The Art of Weaving - Else Regensteiner - Books - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - 9780764348563 - February 28, 2015
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With comprehensive text, diagrams, drafts, and examples of fine woven fabrics, this book about the art and craft of weaving offers complete coverage of the materials and equipment, the techniques and the creative possibilities of the medium. Now in its fourth edition, this indispensable handbook is a must-have resource for weavers of all skill levels. This timeless classic now features examples of contemporary work and discusses the use of digital tools for hand-weaving. Chapters include the fundamentals of weaving, as well as looms and other equipment, yarns, how to design a warp and warp the loom, drafting, the basic weaves, pattern weaves, and how to apply this knowledge to discover the many faces of weaving. Weave structures covered include tapestry techniques, knotted, pile, flat-woven rugs, and two- and three-dimensional wall hangings.


Marc Notes: With comprehensive text, diagrams, drafts, and examples of fine woven fabrics, this book about the art and craft of weaving offers complete coverage of the materials and equipment, the techniques and the creative possibilities of the medium. Now in its 4th edition, this indispensable handbook is a must-have resource for weavers of all skill levels. This timeless classic now features examples of contemporary work and discusses the use of digital tools for hand-weaving. Biographical Note: Else Regensteiner was an award-winning artist-weaver whose work is in the collections of many museums. Margie Thompson has been dean of The Weavers Guild of Boston, president of Complex Weavers, and chairs the Complex Weavers Early Weaving Books and Manuscripts study group."

Contributor Bio:  Regensteiner, Else Else Regensteiner was an award-winning artist-weaver whose work is in the collections of many museums. Contributor Bio:  Thompson, Margie Margie Thompson has been dean of The Weavers Guild of Boston, president of Complex Weavers, and chairs the Complex Weavers Early Weaving Books and Manuscripts study group.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released February 28, 2015
ISBN13 9780764348563
Publishers Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Pages 216
Dimensions 216 × 281 × 19 mm   ·   996 g
Language English  

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