Mary Maddocks – författare

A modern guide to mastering the art of weaving through 17 stylish projects for your home.Weaving, by its nature, is a gentle and slow craft. It forces you to take time away from the daily grind and reconnect with your natural surroundings.In this beautiful new guide to weaving, Mary Maddocks brings this ancient art to the modern day. Packed with step-by-step tutorials and stunning lifestyle photography, this book starts with the basics; learn how to set up your loom, the essential stitches, discover how to create unique pattern and shapes – then explore your creativity further as you develop your own designs. The projects include wall hangings, cushion covers, a clutch bag, table mats, jewellery and more. Using organic materials and taking inspiration from the natural world, the projects in this book will encourage you to bring the outside into your home. The possibilities are endless.

Weaving is a modern guide that celebrates this ancient art. By nature, weaving is a gentle and slow craft and it will help you to discover the joy of making.Covering nine key stitches and multiple techniques, Mary Maddocks will teach you how to create your own woven fabrics, find inspiration from the natural world, and stitch a collection of 17 timeless homewares and accessories.Demystifying this craft through clear step-by-step instructions, from warping up your loom and using a shuttle to maintaining the correct tension and removing and displaying your work, this book has all the guidance you need to make and finish beautiful weavings.By Hand: Weaving is for those who want to learn a new craft, be more sustainable and create designs to cherish.