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The weaving books are divided up over several pages, to
shorten loading times. Books are listed alphabetically by title.
TABLET
WEAVING MAGIC, Otfried Staudigel.
Pictorial patterns from Oriental countries as well as plain weaves using four
and five sided cards. A thorough discourse for weavers of all
levels. German and English text. 249 pgs, sc, $55.00
#139179
TAPESTRY
WEAVING, Kristen Glasbrook
Even if the modernistic samples and bright, primary colors in this book are not
your favorite decorating style, the clear how-to instructions give you
confidence to interpret the techniques into your own preferred designs. Basic
methods are demonstrated through large, color photographs. All the tapestries in
this book were woven on simple, rectangular frames, and you can even adapt an
old picture frame for this purpose, and use rug yarn for the weft. (A valuable
hint to someone who wants to try the skill before investing a lot of money in a
loom.) From a solitary heart to circles, simple landscapes then progress on to a
labyrinth and incredibly detailed side-woven panels. This book is a wealth of
knowledge on the subject of weaving.ISBN: 0855329386 8½"
x 11½", softcover. $21.95 #139228
TAPESTRY WEAVING, Nancy Harvey.
Learn tapestry weaving from start to finish with this thorough guide. Hundreds
of problem-solving tips are presented along with dozens of photos. 8 1/2 x 11,
paperbound, 208 pages, color and b&w photos, and illustrations throughout.
ISBN 0-934026-64-5. #601, $21.95 #139218
TARTAN WEAVER'S GUIDE, James D. Scarlett.
This book provides the weaver with use full and authentic information about tartan and tartan weaving. More than 140 tartans are illustrated here in full color, and the thread counts and color order are given for f228 different tartans. The samples of cloth used to illustrate this book have be chosen with care to approximate the original vegetable colors used by weavers in
the Highlands before chemical dyes were introduced. ISBN:085683078X.
67 pages, 4¼" x 10¼" hardcover, $16.95
#139182
THE
TECHNIQUES OF PLY-SPLIT BRAIDING, Peter Collingwood.
After scanning over this book, one unfamiliar with the author might be surprised
to know that this is his seventh book on a textile technique. You might
feel that a book so complex and thorough would have taken the author a
lifetime. The author explains in his introduction that this book is for
either the textile pioneer to learn about the ethnic background of this
technique or for an ethnologist to learn a new craft for their studies. We
who love a challenge in our textile studies will find this rare technique well
illustrated and strictly organized. Most of the samples are camel and livestock
trappings and sturdy to the nth power. A modern textile artist will find this
ancient technique a new adventure. Many illustrations and a black and
white gallery of examples of braids and tools. ISBN: 0962558699. 268 pages, hardcover,
$60.00 #139104
THE TECHNIQUES OF SPRANG: Plaiting on Stretched Threads, Peter Collingwood.
When this book came out in 1974 the author was noted for his rug weaving book and his artistic achievements in rug
making and other areas. Since then, his eye has turned to card weaving, ethnic textile culture, and
more books on advanced rug weaving. Sadly, for some time, this book on sprang had gone from print, and copies were hard to find. Now the publishers have re-released this
excellent book on one of the most obtuse textile arts, "plaiting on stretched
thread". ISBN: 1558219307 360 pages, softcover, $35.00 #139165
THE TECHNIQUES OF
TABLET WEAVING, Peter Collingwood.
To finally have this magnificent book available again is just wonderful (This
edition has been re-typeset and rearranged). No other English writer has
been able to so clearly and thoroughly explore a difficult technique. With
photos of historic pieces, many diagrams, and clear text, the author delves so
deeply into areas, like double-face twill patterning, plain/twined weaves,
brocades and patterned velvet, that you'll probably be starting a study group
just to see what some of these patterns look like. Many black and white
photos and illustrations. ISBN: 1566590558. 320 pages, 8 1/4" x
11" softcover, $35.00 #139219
THRUMS,
Faithe S. Nunneley. The book is a delight to read and full of such
down-to-earth and useful information, you'll keep it near at hand all the time.
The author's light, humorous style keeps you going from page to page as you pick
up tips, hints, and just good ideas on how to best handle the nitty-gritty
problems you come across in weaving and dyeing. Chapter headings include:
Handweaving as Mania, Color is Everything, Disasters - Their Cause and Cure, The
Casual Dyer - Yarn Dyeing is a Piece of Cake, Murphy's Law, and many, many more.
ISBN: 096205433X. Softcover, $14.95 #139220
TWINED
RAG RUGS: Tradition In The Making, Bobbie Irwin.
Step-by-step instructions for nine samplers and ten rugs, as well as the history
behind them, with short biographies of several rug twiners. 128pgs, sc, $19.95
#139009
THE
VERTICAL LOOM, PRINCIPLES AND CONSTRUCTION, Jules Kliot.
Construction details and operation of the vertical tapestry loom, commonly used
for large tapestries. Covers looms up to 20 feet wide. ISBN 0-916896-09-9 (s). 16
pgs, sc, $9.00 #169148
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TAPESTRY
WEAVING
TAPESTRY WEAVING, Nancy Harvey.
TARTAN WEAVER'S GUIDE, James D. Scarlett.
THE
TECHNIQUES OF PLY-SPLIT BRAIDING, Peter Collingwood.
THE TECHNIQUES OF
TABLET WEAVING, Peter Collingwood.
THRUMS,
Faithe S. Nunneley.
TWINED
RAG RUGS: Tradition In The Making, Bobbie Irwin.
THE
VERTICAL LOOM, PRINCIPLES AND CONSTRUCTION, Jules Kliot.