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The Weaver's Workbook: A Concise Weaving Course Based On A Creative Understanding Of The Principles And Practices Of The Craft (Color Craft Workbooks)
 
 
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The Weaver's Workbook: A Concise Weaving Course Based On A Creative Understanding Of The Principles And Practices Of The Craft (Color Craft Workbooks) [Paperback]

Hilary Chetwynd (Author)


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Color Craft Workbooks December 15, 1988
Hilary Chetwynd's clear and practical approach, presented with a wealth of full-color diagrams, drafts, and photographs, promises to bring the enjoyment of creative weaving to a wide circle of enthusiasts, from beginner to experienced weaver.

The book provides comprehensive advice on a variety of topics, including:

-Choosing a loom and weaving accessories
-Designing and making the warp
-Threading the shafts and reed
-Preparing the loom
-Drafting and weaving patterns
-The weaving process
-Solving problems
-Finishing woolen fabrics
-And more.

This comprehensive guide gives readers a creative approach to weaving, based on a sound and lively understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of the craft.



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About the Author

Hilary Chetwynd studied at Camberwell School of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. She designs woven textiles, and has lectured throughout Britain and the United States.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (December 15, 1988)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312021208
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312021207
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #408,942 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A loom suitable for beginners for weaving plain as well as patterned fabrics, using any number of warp threads per inch. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
threading draft, lease cross, spool rack, extra weft, warping frame, warping mill, weave plan, weft picks, warp beam, table loom, floor loom, cloth bar, bedford cord, warp threads, plain weave, pattern weaving, weft yarn, weft threads, dark threads
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Question Which, Answer Blue, Answer Red
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