Radical Potholder Weaving: Techniques and Inspiration for the Potholder Loom; 100+ Weaving Patterns

Deborah Jean Cohen

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Book cover for Radical Potholder Weaving: Techniques and Inspiration for the Potholder Loom; 100+ Weaving Patterns

Radical Potholder Weaving: Techniques and Inspiration for the Potholder Loom; 100+ Weaving Patterns

Radical Potholder Weaving: Techniques and Inspiration for the Potholder Loom; 100+ Weaving Patterns

Deborah Jean Cohen

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Description

MAKE THE JOURNEY FROM POTHOLDERS TO WOVEN ART

Inside this book you'll find more than 100 patterns for your potholder looms: in plain weave, shadow weave, and twill. The majority of these are new, never charted for the small loom before, and the rest are strong classic patterns chosen to complete the collection. One chapter teaches you how to convert floor loom drafts for the potholder loom, reverse engineer any potholder, and chart your own design. Others introduce you to intriguing weaving techniques--and of course basics are explained: sources, tips, heads-up advice. Look inside!

It is our hope that this book will catalyze your creative energy, opening a door to new territory beyond. The weavers who are the soul of this book--Mary, Christine, Andréa, Kendal, Paula, and Deborah--all know, from experience, this: There's a certain space inside of us all ready to expand, and this expansion gives us a sense of spacious freedom, creative inspiration, and delight. We wish this for you, and may your journey be a happy one!

About the Author

Deborah Jean Cohen began designing potholder weaving patterns when she was disappointed in the number of patterns available and began to convert other weaving patterns to work on her potholder loom. She found that the possibilities were endless, and she soon found others online who were also excited by what you could weave on a small loom. She is the founder and administrator of Radical Potholder Weavers, a dynamic, fast-growing Facebook Group, and she has also given Zoom workshops through The Weaving Way Community. IG @deborahjeancohen and @radicalpotholderweavers

Critical Reviews

If you are a potholder enthusiast pondering what to make next, Radical Potholder Weaving, Cohen's second book, has over 100 ideas for you! The author aims to help the reader understand patterns, learn how to make patterns, and create gorgeous potholders...The images in the book are wonderful and plentiful. I appreciated the detail as well as the quantity. There are several references to down-to-earth, practical, and inexpensive materials that can be used to make potholders, sources for additional items you might need or want, and even information about making your own loops is included!--Gene Pease "Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot" (12/2/2024 12:00:00 AM)

Publishing Information

Publisher: Stackpole Books
Pub date: 2024-07-16
Length: 240 pages

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