On the Loom – A Modern Weaver’s Guide – Book Review

Last Updated on July 1, 2022 by Cheryl Moreo

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Maryanne Moodie is a professional textile artist and teacher. Her work has been featured in New York Magazine, Anthology, and O, the Oprah Magazine, and online on Design*Sponge and The Design Files. A finalist in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards in both 2014 and 2015, she sells her work on Etsy and through online shops and boutiques around the country.

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“On the Loom – A Modern Weaver’s Guide” by Maryanne Moodie is an introduction to weaving on a simple rectangular frame loom, circular looms, and non-traditional looms.

Maryanne takes you through the necessary tools, how to choose fibers, weaving basics, and color design and harmony.

I think that Maryanne was given a bum rap in some of the reviews I have read. The reviewers were expecting the book to be a more advanced technique book. This book is a great book for those of us who are into weaving on small looms and projects. I love this book for that reason. Right now in my own weaving mind, I am enjoying small loom weaving.

“On the Loom – A Modern Weaver’s Guide” is a basic weaving book. But, it is chocked full of fun projects. This book is for anyone wanting to learn to weave. It is not for weavers who are looking for advanced weaving or complicated tapestries.

Projects in the “On the Loom – A Modern Weaver’s Guide

Rectangular Looms

• Woven Wall Hanging Sampler
• Rag Rug
• Moroccan Boucherouite Rug
• Everyday Tote
• Chunky Scarf
• Fabric Strip Wall Hanging
• Date Night Bag
• Woven Necklace

Circular Looms

• Fringed Place Mats
• Plant Cradle
• Wrapped Lampshade
• Holiday Ornaments
• Teepee
• Dream Catcher
• Rya Knot Cushion
• Denim Catchall Basket

Non-traditional Looms

• Draped Wall Hanging
• Bicycle Basket
• Branch Weaving
• Festival Hair Tapestry
• Crystal Mat
• Nature Weaving
• Camera Strap
• Woven Party Backdrop

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