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Woven bands from Sweden Ebook

Gagnef Apron Bands

by Susan J Foulkes

US $6.68
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About the Ebook
Develop your band weaving skills with 70 traditional Swedish patterns. Building on techniques outlined in my book about Sámi Band Weaving, these examples are drawn from the Dalarna region of central Sweden. A chance purchase of a beautifully woven old band led me to research its history and analyse its amazing variety of woven patterns.

I have made a number of YouTube videos about band weaving.

Weaving narrow warp faced bands http://youtu.be/owtV3YEly18

Using the Sunna heddle to weave patterned bands at:

http://youtu.be/lx-HzxW6t-s
Features & Details
  • Primary Category: Crafts & Hobbies
  • Version Fixed-layout ebook, 40 pgs
  • Publish Date: Jul 15, 2012
  • Last Edit Jan 19, 2023
  • Language English
  • Keywords weaving, band
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About the Creator
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Susan J Foulkes
Durham, UK

I am a designer/weaver who loves to use natural yarns in my work. I am researching the beautiful folk bands from the Baltic region. After visiting Sweden to examine the wealth of woven treasures in various museums, I became particularly interested in Sámi weaving. I have analysed many of their beautiful bands to enable them to be appreciated by a wider audience.

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