The Joy of Weaving: Modern Frame Loom Projects for Beginners

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Warp & Weave Your Way to Fiber Craft Prowess The weaving game just got a whole lot more vibrant. Beginners will love the easy-to-follow approach and bright, cheerful style of weaver extraordinaire and instructor Jen Duffin. With Jen's expert direction, you'll go from learning to warp your loom and weaving basic stitches to creating colorful, professional-quality tapestries in 12 step-by-step projects. Learn essential-and fun-techniques with the classic Party Weave, then experiment with unconventional materials with Into the Wild Weave or the bubbly Sunset Gradient Weave. Try your hand at unique color blocking with Rainbow Plaid, or play with shape with a circular loom in Cloudy with a Chance of Rainbows. Each project helps you build your skills and confidence as a weaver and results in bold, colorful pieces that are sure to brighten up your home. Through these projects, Jen will expand your realm of weaving possibilities, so you'll be on your way to warping, weaving and displaying your treasured wall art in no time.

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"With fun patterns, colors, textures, Jen Duffin's creative energy resonates throughout this book. Embark on a weaving journey with one of the finest artists and teachers in the fiber world!"
--Adeline Wang, creator of By Adeline Wang

"The images in this book are super fun and inspiring while the instructions are clear and concise, making it a breeze for beginners to dive into the world of weaving!"
--Michelle Chesson, creator of Roving Textiles

Author Bio

Jen Duffin is a fiber artist specializing in frame-loom weaving. She runs Nova Mercury, an online business where she sells her projects and offers workshops. Her signature rainbow art was selected as a finalist for the 2019 Etsy Awards, and she took home the Canadian People's Choice award. She lives with her partner, two children, and dog in Montreal, Canada.