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AMERICAN
STAR WORK COVERLETS, Judith Gordon. Star and diamond coverlets are easy to recognize by
their patchwork quilt-like "star" and "diamond" motifs and
checkerboard texture. The author analyzes eighty 19th century
examples. A contemporary weaver with a multi-shaft loom can reproduce
these coverlets from the information given. More likely, however, is that
the threading systems, particularly one called "star-and-diamond
variation", will invite further exploration. This variation produces
the appearance of a multi-shaft "overshot on opposites", but on fewer
shafts. For the non-weaver, this book can act as an introduction to
understanding coverlet designs and the way they are created. Profusely
illustrated. ISBN: 558213821. 152 pages. 8¾" x 11¼", hardcover. $29.95
#139169
ASHFORD BOOK OF RIGID HEDDLE
WEAVING, Rowena Hart.
ISBN:0473084376. Softcover, 8¼" x 10¼", $34.50 #139209
ASHFORD BOOK OF TEXTURES & TOWELS FOR
THE FOUR SHAFT LOOM, Elsa Krogh.
ISBN: 1877251151. Softcover, 6¾" x 9¾". $11.75
#109325
THE
ASHFORD BOOK OF WEAVING FOR KNITTERS,Rowena Hart. For weavers and knitters, an all-new project book with 25 stunning scarves.
Sixty-five, full color pages with easy and inspirational projects. This project
book uses a selection of fabulous knitting yarns available from yarn stores
everywhere and featuring the exciting, new, portable Ashford Knitters Loom – a
great combination for weavers and knitters on the go. $20.75 #109622
BYWAYS
IN HANDWEAVING, Mary Meigs Atwater. This book is a pleasure to own. In it, Mrs. Atwater
describes little-known weaving techniques from various parts of the world.
Instructions are given for an amazing variety of weaves. The fabrics produced by
these techniques are for the most part narrow belts, bands, and borders,
although some of them may be adapted to wider textiles. Clearly drawn diagrams
describe the steps involved in the various techniques, and excellent
photographs, both in black and white and color, illustrate the finished
patterns. 128 pages. 6" x 9"
softcover. ISBN: 0916658000. $14.95 #139191
CARD WEAVING, Candace Crockett.
Patterns for exquisite bands and straps, trims, wall art and even rugs. The
authors here present a complete discussion of card weaving, including its
history, the materials needed, the techniques followed, pattern drafting and
designing, finishing, and special approaches. Over 250 diagrams and photographs,
many in color. ISBN: 0934026610.
141pgs. 8¼" x 10¾", softcover. $24.95 #139192
CARD
WEAVING, ed Jules & Kaethe Kliot.
Basic instructions for card weaving and reprint of instructions by Mary Meggs
Atwater. ISBN 0-916863- 01-3. 14 pgs, comb-bound softcover, $7.50 #169111
CARD WEAVING, Russell E. Groff. Make or buy yourself a set of "cards," read this book, and
you are ready to have some fun.The
author gives a brief history of card weaving and provides clear detailed
instructions for preparing a warp, setting up the cards, making a drawdown, and
the weaving itself. The book includes drafts and instructions for 53
patterns, each one of which is photographed. Included are a large number of very
pretty designs and some novelty ones. 48 pages. ISBN:
18100140. 6½" x 9½", enclosed spiral bound softcover. $11.50
#169193
COLOR-AND-WEAVE
II, Margaret B. Windeknecht. This is the result of 14 years of additional study since
the author first published "Color and Weave I" (out of print since
1986). This book explores an almost infinite number of color-and-weave effects
in a wide variety of weave structures including plain weave (such as log cabin,
shadow weave, rep weaves), twill, block weaves, and warp-faced and weft-faced
weaves. Also included are chapters on isolating color-and-weave effects,
achieving other unusual color effects, and generating color-and-weave graphics.0961879734. 124 pages. 8½" x 11" softcover.
