Harumi Kageyama

Weaving, Arts & Crafts, Crafts & Hobbies, Nonfiction (Adult)

The book is an exceptional work of instruction and beauty. The instructions bring the art of weaving to everyone and provide a level of accessibility that fits most budgets. Using found resources, handmade, or everyday objects as looms, the projects described in the book are small and create useful objects. The demonstrated projects use a variety of materials including yarns, ribbons, leather, wire, fabric, and natural fibers. The presentation of the projects encourages readers to experiment and try new materials. The language of weaving is presented clearly and most readers will pick it up quickly. The size of the projects encourage discovery of weaving, because new learners have a smaller investment of time and money. As a translation from the Japanese original, the book includes perfect instructions in a friendly, easy to use text. The images, examples of weaving, and collections of materials give the book a sense of the author being with you as you peruse the projects. The diagrams and tool descriptions are valuable and easy to follow. Weaving with Little Handmade Looms is recommended for crafters everywhere. The book would be an excellent addition to all public libraries, libraries serving maker populations, and libraries that support creativity.… (meer)