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The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving - Susan Kesler-Simpson

The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving

* 51 Hand Towel Patterns with Imaginative Images for Every Occasion * For Jack Looms with 8 or Fewer Shafts
Buch | Softcover
184 Seiten
2026
Stackpole Books (Verlag)
978-0-8117-7650-9 (ISBN)
CHF 45,90 inkl. MwSt
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Discover the artistry and precision of the summer and winter weave structure. Whether you’re a seasoned weaver or just starting, this book provides a deep dive into the intricate world of pattern weaving, offering a clear, step-by-step guide to mastering this versatile technique. With expert insights on reading treadling charts, reversing images, and utilizing multi-pedal treadling for jack looms, Kesler-Simpson demystifies the process, making complex designs accessible and achievable.

Featuring over 50 unique motifs, from playful kitties and bunnies to Santas, sheep, tulips, and so many more, this book is packed with inspiration. Each motif is featured on a hand towel designed to be woven on an 8-shaft loom, but the patterns can easily be translated into table runners, blankets, or decorative accents. Following the detailed instructions and helpful troubleshooting tips, you’ll gain confidence in your ability to create stunning woven imagery.

More than just a pattern book, The Magic of Summer and Winter Weaving is a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship. Through meticulous experimentation and a passion for design, Kesler-Simpson shares not only her expertise but also the joy of bringing images to life through thread. Whether you’re looking to expand your weaving skills or add a new dimension to your craft, this book is an essential guide to unlocking the endless possibilities of summer and winter weaving.


Learn the technique of summer and winter weaving from award-winning weaver and prolific author Susan Kesler-Simpson
Meant for weavers looking to learn new techniques and improve your craft
51 pattern blocks for weaving during any season including cats, dogs, and bunnies, fall motifs like skulls and fallen leaves, flowers and plants like thistles and tulips, sweet treats like ice cream and cupcakes, landscapes, and more!
Weave handmadetextiles for your home year-round and gifts for any occasion
For use with an 8-shaft loom
8.5 x 11 inch pages make it easy to see graphs and instructions
Written and designed by humans, for humans

Susan Kesler-Simpson is passionate about fiber arts and breaking down complex weaving techniques so that even beginners can learn the basic concepts. She is the author of the successful Overshot Simply, Shadow Weave Simply, Crackle Weave Simply, and Creative Treadling with Overshot, and has a B.S. and M.A. in Clothing, Textiles, and Design from the University of Nebraska. She enjoys teaching weaving and working in other crafts such as knitting, spinning, and crocheting. She resides in Danville, Pennsylvania.

Introduction    

Chapter 1 The Most Important Chapter         

Chapter 2 Reading the Treadling Charts        

Chapter 3 Reversing Images   

Chapter 4 Profile Drafts          

Chapter 5 Multi-Pedal Treadling for Jack Looms      

Chapter 6 Putting Different Images onto One Project           

Chapter 7 The Problem of Too Many Shafts Rising  

Projects          

Cat Wagging Tail        

Cat Sitting Pretty        

Kitty Butt        

Fluffy-Tailed Bunnies 

Flavors of Summer     

Lickity Split    

It’s Spicy         

Play Me a Tune           

Jack-O’-Lantern         

Autumn Leaves          

Pumpkin Patch            

Three Crosses 

Scary Skulls    

Dog Tales        

There’s No Place Like Gnome           

Santa Claus     

Southwest Sunset        

Desert Landscape       

Just a Green Garden Snake     

Rattlesnake     

Umbrellas for a Rainy Day     

Christmas Stockings   

Spiders!!!        

Tulips  

Blue Flowers   

Poppies           

Footballs         

Snowflakes     

Monsters and Robots  

Christmas Ornaments 

Christmas Trees          

Birdhouses      

Christmas Wreath       

Candle and Holder      

Shamrocks      

Scottish Thistle           

Owls    

Sheep  

Butterflies       

Snowmen        

Cupcakes        

Dapper Dachshund     

Cows   

Honeybees      

Vegetable Garden       

Happy Hour    

Teddy Bears    

Mushrooms     

Pigs     

Red or White? 

Alpacas and Llamas  

Musical Notes Scarf (bonus project for 16-shaft loom)    

Resources     

Erscheint lt. Verlag 17.2.2026
Zusatzinfo 130 Charts, 105 Color Photos
Verlagsort Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Sprache englisch
Maße 216 x 279 mm
Gewicht 712 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Freizeit / Hobby Handarbeit / Textiles
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Freizeit / Hobby Kreatives Gestalten
ISBN-10 0-8117-7650-6 / 0811776506
ISBN-13 978-0-8117-7650-9 / 9780811776509
Zustand Neuware
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