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ASHFORD BOOK OF RIGID HEDDLE
WEAVING, Rowena Hart.
International weaving teacher, Rowena Hart, shows you how you can create exciting, beautiful garments and crafts - all on the simple two harness loom.
In the book she guides you step-by-step through the many techniques, showing just how easy it is to make your woven creations come alive through color and
texture. Be inspired by Rowena, who has worked with weavers from many cultures in her role as Education and Marketing Manager of Ashford Handicrafts Ltd. ISBN:0473084376. Softcover, 8¼" x 10¼",
$28.75 #139209
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
ASHFORD BOOK OF PROJECTS FOR THE EIGHT SHAFT LOOM,
Elsa Krogh.
This book contains a variety of techniques from twill variations in the Scandinavian tradition to multishaft summer & winter and modern backed weaves. The new owner of an eight shaft loom and the experienced weaver will both h find inspiration and challenges in this collection of placemats, towels, shawls, wall hangings, and suit material.
ISBN-10: 0958263116. Softcover. $13.75 #109323
THE
ASHFORD BOOK OF PROJECTS - Volume One
The Ashford book of Projects - 24 Fashion garments made on the Knitters Loom. Weave beautiful fabrics and create your own fashion garments. With your Ashford Knitters or Rigid Heddle looms we will show you how to make fabulous jackets, skirts, capes, hats, ponchos, waistcoats, sweaters and scarves. Thirty-two, full colour pages with easy and inspirational projects for you, your family and friends.
$20.75 #109523
THE ASHFORD BOOK OF WEAVING FOR THE FOUR SHAFT LOOM
Anne Field.
The versatile four-shaft loom is popular with beginners and experienced craftspeople. Here award-winning weaver and teacher, Anne Field has written a comprehensive text specifically for this loom. It covers planning a warp, pattern drafting, weaving techniques and fourteen innovative projects. Projects in this book include: Two scarves, six tablemats, two cushions, upholstery fabric, surface-weave fabric, cotton jacket, stole, cocoon jacket, crossover shawl, overshot runner, weft-face hanging, tapestry hanging, warp-face hanging and double-width knee rug.
ISBN-10: 1877427012. $34.00 #109626
DVD
- BEGINNING FOUR HARNESS WEAVING, Deborah Chandler.
A four-harness loom, fro the smallest table model to the largest floor model,
offers many weaving possibilities. This course will introduce you to
several styles of these looms. After a brief review of how to wind a warp
on a warping board, you will learn how to dress (thread) the loom from front to
back. Then you will learn how to read a weaving draft (pattern) and weave
a sample project that includes plain weave, several twill combinations, rib
weave, weaving with 2 colors and an introduction to double weave.
If you have never woven before, the video/DVD Introduction
to Weaving is a prerequisite. If you understand how to calculate warp
and weft quantities there are no further prerequisites.
Materials Needed: A four harness loom (any kind) and a 12 or 6 dent reed.
You will need two colors of yarn, four ounces each, as well as scissors, heavy
paper, a ruler and a shuttle. A warping board is handy, but not absolutely
necessary. A detailed supply list is included along with a weaving draft
for the project.
Running time 86 minutes. $34.95 #139526
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. 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, 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
#139193
THE CRACKLE WEAVE,
1989 Revised Edition, Mary E. 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.
ISBN-13: 9780318195704. ISBN-10: 0318195704. 157 pages. 5½'' x 8½''
softcover. $12.50 #139172
COLLAPSE WEAVE:
Creating Three-Dimesional Cloth, Anne Field.
Collapse cloth—cloth that, when removed from the loom and washed, takes on an entirely different appearance as the threads draw up and create puckers—is the subject of this crafter's companion. Combinations of various weaving techniques are presented alongside photos and diagrams, providing clear instructions for sewing scarves, wraps, tops, and harem-style pants made from this fluid and unusual cloth. Additional chapters describe in detail how to warp the loom and add special effects such as double weave, supplementary warps, spaced cloth, overshot, and deflected double weave. Tips for those who want to spin their own yarn for collapse projects are also included.
ISBN-13: 9781570764042. ISBN-10: 1570764042. 150
pages. 7'' X 9 1/2'' softcover. Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books.
$29.95 #139682
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.
$24.95 #139181
COVERLETS
and the Spirit of America, Joseph Shein, & Melinda Zongor.
These antique woven bedcovers, made between 1817 and 1869, with their graphic and colorful images of trains, animals, buildings, heroes and patriotic symbols, provide a wonderful and perhaps unique snapshot of the bright optimism that was the 19th-century spirit of America. Over 100 coverlets are shown in full color, and on both sides.
ISBN-10: 0764316605. Hardcover, 9'' X 12''. 224
pages. $69.95 #139570
CREATIVE WEAVING:
Beautiful Fabrics with a Simple Loom, Sarah Anderson & Elisabeth Kendrick.
The timeless craft of weaving is experiencing a resurgence of interest—and this colorful guide, featuring 30 spectacular fabric designs, shows just how easy it is to learn and how enjoyable it can be to do. Follow a thorough tutorial in the basics, complete with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that lay out how to work with a table loom. Then try a variety of weaving styles, from traditional to playful, from subtle variations in color to bold experiments with form. Work with traditional fibers or play with unusual materials such as recycled fabrics, feathers, foil, and even plastic bags. A gallery showcases how 12 weaves can be transformed into functional objects, including throws, cushions, shawls, and scarves.
ISBN-10: 1600590985. Softcover. $14.95 #139590
Mielke's
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ASHFORD BOOK OF RIGID HEDDLE
WEAVING, Rowena Hart.
THE
ASHFORD BOOK OF WEAVING FOR KNITTERS, Rowena Hart.
ASHFORD BOOK OF PROJECTS FOR THE EIGHT SHAFT LOOM,
Elsa Krogh.
THE
ASHFORD BOOK OF PROJECTS - Volume One
THE ASHFORD BOOK OF WEAVING FOR THE FOUR SHAFT LOOM
DVD
- BEGINNING FOUR HARNESS WEAVING, Deborah Chandler.
BROCADE,
Shuttle Craft Monograph 22, Harriet Tidball.
BYWAYS
IN HANDWEAVING, Mary Meigs Atwater.
CARD WEAVING, Candace Crockett.
CARD WEAVING, Russell E. Groff.
THE CRACKLE WEAVE,
1989 Revised Edition, Mary E. Snyder. 
COLLAPSE WEAVE:
Creating Three-Dimesional Cloth, Anne Field.
COVERLETS
and the Spirit of America, Joseph Shein, & Melinda Zongor.
CREATIVE WEAVING:
Beautiful Fabrics with a Simple Loom, Sarah Anderson & Elisabeth Kendrick.