Doubleweave (The Weaver's Studio)

Moore, Jennifer

ISBN 10: 1596681799 / ISBN 13: 9781596681798

Published by Interweave, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Doubleweave (The Weaver's Studio)
• Publisher: Interweave
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596681799
• ISBN 13: 9781596681798
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Doubleweave is the art of weaving two layers of cloth at the same time, one above the other on the loom, creating beautiful cloth that is reversible yet unique on each side. Using pick-up techniques and clever color mixing, patterns emerge that are different but complementary on each side.The Weaver's Studio: Doubleweave begins with a brief history of doubleweave and how it has evolved into the contemporary weaving pieces seen today. Next, you will learn all the basics of doubleweave techniques, as well as tips and tricks of setting up the warp, and a variety of doubleweave specialty techniques all shown through detailed process photography and a wealth of swatches demonstrating different effects. Specialty techniques are shown for 4-shaft and 8-shaft looms. The weaving effects covered include lace, tubular weave, pick-up, color mixing, and more. And since doubleweave showcases color and pattern in unique ways, you will learn how to use these to great effect in your

About the Author

In her striking doubleweave wall pieces and elegant wearables, weaver Jennifer Moore is widely known for her luminous color gradations and distinctive designs that are at once both balanced and dynamic. For the past 20 years, Jennifer's weaving has been exhibited and has won awards in the United States and abroad. Her work has been published in numerous magazines and in the Fiberarts Design series. Jennifer holds a Master of Fine Arts in weaving from the University of Oregon, where she specialized in exploring relationships between weaving, music, and mathematics in doubleweave wall pieces. She currently maintains a studio in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and travels throughout the world giving lectures and workshops in weaving and design.