The Woven Home: Easy Frame Loom Projects to Spruce Up Your Living Space

Product Description

Simple Weaving Projects for Stunning Wall Hangings, Pillows and More Learn to create your own handwoven home accents with Rainie Owen, weaving instructor and founder of the online fiber art supply shop The Unusual Pear. Rainie’s unique designs blend natural colors, soft fibers and organic shapes to bring warmth and style to your living space. You’ll love making trendy décor like the Pastel Pop Wall Hanging, which mixes yarn and plush roving for a striking textured effect, and mastering patterns with the geometric Potted Plant Mat―the perfect accessory for your favorite houseplant. Getting started is simple with a small, portable frame loom that fits right on your desk or coffee table. You’ll even learn how to make your own! Build your skills by moving from simple designs to more complex, detailed projects. In just a few easy steps, turn your one-of-a-kind weavings into practical items like the Tablet Buttoned Pouch and Herringbone Cushion. With Rainie’s foolproof instructions and comprehensive step-by-step images, this book has everything you need to begin your weaving journey.

Review

“Filled with projects to inspire newbies and seasoned weavers alike, The Woven Home is a great gift to yourself or any crafter in your life.” ―Maryanne Moodie, author of On the Loom “The Woven Home brings fresh content to the weaving community at large and would be a wonderful addition to any weaver’s library.” ―Rachel Denbow, author of DIY Woven Art “Rainie explains techniques in a way that will make anyone who loves yarn want to learn how to weave!” ―Lindsey Campbell, author of Welcome to Weaving “From one of the original voices of modern weaving, Rainie’s debut book is a must-read for weavers of all skill levels, looking to add a special, handmade touch to their homes!” ―Ashley Thurman, founder and CEO of FibreShare

From the Back Cover

Learn to create your own handwoven home accents with Rainie Owen, weaving instructor and founder of the online fiber art supply shop The Unusual Pear. Rainie?s unique designs blend natural colors, soft fibers and organic shapes to bring warmth and style to your living space. You?ll love making trendy décor like the Pastel Pop Wall Hanging, which mixes yarn and plush roving for a striking textured effect, and mastering patterns with the geometric Potted Plant Mat?the perfect accessory for your favorite houseplant. Getting started is simple with a small, portable frame loom that fits right on your desk or coffee table. You?ll even learn how to make your own! Build your skills by moving from simple designs to more complex, detailed projects. In just a few easy steps, turn your one-of-a-kind weavings into practical items like the Tablet Buttoned Pouch and Herringbone Cushion. With Rainie?s foolproof instructions and comprehensive step-by-step images, this book has everything you need to begin your weaving journey. This book will have 20 projects and 75 photos.

About the Author

Rainie Owen is a fiber artist, international weaving instructor and founder of The Unusual Pear. She designs and makes weaving supplies, and hand spins and dyes yarn from her home studio. Her weaving supplies have been featured in
Better Homes and Gardens and the Etsy Australia Blog, among other publications. She lives in Newcastle, Australia, and ships her fiber art supplies worldwide from www.theunusualpear.com.