Weaver's book of 8-Shaft Patterns (Paperback)

Carol Strickler

ISBN 10: 093402667X / ISBN 13: 9780934026673

Published by Interweave Press Inc, Loveland, CO, 1991

About this Item

Paperback. This must-have draft book contains almost 1000 different patterns on more than 25 weave structures.This comprehensive pattern dictionary is ideal for experienced weavers looking to try new designs in 8-shaft weaving. Introductory chapters provide a thorough understanding of how each structure works. Step-by-step instructions, detailed diagrams, and black-and-white photos provide hundreds of weaving samples for inspiration. Weavers have always traded patterns, just as avid cooks trade recipes. 'The Weaver's Book of 8-Shaft Patterns' is the ultimate pattern swop: some 250 readers of Handwoven magazine, dedicated and skillful weavers all, created samples and drafts to share in these pages. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Weaver's book of 8-Shaft Patterns (Paperback)
• Publisher: Interweave Press Inc, Loveland, CO
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 093402667X
• ISBN 13: 9780934026673
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This must-have draft book contains almost 1000 different patterns on more than 25 weave structures.

This comprehensive pattern dictionary is ideal for experienced weavers looking to try new designs in 8-shaft weaving. Introductory chapters provide a thorough understanding of how each structure works. Step-by-step instructions, detailed diagrams, and black-and-white photos provide hundreds of weaving samples for inspiration.

About the Author

Weaver and editor Carol Strickler has spent a good share of her weaving life peering at fabrics. A recognised authority on coverlet weaves, she authored 'American Woven Coverlets' (Interweave Press, 1998), and has analysed coverlets, written articles on the subject, and consulted with weavers and collectos accross the country.