Tina Ignell

Favorite Scandinavian Projects To Weave
45 Stylish Designs for the Modern Home
Tina Ignell

Pages: 127
Cost: $16.47 thru Amazon (cover price $24.95)
Hard Cover (errata page included)

Beautiful photos, inspirational projects, in both colorful materials and simple elegant naturals fill this book. Step-by step instructions, drafts and care of the finished textiles included. What I really like is how the index is organized. The first page it is organized by project type. The next page the projects are arranged according to the number of shafts and treadles. A source list is also included. I've already picked a few projects to put on my "to-do" list.

Projects:
Blankets, Rugs, Hammock Fabric, Upholstery Fabric, Cushions, Mats, Table Cloths, Mats, Towels, Throws, Curtains, Napkins, Placemats, Pillows and Runners.

Weave Structures used:
Rep, Overshot, M’s and O’s, Tabby (with Inlay), Twills, Rya, Rag Rya, Double Weave, Corduroy, Plattvav (monks belt variation), Huckaback, Block Damask, Half drall, Color Effect and Waffle Weave.

Materials Used for warp and weft:
Mohair, Linen, Cottons, Cottolin, Wools, Paper Twine, Fleece, Jute, Clean Rag Straw, and Cotton Rags.

Shafts needed for projects: 2, 4, 6, and 8

Cross-stitch, inlay and stenciling are techniques also used to embellish the projects.

This message is noted on the introduction Page:
NOTE: Throughout this book, yarn grist, indicated by meters per kilo, has not been translated into US yards per pounds. All other weights are listed in both metric and US terms. For reference, 1 meter = 39.25 in. and 1 kilo = 2.2 pounds.… (meer)