I missed the opportunity to download this, so I purchased it. It's got great projects and I'm glad I own this book

This is a fabulous resource for weavers or those who want to learn. You can do great things without a massive loom.

Princeton Architectural Press has produced a gorgeous book with stunning photos and instructive text on using a small loom to craft five woven projects, including wall art, a tote bag and placemats. Readers learn both basic and advanced techniques for weaving works of art using such beautiful patterns such as herringbone, rib, twill, basket and bird's eye. 5 of 5 stars.

Thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine. Pub Date 18 Sep 2018. #WeavingOnAlittleLoom #NetGalley.

I love this book. Just looking at the beautiful photos makes me smile. The directions are clear and well illustrated. The patterns appear to be easy to follow. I would love to weave some of the items in the book.

This is a well thought out and executed instructional book for a beautiful craft. The author describes in detail the equipment needed , the use of each piece of equipment , the materials needed and the skills to accomplish weaving of. many different types. Step by step instructions with instructive photographs teach the necessary skills. This is an excellent workbook to learn the skill. Everything is covered from building the loom to finishing the projects. All the projects included give step by step instruction to create place-mats, wall-hangings, tote bags and more. Different patterns and stitches are covered and materials suggested are often natural substances found in nature. This is a beautiful instructional handbook.

Weaving on a Little Loom gives a great in-depth introduction to tapestry weaving. It is a lot more thorough than many of the other tapestry weaving books I have in my collection, covering tools of the trade, setting up your loom, shuttles, joining wefts, making curves and angles, rya knots, soumak stitch, looping, plain weave, herringbone, rib, basket weave, bird’s eye, twill, edging techniques and more. All the techniques have clear photo tutorials with great .photography. All the projects are things I could see myself making, displaying and using. This is a great book for those interested in weaving on a tapestry loom. I received an arc copy of this book via netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thanks to Princeton Architectural Press and Netgalley.com for my copy.
Ms. Daly demystifies weaving on a little loom. The book is beautifully photographed with clear illustrations and explanation of techniques. As a novice weaver, I found this book to be extremely helpful.

This book had a lot of great information and is a wonderful reference for someone who is looking to start out weaving. In depth explanations of the fibers used, as well as the history of weaving. There is a step by step guide to setting up one's own small loom, and several projects to use the skills explained in the book.

This looks like a great beginner book, especially if your style is more muted and classic rather than the other beginning weaving books on the market that are more "neon." Great photos and directions in this one.

While I'm not new to weaving, I am new to weaving on the very simple, little looms featured here. Having woven in the past on rigid heddle looms and a larger 4-shaft floor loom, I've always been interested in tapestry weaving techniques. Daly has provided everything one needs to get started weaving, including instruction on making a simple cardboard loom. This makes weaving a more accessible craft for anyone to try out before investing in more expensive tools. Instruction is given too on making a frame loom. This can also be done very cheaply by purchasing a frame from a thrift store or garage sale (look for inexpensive yarn at these places as well!). Daly covers a range of techniques and the projects give the maker an opportunity to practice these techniques. Instructions are clearly written and are accompanied by photographs illustrating each step. Daly's manner is very encouraging for a new weaver. If you've been interested in weaving and want to start with a simple loom, this is a great book to learn all the basic techniques you'll need to create everything from place mats to wall hangings and more.

Thank you to Fiona Daly, Princeton Architectural Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this wonderful book. All comments are my own, unbiased opinion.

I received a copy through NetGalley in exchange for a review.

As a weaver already, on big looms normally, tiny manual weaving has mystified me, as it's not how I learned, so I was excited to get a copy of Weaving on a Little Loom by Fiona Daly.

This is a solid comprehensive guide to weaving, no matter what your skill or tools available. I liked the fact that even if you don't have access to the nicer weaving frames, she tells you how to make a frame using cardboard. She tells you how to get each one up. The required tools, she breaks down different fibers commonly used for weaving, ideas for projects, step by step instructions for everything!
It's all very simply explained, there's no mystery here, it's all wonderfully broken down for you. She even introduces you to more complicated weaving patterns, giving you a small window on how far you can push the making on cloth. She even covers knots, different weaving techniques even down to finishing your pieces.

This was a wonderful book. There was even informal that was completely useful to me, and I've been weaving on a floor loom for years. Anyone who is curious about weaving should check Weaving on a Little Loom out! I can't wait to try some of these projects myself!

Weaving on a Little Loom is a new tutorial weaving book from Fiona Daly. Due out 18th September 2018, it's 144 pages and available in paperback format. It's produced by Princeton Architectural Press.

One thing which struck me right away about this book is that it's written in a reassuringly friendly manner. There's a real 'you can do it' vibe. This is a complete beginner's book and as such, there's a lot of emphasis on making do, simplicity of tools and not much initial cash outlay. There's a tutorial for making a cardboard lap loom which will function fairly well for intro projects.

There are a certain number of unavoidable technical terms, but they seem to be introduced slowly and well. There's also a good beginner's glossary at the back and a usable index.

The book is logically structured. The first 18% is given over to an introduction and history of weaving, fibres, tools and warping. The next 40% covers different weaves and some finishing techniques. Surprisingly, the weaving patterns are not just plain weave and twill, but also include basketweave, herringbone, birdseye and more. The final third of the book is given over to specific project tutorials.

One of the projects is (of course) the ubiquitous placemat, but in this case it serves as a type of sampler, giving a visual record of several different weaves introduced in earlier chapters.

I found the book more appealing and accessible than the usual (dry!) intro weaving manual. It's clear and well written enough that I could also see using it in a classroom setting for younger weavers (middle school+), in a senior center or other classroom setting.

Four stars.

Learning to weave can be tough. It seems as if most books on the subject want either to move you quickly to complex looms or don't really answer beginner's questions. Not so with Daly's outstanding book.

The looms she uses are as simple as can be (one is even made from cardboard) but the clear detailed information she gives you goes deep into weaving. Best of all every bit of it is presented in a way that makes it clear, understandable and achievable by a complete novice.

Illustrated with clear pictures, graphs and diagrams and including several different projects, this book is so much better than any other book I have seen on beginning to weave that it should soon become indispensable.

If you have ever wanted to try weaving buy this book right now!

Everything a beginning weaver needs to start Weaving on a Little Loom.

This book has clear and concise instructions—most with pictures or diagrams. It begins with the tools needed. Next, the author describes the different weaving and edging techniques. Finally, there are five project plans: a wall hanging, a clutch bag, a placemat, a pillow and a larger tote or laptop bag. What is nicer are the explanations of how to plan your own projects from the conceptual drawings to yarn selection to spec sheet creation. The spec sheet includes all the detail about the project allowing it to be replicated later.

I love the easy “friend talking about their favorite hobby” feel of the text. The author, by clearly laying out the requirements, makes weaving sound less intimidating than in other instructional books. I especially like the low cash outlay necessary to see if weaving is for you. A reader could do their first small project using only inexpensive yarn, a cardboard loom, a finger skein shuttle, a standard dinner fork, a ruler and scissors. Overall, if you are interested in trying weaving, Weaving on a Little Loom is a great book to jumpstart your success. 4 stars!

Thanks to Princeton Architectural Press and NetGalley for an advance copy.

A comprehensive weaving book, great for both beginners and advanced weavers. Lots of needed information, and a great book for,public libraries.