 Weaving
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| New! Beadweaving: Herringbone Stitch with C. Perrenoud: will teach you to make the herringbone stitch allowing you to make 4 projects: a ring, 2 different bracelets and a sea urchin-shaped basket. covers many different techniques. Aimed at the intermediate beadworker. 109 minutes. DVD only. $39.95. |
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| New! Beadweaving: Mirrix Loom with C. Chase: learn to weave and finish a bead soup bracelet, a bead soup purse and a bead tapestry with Claudia Chase, the inventor of Mirrix Looms and an expert tapestry and bead weaver. Features the Mirrix loom with shedding device although any bead loom can be used. 105 minutes. Videotape only. $40. |
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| Bead Woven Necklaces - Loom Beading Techniques with V. Blakelock: this requires a small frame loom which you can easily build from the video instructions. Make a stunning necklace while learning the entire process from designing to warping, stringing beads, etc. 82 minutes. DVD only. $39.95. |
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| Beginning Four Harness Weaving with Deborah Chandler: preparing a warp, warping the loom, reading draft patterns, tie-up and how to weave a number of different weave structures from the pattern draft that is provided. Explore plain weave, basket weave, rib weave with one and two colors, several twill combinations and the basics of doubleweave. If you are new to weaving, Introduction to Weaving is a prerequisite. 86 minutes. DVD only. $39.95. |
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| Boundweaving - Level I with N. Hoskins: how to design, draft and weave interesting weft-faced patterns and figures. Includes sample projects. 111 minutes. DVD only. $39.95. |
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| Card Weaving with Candace Crockett: this weaving technique allows you to weave without a loom; it involves simple tools, weaving cards and yarn. Video covers how to measure the warp, thread the cards, set up and weave patterned bands and how to stitch bands together to form larger fabrics. All you need are card weaving cards and any type of yarn. 97 minutes. Specify Video or DVD. $34.95. Set of 25 cards: $5.50. |
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| Color Interaction for Handweavers with Donna Sullivan: offers a systematic approach for applying color principles to handwoven structures, from warp-faced to weft-faced and in between. Learn how to successfully use color, and how the color interaction is affected by your choice of fiber and weave structure, size, distance and lighting. 40 minutes. Specify Video or DVD. $19.95. |
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| Cut Pile Rug Weaving with Orlo Duker: begins with a little history and includes detailed instructions for building a small frame loom that is strong enough to support a tight warp - neccessary for this type of weaving. Step-by-step instructions for warping the loom, weaving and finishing a first oriental cut-pile rug. Includes ideas for future designs. 101 minutes. Specify Video or DVD. $34.95. |
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| Doubleweave with Clotilde Barrett: designed for people with small looms - you learn how to weave wider width, double layer cloth. Make one side one color or pattern and the other side a different color. Instructions for folded cloth, tubes, slits, color-and-weave effects, pique, stitching, quilting, and doubleweave pick-up patterning. 95 minutes. Specify Video or DVD. $34.95. |
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| New! Dress Your Swedish Drawloom with B. Ashenden: covers mechanics of the drawloom, extending and threading the loom, shaft draw system, vertical single unit draw system, combination of both systems on the same warp, horizontal single unit draw system with pattern saving lashes, weaving damask with a sword, damask tie-ups, opphämta and smålandsväv. 113 minutes. Videotape only. $49.95. |
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| Dress your Loom the Swedish Way with B. Ashenden: learn about tie-ups for counterbalance and countermarche looms, how to warp from the back and how to make simple adjustments for efficient weaving. 120 min. Videotape only. $49.95. |
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| Handwoven Fabric - Structure and Pattern with M. van der Hoogt: think of this as a course in the Therory of Weaving. It will answer your questions about weave structure and pattern; graphed drawdowns, cross sections and woven samples illustrate the descriptions. A pocket dictionary is included which features a "Family Tree" of weaves. A great way to really understand what you are weaving. 45 minutes. Specify Video or DVD. $19.95. |
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| Ikats of Sumba, Indonesia - Tie-Dyeing and Weaving of Ceremonial Cloths with J. Willoughby: ikats in Sumba are made by tie-dyeing the warp and the weft yarns prior to weaving, using blue dye from indigo and a red dye from a tree root. Video covers spinning, tying, dyeing, weaving, designing and adding supplementary warp edgings. Not a how-to video. 57 minutes. Videotape only. $34.95. |
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| Introduction to Weaving with Deborah Chandler: a video for new weavers. From vocabulary to tools of the trade, this will help you get going. Measuring yarn quantities, preparing a warp, etc. This is a prerequisite to all other weaving courses. 57 minutes. DVD only. $29.95. |
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| Kromski Products - New Voyager DVD: this 143-minute DVD from New Voyager covers all Kromski products, how to assemble all 4 Kromski wheels and the rigid heddle loom The Harp, plus how to begin spinning your first yarn and how to warp and start weaving on your rigid heddle loom. A good beginner's introduction to weaving and spinning. (this DVD is now included with every Kromski wheel (except Sonata) and Harp loom). $12. |
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Mirrix Looms by C. Chase: covers every aspect of setting up and warping Mirrix looms and accessories. Now included with each Mirrix loom. 60 minutes. This video does not have audio but shows shows everything. Also, this video comes with all new Mirrix looms.DVD only. $10
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| Navajo Weaving with Maloney & Clark: you will learn about the tools, yarn & equipment, how to spin and ply edging cord, prepare the warp, make the heddles, design a rug and weave it. Covers many techniques plus stories, traditions and inspiring rugs. 2 tapes, 231 minutes.Specify Video or DVD. $39.95. |
