of weaving overshot patterns by using different treadling techniques. This will include weaving overshot patterns as Summer/Winter, Italian manner, starburst, crackle, and petit point just to name a few. The basic image is maintained in each example but the design takes on a whole new look! Each chapter walks you through the setup for each method and includes projects with complete drafts and instructions so it’s easy to start weaving and watch the magic happen! Try the patterns for scarves, table runners, shawls, pillows and even some upholstered pieces. Once you've tried a few projects, you'll be able to apply what you've learned to any piece you desire!
Susan Kesler-Simpson is passionate about fiber arts and breaking down weaving techniques so that even beginners can learn the basic concepts. She is the author of Overshot Simply and Shadow Weave Simply. She has a B.S. and M.A. in Clothing, Textiles, and Design from the University of Nebraska, and enjoys teaching weaving and working in other crafts such as knitting, spinning, and crocheting. She resides in Danville, Pennsylvania.
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Contents Chapter 1: Overshot Review Chapter 2: Creating Profile Drafts from Overshot Drafts Chapter 3: Overshot as Swivel Project 1: Picture This Project 2: Child’s Play Chair Cover and Teddy Bear Chapter 4: Double-Sided Overshot Project 3: Delightful Duo Table Runner Project 4: Screen Saver Chapter 5: Overshot as Echo Weave Project 5: Azalea Scarf Project 6: Sage Table Runner Chapter 6: Overshot as Shadow Weave Project 7: Loops and Knot Poncho Project 8: Copper Pennies Scarf Chapter 7: Overshot with Clasp Weave Project 9: Skyline Shawl Chapter 8: Overshot as Lace Project 10: Star Pillows Project 11: Rock-A-Bye Chapter 9: Turned Drafts Project 12: Holiday Table Runner Project 13: Springtime Scarf Chapter 10: Overshot as Crackle Weave Project 14: Saturday Afternoon Place Mats Project 15: Playroom Chairs Chapter 11: Italian Manner Project 16: Coral Reef Scarf Project 17: Bei Diamanti Shawl Chapter 12: Overshot with Reversed Threads Project 18: Shadows Scarf Project 19: Picnic Perfect Tablecloth Chapter 13: Overshot as Boundweave Project 20: Luggage Racks Chapter 14: Overshot as Sunburst Project 21: Tea Party Place Mats Project 22: Shock Wave Table Runner Chapter 15: Overshot as Fractured Project 23: Bubbles Runners Project 24: Shades of Grape Scarf Chapter 16: Overshot as Petit Point Project 25: Relaxing Trio Chapter 17: Complementary Plain Weave Project 26: Eggplants and Avocados Table Runner Project 27: Beachcomber Table Runner Chapter 18: Overshot as Brocade Project 28: That’s a Take Table Runner and Basket Chapter 19: Overshot as Honeycomb Project 29: Times Two Tray Cloth Project 30: Quiet Time Chair Chapter 20: Overshot as Summer/Winter Project 31: Canopy Runner Project 32: Just for You Shawl Chapter 21: Overshot as Bronson Lace/Spot Bronson Project 33: Lacy Purses Project 34: Morse Code Place Mats Chapter 22: Overshot as Rep Weave Project 35: Windmills Table Runner Project 36: Greenspace Rug Chapter 23: Star of Bethlehem Resources Acknowledgments Visual Index