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The weaving books are divided up over several pages, to
shorten loading times. Books are listed alphabetically by title.
RAG
RUG HANDBOOK: Revised Edition, Janet Meany & Paula Pfaff. Revised
Edition. This
book has everything a weaver needs to know about weaving rag rugs, from basic
information to drafts for 20 traditional two- and four-shaft patterns. 8
1/2 x 11, paperbound, 132 pages, color and b&w illustrations and drafts
throughout. ISBN 1-88310-28-4, $21.95 #239051
REFLECTIONS
FROM A FLAXEN PAST: For Love Of Lithuanian Weaving, Kati Reeder
Meek.
Everything you wanted to know about Lithuanian Weaving and more. This book is
packed with information including a multitude of colored pictures, drafts and
projects. There is an entire section dedicated to Lithuanian weavers and their
work, from traditional to contemporary. This is a book for those wishing to dig
deeper into the weaving heritage of other cultures.ISBN: 0970064802. 8¾" x 11¼", hardcover.
$48.00 #139226
REP
WEAVE AND BEYOND, Joanne Tallarovic. When was the last time someone told you a really great secret? Joanne
Tallarovic, a teacher and full-time studio artist, generously reveals how she
modifies traditional Swedish ripsmatta (or Scandinavia rep weave) to create her
highly prized handwork. Often associated with rag rugs, rep is a simple weave
structure in which the warp almost entirely covers the weft. While Scandinavian
rep weave is usually characterized by bold geometric patterns, Joanne has
evolved the tradition by combining blocks in unexpected ways and introducing
evocative contemporary colorways. The 19 masterfully designed projects,
including table linens, rugs, and wall hangings, will lead you to your own
explorations and innovations. Designed for beginning to advanced weavers, the
projects are accompanied by step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and
inspiring color photographs. Let rep weave infuse your weaving with a whole new
look! The Weaver’s Studio is a new series from Interweave Press
focused on artists sharing their know-how and designs. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x
9, 128 pages, 20 color photographs, 48 drafts, 2 illustrations, ISBN
1-931499-45-4. $24.95 #239139
SECTIONAL WARPING
MADE EASY, Russell E. Groff. Sectional is a type of warping particularly recommended
for long warps and difficult yarns, such as singles linen and fine wool. Mr.
Groff's small, but comprehensive book, describes all the equipment needed and
gives complete directions for sectional warping in both words and pictures. The
excellent photographs are very clear and almost make it possible to learn the
process by looking at them alone. This is an excellent book for those who need
guidance in using a sectional warping beam. ISBN: 0686098269
25 pages. 6½" x 9¼", spiralbound softcover, $11.50 #139211
SHAPED TAPESTRY, Kathe Todd-Hooker
Weaving on improvised two and three dimensional looms with basic tapestry
techniques. 77 pages. Spiral bound. $25.00 #619206
VIDEO-SPINNING AND WEAVING THE ASHFORD
WAY, Ashford Handicrafts. This 67 min. video was revised with added
new material late in 1999 from the earlier Ashford video covering Ashford
equipment and how to use and assemble selected equipment. Shown is
assembly, spinning, plying, carding, warping and weaving on the Ashford range of
equipment, including the new Table Loom with a demonstration of the simple
warping method. VHS, $10.00 #101110
SPLIT-PLY TWINING: Threads in Action - Shuttle Craft Monograph 1, Virginia
I. Harvey. This monograph is the first to document this technique
related to oblique twining. Basically, you pull yarn through one ply of another
and there are two basic structural changes both clearly shown in diagrams and
black & white photos. ISBN: 0916658325.
46 pages. 8" x 10 1/2" softcover. $7.95 #139103
SPRANG:
LANGUAGE AND TECHNIQUES, Third Edition, Jules Kliot. An ancient technique (almost 3500 yrs), Sprang is a net type fabric
formed solely from parallel warp strands stretched between two supports.
Believed to be the forerunner of bobbin lace, it is described with detailed
instructions using a wide range of materials. This new edition includes a
gallery of pictures from the 1974 "Fiber Allusions" show. ISBN
1891656465. 24 pages, softcover. $14.00 #169075
SUMMER
AND WINTER: And Other Two-Tie Unit Weaves - Shuttle Craft Monograph 19,
Harriet Tidball.
Almost limitless patterns, textures and designs may be composed with the Summer
& Winter threading. The multiple- harness weaver will have a field day
with this book, while the 4-harness weaver will have enough good hunting to make
it interesting. ISBN: 0916658198. 8" x 10½" softcover.
$9.95 #139227
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RAG
RUG HANDBOOK: Revised Edition, Janet Meany & Paula Pfaff. Revised
Edition.
REFLECTIONS
FROM A FLAXEN PAST: For Love Of Lithuanian Weaving
REP
WEAVE AND BEYOND, Joanne Tallarovic.
SHAPED TAPESTRY, Kathe Todd-Hooker
VIDEO-SPINNING AND WEAVING THE ASHFORD
WAY, Ashford Handicrafts. This 67 min. video was revised with added
new material late in 1999 from the earlier Ashford video covering Ashford
equipment and how to use and assemble selected equipment. Shown is
assembly, spinning, plying, carding, warping and weaving on the Ashford range of
equipment, including the new Table Loom with a demonstration of the simple
warping method. VHS, $10.00 #101110
SPLIT-PLY TWINING: Threads in Action - Shuttle Craft Monograph 1, Virginia
I. Harvey.