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| Rigid Heddle Weaving - Level 1 with Betty Davenport: if you've always wanted to weave, but don't have space for a large floor loom, this is a great way to get started. Rigid heddle looms are small and inexpensive. You will be guided through two warping processes and offered tips and techniques as you weave a beautiful wool scarf and a set of cotton placemats. Lots of tips. 93 minutes. DVD only. $34.95. |
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| Rug Weaving: Block Weaves and Shaft-Switching with J. Collingwood, Peter's son: learn how to make a durable weft-faced rug from threading to finishing, and how to do shaft switching on any loom. 132 minutes. DVD only. $39.95. |
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| Supplementary Warp Patterning - Inkle Loom Techniques with Jacquetta Nisbet: learn the optimum techniques for setting up and weaving on an inkle loom. Learn supplementary warp-patterning. By hand manipulating warp yarns, you can have a great time with color and create unusual intricate designs. 87 minutes. DVD only. $29.95. |
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| New! Tapestry Techniques for Fabric for Clothing with N. Harvey: learn how to weave hatchings and hachures and how to vary them to create drapable fabric. Also how to choose the appropriate yarns, weave a variety of samples, calculate shrinkage and warp & weft quantities, and create a design. Also includes tips on cutting, weaving and sewing. 118". DVD only. $39.95. |
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| Tapestry Techniques for Rug Weaving with N. Harvey: learn how to weave using warp and weft interlocking techniques and explore weaving diagonal and vertical joins with variations, plus how to work a lazy line and horizontal and vertical stripe. Includes suggestions on warping, materials and finishing. 142". Specify Video or DVD. $39.95. |
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| Tapestry Weaving - Level I with Nancy Harvey: tapestry is a pictorial weaving technique and can be woven on any type of loom - even a simple self-constructed frame loom and instructions for making one are included in the video. This course includes technical considerations as well as many tapestry techniques and three projects. 110 minutes. Specify Video or DVD. $39.95. |
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| Tapestry Weaving - Level II: continues where Level I left off. Techniques include horizontal & vertical shading, vertical outlining, how to create overlapping transparent imagery and more. 104 minutes. Specify Video or DVD. $39.95. |
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| Tips, Tricks and Problem Solvers for the Handweaver with Sallie Guy: timesaving ideas and imaginative approaches to correct problems. 60 minutes. DVD. $29.95. |
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| Triangle Frame Loom Weaving Magic with C. Leigh: how to choose yarns, determine quantities needed and design a project, plus finishing. Techniques include plain weave, leno lace and twill plus color changes. Also how to put pieces together. DVD. 90 minutes. $34.95. |
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| Tri-Babies and Handwoven Triangular Shawls with B. Borgerd: no loom warping, cutting or measuring is required with this type of loom. Learn about weaving, changing colors, correcting errors, fringe, neck edge finishes and blocking. You will also learn how to make a flower pin using a cardboard loom. 60 minutes. Videotape only. $34.95. |
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| Tubular Woven Finishes - Backstrap Loom Techniques with J. Nisbet: learn how to weave beautiful edgings and finishes for your woven pieces, how to use a backstrap loom and weave various flat and tubular bands including one that is attached to the edge of another woven piece while the band itself is being woven. These exquisite finishes are like those you see on ponchos and bags from Peru and Bolivia. 73 minutes. Specify Video or DVD. $29.95. |
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| Warping and Loom Preparation with Sallie Guy: in this video, Sally is warping on several looms from back to front with the use of a paddle and a raddle. The tips and techniques apply to all types of 4-harness looms. 60 minutes. DVD. $29.95. |
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| Warping on a Shoestring with N. Sanders: this speed warping method has been taught at workshops and conferences throughout the US. See how to tie on warps with shoestrings for easy tensioning, how to use string cradles to hold lease sticks, rods and beater, how to warp and use a second warp beam, how to remove the warp quickly and more. 39 minutes. DVD only. $23.50. |
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| New! Warping the Loom Back to Front with P. Osterkamp: learn to warp your loom by yourself back to front. You should have some basic weaving knowledge and have threaded a 4-shaft loom at least once. Learn how to measure the warp, load the raddle, beam the warp, thread the heddles, sley the reed and tie the warp to the cloth beam. Includes many timesaving techniques and problem solving tips. 62 minutes. DVD only. $40.95. |
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| Warp Painting Plus Garment Design and Construction Tips with Freeman & Lamb: how to weave a variety of beautiful fabrics all in plain weave using fiber reactive dyes on the warp. Includes scarf, jacket and vest projects. 90 minutes. DVD only. $39.95. |
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| Weave Drafting, the Easy Way - Part 1 with C. LaLena: if you are familiar with a 4-harness loom, this will teach you how to write a weave plan and develop the threading, tie-up and treadling from the plan. You will learn about color and weave effects and will be introduced to the concept of blocks and drafting shortcuts. 69 minutes. Specify Video or DVD. $29.95. |
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| Weave Drafting, the Easy Way - Part 2 with C. LaLena: learn how to design your own weaves, work with 2-thread constructions, diagonal drafts and profile drafts. You will learn many tips and shortcuts as you explore lace weaves, waffle weave, overshot and twills for 4 and 6 harnesses. 74 minutes. Specify Video or DVD. $29.95. |
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| New! Weaving on the Ashford Knitters Loom: shows how to warp and weave your first scarf on a rigid heddle loom. 12 minutes. DVD only. $12.50. |
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Wool Challenge: from shearing the sheep to spinning the wool, warping the loom, weaving, washing the fabric and constructing a garment. 19 minutes. Videotape only. $17.50.
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