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Narrow bands woven in colorful patterns are a centuries-old part of Baltic craft tradition. Thedouble-slotted heddle makes patterned band weaving quicker to learn and easier to do, and this is the first book that offers beginnersinstructions for using it. The craft doesn’t involve bulkyequipmentall you need can be stored in a shoebox! Learn how to weave these beautiful bands stepby step, from the simple 5 pattern threads to the more complex 7 and 9 patterns. Color photographs illustrate the instructionsfor learning toweave. More than 140 patterns are included, along with principles for planning your own unique designs for contemporary uses such as straps, belts, bracelets, and even handfasting bands. The breathtaking range ofcolorful bands woven in Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia,Lithuania, and Norway are explored and offer additional inspiration.[AuthorName]By Susan J. Foulkes[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Susan J. Foulkes is a widely experienced designer/weaver and focuses her research on the woven patterned bands from around the Baltic region. She enjoys sharing her love of band weaving with others through teaching and publishing in craft magazines and journals.
[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]443 color images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]How to Create and Design with 5, 7, and 9 Pattern Threads[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]443 color images[/ColorPattern]