The Medieval period was one of astounding artistry and dazzling designs. Incredible art, architecture, literature, and, of course, textiles came from this time period. For Easy Weaving with Little Looms Summer 2024, we’re taking a trip back to the Middle Ages with an issue full of Medieval-inspired cloth with a modern twist.

In this issue, you’ll find a pin-loom pillow inspired by an Incan tunic, a rigid-heddle runner with weft floats meant to evoke gothic stained glass, and a set of towels fit for a king. There’s also a gorgeous inkle head adornment based on a Persian hair bead. Of course, you can’t have a medieval issue without dragons. In this issue, you’ll find both a sweet pin-loom dragon and a tablet-woven band with dragon motifs.

As wonderful as the projects are, the articles are equally as exciting. Find out how to braid like a Viking as you read about the mysterious history of the lucet, and then follow a tutorial on how to use one to create braids. Learn two different methods for setting up your rigid-heddle loom for weaving krokbragd (it’s easier than you think!). For those wanting a history lesson, Michele Marshall writes about the long history of reusing and repurposing cloth in medieval Europe, while Sun Kim explains how the history of Korea inspired her scarf design for this issue. There’s so much more to this Summer 2024 issue of Easy Weaving with Little Looms—we hope you enjoy this blast from the past!

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Features:

* Elusive Lucet by Catarina Ferreira
* How to Braid with a Lucet by Catarina Ferreira
* String Theory: Krokbragd on a Rigid-Heddle Loom by Kelly Cassanova
* Reclaiming Fashion: Lessons Learned from History by Michele Marshall
* Excerpt: Domino Scarf from Crazyshot! Wearables by Myra Wood
* Tapestry Weaving: Irregular Hatching by Elena Kawachi and Claudia Chase
* Cotton, Hanbok, and the Inspiration for a Scarf by Sun Kim

Projects:

* Estonian Folk Bands by Laia Robichaux (inkle)
* Peruvian Pillow by Anthony Thompson (pin loom)
* Bookmarks of Kells by Susan J. Foulkes (inkle)
* Dragon Flight by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
* Here Be Dragons! by Julie Beers (card/tablet)
* Tasseled Mead Cozy by Deborah Bagley (pin loom)
* Gemstone Nightstand Runners by Christine Jablonski (rigid heddle)
* Camelot Towels by Malynda Allen (rigid heddle)
* Gothic Glass Table Runner by Jennifer E. Kwong (rigid heddle)
* Lotus Mosaic Runner by Greta Holmstrom (pin loom)
* Silk Diamonds Table Runner by Michele Marshall (rigid heddle)
* Illumination Scarf by Gala McCurdy (rigid heddle)
* Bronson Lace Capelet by Margaret Stump (pin loom)
* Timeless Shore Temple Vest by Aarthi Neelakrishnan (rigid heddle)
* Bayeux Tapestry Bag by Gabi van Tassell (pin loom)
* Bejeweled Headband by Jennifer B. Williams (inkle)
* Song of Spinning Wheel Scarf by Sun Kim (rigid heddle)