$22.95 #139170
COLOR
WORKS: The Crafter's Guide to Color, Deb Menz. We all love color—its boundless array of hues dazzles our eyes,
expresses our moods, and enriches our very lives. Thanks to Deb Menz, master
teacher and author of the highly respected book Color in Spinning
(Interweave Press, 1998), you can now explore colors with confidence in whatever
craft medium you call your favorite. This is the first book to bring the
principles of color theory down to a practical level and apply them to knitting,
spinning, weaving, surface design (including stenciling and rubber stamping),
hand- and machine-embroidery, beadwork, quilting, and paper collage. Basic color
concepts are presented in sections on color description, values, contrasting and
complementary colors, warm and cool colors, undertones, using color
relationships, and much more. But the real treat is seeing a dynamic palette of
color harmonies worked up in each medium! This approach is invaluable for
mixed-media artists or those who simply dabble in more than one craft. Also
included is a pull-out color wheel and a very handy section of hue cards in
perforated format that are easy to remove and use for planning, matching, and
shopping for supplies (Plus, there is a handy pocket in the back of the book to
hold them!). If understanding color is the bridge to creative expression, how
did we ever live without this book? Covered spiral binding, 7 x 9 1/4, 152
pages, 55 color photographs , color strips, two color wheels, ISBN 1-931499-47-0
$24.95 #239079
THE
COMPLETE BOOK OF DRAFTING, Madelyn van der Hoogt.
This is a book on drafting that is also a handbook of weaves. You'll not
only learn to use drafting tools - warp and weft drawdowns, warp and weft cross
section, and block profile rafts, you'll also learn to design with pattern
weaves. Under one cover find the steps for drafting and weaving any
profile design in any unit weave as well as extras like color-and-weave, blended
drafts, turned drafts, network drafting, and fabric analysis. Beginner and
advanced weavers will refer to it as a constant resource, form the firs to the
last day you weave! This is destined to become a classic with its clear
and concise explanations and excellent diagrams and illustrations! 144
pages, black and white photographs and diagrams. Spiralbound softcover.
$23.95 #139181
CRACKLEWEAVE,
1989 Revised Edition, Mary Snyder. Crackle weave is one of the lesser-known weaves, and has
great design possibilities. The designs are produced by the arrangement of
blocks. Ms. Snyder presents over 90 projects arranged to teach the design
possibilities in the weave, the use of crackle weave in producing traditional
and contemporary fabrics, as well as the use of crackle weave in ecclesiastical
weaving and multiple harness weaving. The book would make a good group study
project. Profusely illustrated. 153 pages. ISBN: 0318195704.
5½" x 8½", softcover $12.50 #139172
CUT
MY COTE, Dorothy K. Burnham. There are 27 of them -- all designed to be made from
handwoven fabrics with not an inch of cloth wasted. They are based on clothing
worn by peoples of different cultures from the 4th century Coptic to a 20th
century Korean coat. All are ingeniously designed, attractive, and such things
as ponchos, man's shirt, man's smock, a capote or blanket coat, and a woman's
sleeveless dress are included. There is a drawing of the pattern and interesting
and informative text for each. Illustrated. ISBN: 0888540469.
Softcover, 36 pages. $8.95 #139201
Mielke's
Fiber Arts, LLC
AMERICAN
STAR WORK COVERLETS, Judith Gordon.
ASHFORD BOOK OF RIGID HEDDLE
WEAVING, Rowena Hart.
THE
ASHFORD BOOK OF WEAVING FOR KNITTERS, Rowena Hart.
BYWAYS
IN HANDWEAVING, Mary Meigs Atwater.
CARD WEAVING, Candace Crockett.
CARD
WEAVING, ed Jules & Kaethe Kliot.
CARD WEAVING, Russell E. Groff.
COLOR
WORKS: The Crafter's Guide to Color, Deb Menz.
CUT
MY COTE, Dorothy K. Burnham.