Weaving Today Publishes 4 Free Table Runner Patterns

Nov. 21, 2011 - PRLog -- Loveland, Colo.: The weaving experts from Weaving Today have put together an informative eBook, available for download today. This free eBook is dedicated to the art of hand woven table runners. Included are four free patterns to make table runners. Sr. Joan Marie Lovett shares a beautiful Christmas table runner pattern to bring holiday cheer to any table this holiday season. A table runner pattern included from Jane Patrick uses log cabin block weave, which is a favorite weaving technique among weavers because of its versatility. Kati Reeder Meek’s technique used in her pattern for waffle weave creates a beautiful texture for woven table runners. Making table runners with Sandra Doak’s table runner pattern is easy with this plain-weave design that can be woven on any loom.

The Free eBook can be Downloaded at: http://www.weavingtoday.com/table-runner-patterns/

Free Table Runner Pattern #1
Windowpane Holiday Runner in Log Cabin by Sr. Joan Marie Lovett

A colorful, handwoven table runner brings holiday cheer to a table during the holiday season. Featured in the free eBook is a Christmas table runner pattern. A Christmas table runner also makes a great gift for a friend or loved one.  Lovett’s free table runner design is sure to bring the holiday spirit to any table this holiday season. Lovett guides weavers through creating a handmade table runner. The eBook is full of inspiring ideas for table runner patterns to make a table runner in a number of different colored fibers that can be used all year-round.

Free Table Runner Pattern #2
Two on Two – Two-Block Log Cabin Runner by Jane Patrick

Log Cabin is a favorite block weave among weavers because of its versatility. Since log cabin is a block weave, designs can be developed through the use of profile drafts. Profile drafts are an excellent way to plan successful table runner designs without preparing actual thread-by-thread drawdowns. Any two-block design can be converted to log cabin.  Jane suggests that since the contrast between these two effects is quite subtle, simple designs usually work best for log cabin.

Free Table Runner Pattern #3
Waffle Weave on a Rigid-heddle Loom? Yes, You can! By Kati Reeder Meek

Waffle weave is a fascinating weave structure that looks more difficult than it is. Oftentimes, weavers may be surprised to know that waffle weave on a rigid-heddle loom can be used to make a table runner. The investment of a rigid-heddle loom will be low compared to larger looms, she explains how much fun weaving table runners is using waffle weave in this table runner pattern. Katie Reeder Meek suggests weaving a narrow table runner such as this one or to consider putting on a longer and wider warp for woven placemats. Other colors can be substituted for the accent stripes and/or add more frequent weft stripes.

Free Table Runner Pattern #4
Cool Waters Table Runner by Sandra Doak

The Cool Waters table runner is a simple plain-weave structure and table runner design that can be woven on any loom, including a rigid-heddle loom. In this simple pattern, weavers can space a warp in this way and see infinite possibilities for variations on a theme. By changing the colors, the yarns, the width of the spacing, and combining solid and variegated colors, or any number of these, weavers will keep this idea fresh and exciting. Anyone can learn how to make table runners with this instructional eBook.

The Free eBook can be Downloaded at: http://www.weavingtoday.com/table-runner-patterns/

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