Well Read
Embrace the traditional craft
Weaving is a creative activity that is likely to be dismissed as old-fashioned by many people. However, Creative Weaving by Sarah Howard & Elisabeth Kendrick (£12.99, Octopus Publishing) refreshes the ancient hobby with 30 vibrant, inspirational projects.
The easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions demonstrate how the fascinating techniques can create a real variety of gorgeous fabrics, using a broad range of interesting materials from ribbon to plastic. Weaving is given a new lease of life within the pages of this book, which shows that it’s an ideal way to make original gifts or stylish decorations for around the home.
The colours alone will have you itching to get started, and with no expensive equipment required, you’ll be designing unique fabrics in no time. Weaving allows you to experiment with an exciting range of textures, yarns or fabrics and finished pieces can be complemented with other crafts. A perfect read for beginners, each section explains a new technique with added suggestions for how to express personal creativity as you master the basics.
Creative Weaving is available from http://www.amazon.co.uk
