DIY Woven Art: Inspiration and Instruction for Handmade Wall Hangings, Rugs, Pillows and More!

I love this book!! I learned to weave from Rachel's tutorials on A Beautiful Mess and have completely fallen in love with it, there is a large variety of tutorials and fun patterns in this book that have definitely kept me interested and busy. There's a lot of great information for beginners but there is also a lot of new tips, patterns, stitches, etc. that will keep intermediate/advanced weavers interested and inspired. Rachel also advances past wall hangings and has some patterns for functional pieces as well (a rug, clutch, table runner...) that are so so beautiful and have inspired me to take weaving even further than just small wall hangings, as well as tons of sources for yarn and materials. This book is so worth it and I really can't think of anything bad to say!

This is the book I've been looking for! I took an introduction to tapestry weaving class earlier this year and have been looking for a book of modern tapestry weaving to further my education. I found a few vintage booklets with some interesting projects, but most of the recent weaving instruction books I found only had one or two tapestries and were short on technique. This book has page after page of beautiful modern wall hangings with various stitches and knots, as well as a few other home decor items. The photos are beautiful (my page pics below don't do them justice) and the stitches and techniques are very clear, particularly given the numerous closeup step-by-step images included with each project. I had never heard of Rachel Denbow before, and am so glad her book popped up in my "customers who bought this also bought" list!

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 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 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!

This is one of my favorite craft books of all time, and I have A LOT in many different techniques. This book was such a joy to go through. Each project built on the last one so that you felt like you were learning new things and didn't get bored. I even loved the color choices. I normally skim books like these, maybe try out a few projects, or just use it for inspiration, but not this one. It's a beautiful book with beautiful projects and lots of stuff to learn. I have other books on weaving and none come close to how great this one is.

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!

Like many crafters, I first discovered Rachel's weaving tutorials on the A Beautiful Mess blog, and her instructions got me started with weaving. Her book is a great expansion on those beginner tutorials, and her use of color is so inspiring! I have given this book as a gift several times, with a collection of yarns and other fibers and a loom. Unlike other books about weaving, this one goes beyond just wall hangings, which is kind of fun and different. She also uses materials that are mostly easy to find (a pet peeve of mine is when craft books use expensive or hard-to-find materials). And just like her blog tutorials, the instructions are easy to follow. Even the simplest projects end with a great result.

Rachel’s book has been put together with much thought and love. The photography and the projects are beautiful, and inspired me to pick up a new hobby that’s currently bringing me a lot of joy.I was able to get started right away after following one of the tutorials explaining how to easily make your own loom. Careful, it’s addictive—I already have a range of different sized looms for various projects!I also love dipping back into the book whenever I need a little inspiration. There are plenty of projects in the book, and I like how contemporary they are.To sum up, I’d definitely recommend getting a copy of this book if you’re up for exploring a new craft.

Seems to have good information on the basics but as far as I can tell there is only one 'rug'..everything else seems to be about creating wall hangings..but I feel sure that the information regarding wall hanging designs could be converted into rug designs.

A brilliant easy instructional book for the beginner weaver. Read it in a few hours and cannot wait to get started on my first project. So much information and patterns that I already know that I need to order more supplies already. Fabulous Book.

Beautiful book. Gorgeous pics and great detailed instructions xxx

Good book, well written & gives good range of projects to try out