Handweaver's Pattern Book. The essential illustrated guide to over 600 fabric weaves

Par : Anne Dixon
  • Nombre de pages256
  • FormatGrand Format
  • PrésentationSpiralé
  • Poids0.94 kg
  • Dimensions18,9 cm × 24,8 cm × 2,7 cm
  • ISBN978-1-912217-90-8
  • EAN9781912217908
  • Date de parution15/11/2018
  • ÉditeurHerbert Press

Résumé

handweaver's pattern book Create wonderful woven fabric with this practical guide to more than 600 weaves for the loom. Organized by type, from basic four-shaft structures to block drafts and double weaves, choose from a wide range of herringbone, twill, zigzag and diamond designs. Each weave features a clear, photographed swatch showing the intricacies of each design, as well as an easy-to-follow colour chart indicating the threading sequence and order of work.
Inside you'll find : Explanations of basic weave structures ; Information on choosing and using looms and shuttles ; Colour charts and swatches ; Advice on working with colour, selecting and dyeing yarn, and suggested applications for your finished cloth.
Anne Dixon began weaving at the age of 12, but it wasn't until nearly 20 years later that she started to weave in a more dedicated fashion. Anne now weaves, lectures, demonstrates and teaches, emphasizing the importance of a thorough understanding of weave structures. She is a Guild member of the Association of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers, and a founding member of the Braid Society. Anne lives in England.