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A Handweaver's Pattern Book

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Truly, this is the book every weaver should have. Why? It contains, in a simple manner, many of the basic patterns used by every weaver. The instructions, tie-ups, draw downs - well, every aspect of this book makes the weaving of the time honored and time tested patterns a fairly easy process. So much of weaving refers to patterns that are within the cover of this book. Ms. Davison's work to preserve the ageless patterns is well worth the price. Buy it, read it, use it, and pass it on to someone you love in your will.

I have been using this book for over 15 years. It is easy to find the perfect pattern for a weaving project, and you only have to be able to follow a very simple diagram to do the tieup and weave. Many other books have entered and left my studio over the past 15 years....this is the only one I have kept......sw

I grew up with this book, and still consider it the most important one in my collection. It contains photos, threading, tie-down and treadling for nearly every type of 4 harness weave, plus each chapter begins with valuable general information about the weaves in that chapter.

It is a great book when you want a no-nonsense reference.

This is the book no weaver should be without. It is THE foundation of a weaver's library! May it never go out of print.

T. Pierson
Weave Designer,
Precision Trimming Corp.

My weaving teacher calls this her "must have" book. The more I use it the more I agree with her. No color pictures though. I'd like them; Betty says they "stifle your creativity" The book is about patterns - you provide the magic of color.

As of this date (1/5/07), this book is NOT out of print; it's available from various sellers at about $36, so no need to pay OOP prices for it.

That being said -- it's a great book. Lots of pattern drafts, an essential in any weaver's library.

Thank heavens I found another (affordable) copy of this book. My original copy fell apart after 30 years of use. If you're a weaver you shouldn't be without this book.

The item arrived early December and my husband was delighted with it. It is a classic and many of the designs and advice offered in this book are invaluable. Many thanks

I was told 36 years ago that I should buy this book, since I had taken a course of handweaving in Quebec, Canada with a wonderfoul teacher, Soeur Cécile Auger. Now I teach weaving in Italy and I highly suggest to my students to buy it, it is the bible of handweavers. I still dont know how such an amazing number of different patterns can be collected in one book. My students have told be that even if they are not English speaking they still can use the patterns. Isn't it wonderful?

a handweaver's pattern book

by marguerite porter davison

1989

This copy is a revised edition of the original 1944 edition "with new patterns added and better arranged." Chapters include information on: - Twill Treadlings; Bird's Eye and Rose Path; Modified Twills; Twill Combinations; Grouped Warp Threads; M's and O's; Canvas-Weaves; Texture Weaves; Huck-A-Back Weaves; Barley Corn; Swedish Lace Weave; Monk's Belt; Thousand Flowers; Block Designs; Diamonds; Rose Designs; Overshot Novelties; Large Overshot; Squares with Border; Summer and Winter; Crackle Weave etc.