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Available
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Publication
Loveland, Colo., USA : Interweave Press, c1995.
Description
Originally published in 1995, more than 40,000 weavers have used this unparalleled study guide to learn from scratch or to hone their skills. Written with a mentoring voice, each lesson includes friendly, straightforward advice and is accompanied by illustrations and photographs. Crafters need only to approach this subject with a willingness to learn such basics as three methods for step-by-step warping, basic weaving techniques, project planning, reading and designing drafts, the basics of all the most common weave structures, and many more handy hints. Beginners will find this guidebook an invaluable teacher, while more seasoned weavers will find food for thought in the chapters on weave structures and drafting.
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User reviews
LibraryThing member sunfi
Part of my permanent collection, used as reference and located in the craft room.
LibraryThing member fiberguildreno
An all round great book for beginning weavers. It has information on planning and winding warps, learning to read weaving drafts and how to get a warp on the loom. In this revised edition both front to back and back to front warping methods are discussed. Once you get your feet wet with a warp on
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the loom, there are chapter (lessons) on various weave structures and finally on more advanced techniques such as double weave, reading profile drafts and figuring out overshot. Probably the best beginning weaving book currently on the market. Show Less
LibraryThing member berylmoody
My favorite beginning weaving book. Debbie has covered just about every topic for beginners and it is always at the top of my recommendation list for a new weaver.
LibraryThing member PhyllisH
Great "how to" for multi-harness weaving.
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Original publication date
1995 1984
Physical description
232 p.; 29 cm
ISBN
1883010039 / 9781883010034