| Weft-Faced Pattern Weaves: Tabby to Taqueté Contributor(s): Hoskins, Nancy Arthur (Author) |
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ISBN: 076433851X ISBN-13: 9780764338519 Publisher: Schiffer Craft OUR PRICE: $35.99 Product Type: Spiral - Other Formats Published: December 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Weaving & Spinning |
| Dewey: 746.14 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 9.1" W x 11" (2.65 lbs) 352 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Travel beyond the traditional limits of boundweave with this comprehensive guide to weft-faced pattern weaves. Beginning and experienced weavers alike will learn how to plan, predict, and weave colorful, rhythmical patterns, charming folk figures, and geometric designs in fabrics that are decorative and durable. Fifty-three projects range from simple to complex weaves. Directions, patterns, and tips are provided for the plain weave, twill, point twill, rosepath, overshot, taquet , and samitum. It also features Coptic taquete and samitum re-creations and patterns from the Tunic of Tutankhamun. Engaging and informative text accompanies diagrams, illustrated samplers, and drafts with threading, tie-up, treadling, and drawdowns. This is the definitive work on weft-faced pattern weaves and is a must-have reference and resource guide for weavers and crafters alike. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hoskins, Nancy Arthur: - Nancy Arthur Hoskins is an artist and author. She has written many articles on weaving, and also has an instructional videotape "Boundweaving." She lives in Eugene, Oregon. |