DIY Woven Art: Inspiration and Instruction for Handmade Wall Hangings, Rugs, Pillows and More! Paperback – August 24, 2016

I have really enjoyed this book and the new creative outlet it has opened to me. DIY Woven Art is great for a beginner, like myself, with friendly, clear instruction, wonderful photos, and lots of information on materials for starting out. The projects are beautiful,fun, and inspired me to keep going with larger pieces. While visiting my elderly mother with late stage dementia recently, I made a small loom from an old box lid, (instructions from this book) and together, we made a tiny weaving. We used bright colors that would be easy for her to see. I would weave a row and she would press the yarn down with a large needle or her finger. She doesn't speak much anymore, but she loved to sew and crochet all her life, and it was wonderful to find a way to engage her, even if just for a few minutes at a time, making something together. I am so happy to have come across this book!

I don't often give 5 stars in reviews (if I write them at all), but I REALLY loved this DIY book for a few main reasons:1) There are step-by-step, up-close photos throughout the book that makes it very accessible for someone like me who was brand new at weaving2) There are a ton of *different* types of weaving projects as wall hangings, and then also weaving for practicality --usable items like a large rug, clutch, pillow.3) There is a lot of variety within the wall hanging projects to feel like you could try a lot of different textures (like feathers, leather, roving), they're not all the same.4) There are pictures on nearly every page and the styling is excellent, which helped me get inspired even though I was a bit overwhelmed at learning something newHonestly, this is the best book on the market I've seen for learning to weave. I checked a lot out at the library and decided on buying this one as I felt it was the best overall for style/project type/accessibility/cost. Hope this helps!

Yayyyy finally a book written with the beginner in mind. I absolutely love this book cover to cover. The pictures are great, the instructions clear, the large variety of techniques are explained well; it is perfect. I should have purchased this book first, but unfortunately I waited for the release of another weaving book that just fell way short of what I thought it was going to be. This is the type of book I wanted. I love that the author lists her suppliers of tools and yarns and even how to construct your own loom rather than running out to buy one. Basically you can get started immediately after getting this book with very few supplies needed. Awesome job Rachel! You deserve all the positive reviews for this book. It was well thought out and very well written. Amazing! Even intermediate weavers would love this book! 11 wall weavings in total for you to draw inspiration from! Cannot wait to get started!

I bought this in the Fall of 2016 and it has been such a great addition to my crafting! It introduced me to weaving with excellent descriptions of each step of the process and pictures, lots and lots of pictures, which this visual learner LOVES. Rachel has done a great job passing along to others her love of creating and gives you space to make the design your own while inserting handy tips and tricks. I've been able to make and give several weavings to friends to decorate their nurseries and homes and I'm so glad I stumbled across the SmileandWeave IG account. If you've been thinking about picking up weaving - go get this book now!

I purchased this book after being a fan of Rachel's for years and drooling over her beautiful woven masterpieces. I then took a class from Ms. Denbow where I grew my skills and love for the finished product. If you are on the fence about whether or not you can gain what you need to know to begin weaving, you must grab this book now! Rachel's tips and step-by-step instructions are fantastic and I have finished many gorgeous weavings that I have gifted. There are many projects in the book and all of them are absolutely doable with the easy to understand instructions. I enjoy following Rachel's fiber journey and am happy so she put out such a fabulous book on a topic that was so hard to find information on previous to it's release. Thank you, Rachel, for such an amazing source of information and inspiration!

Rachel's book is an excellent place to start if you are interested in making your own beautiful weavings and wall art and have never done so before. Her book provides clear, concise instructions on everything from necessary supplies to get started, yarn selection, common techniques, and complete projects, all of which you can work at your own pace. It's OK if you have never worked with yarn before. Her book is a great resource for vocabulary, vendors and sourcing materials, yarn pairing, etc. Any project you finish in the book will leave you with a piece of work that looks anything but beginner, and you might just end up with a new life-long hobby.

I absolutely love the projects in this book! They're beautiful--things I would want in my own home or to create as gifts. The instructions are very clear and there are plenty of pictures to help you understand what to do. The projects will keep you busy for a long time--it's not something you do in one day. This book is great for beginners, but I think it would also work for any experienced weavers who are looking for some new ideas.

I ordered this book a few weeks ago and have been working my way through it. The directions are clear and easy to follow and there are pictures for each step of the way. The vast majority of tutorials are for wall hangings, but through those tutorials you will gain a great foundation in weaving techniques. Rachel Denbow also covers how to make your own looms and tools as well as suggestions on yarns and developing your own ideas for weaving. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to weave and is looking for an affordable, easy-to-approach method of doing so.