Weaving Books

Weaving the shape, not just shaping the cloth! Now, for the first time, handweavers have the tools and techniques to allow them to weave the 3-D shapes they want, on their own looms. Three new techniques are at the core of this exploration: weaving expanded areas, weaving dense areas, and weaving with infinite tensioning. By showing the benefits of challenging every aspect of the weaving process a…

A Handweavers Pattern Book - Marguerite P Davison With the beginner in mind, there is much preliminary information intended to demystify weaving. Drafts and samples are confined to patterns that may be woven using just 4 shafts. Printed in black and white there is scope for the novice to experiment with colour to produce original work. The more experienced weaver has the opportunity to develop des…

A Weavers book of 8-Shaft Patterns - Carol Strickler Not an instruction book for the complete novice, nor a coffee table book. Printed in black and white, drafts and samples of 8-shaft weaves are arranged in chapters based broadly on structures. The serious weaver will find examples that may be used as described or as a base for further experimentation. A lifetime of opportunity.

Advanced Textile Design - William Watson

Shuttle Craft Guild Monograph no.36 Based on the manuscripts of Dr William G. Bateman Edited by Virginia Harvey Reprinted with corrections by Glimakra USA

Color And Texture for rigid heddle loom - Tamara Poff

This glorious book is a modern guide to weaving, an ancient craft that is reaching new heights of popularity, from acclaimed contemporary weaver and textile artist Rachna Garodia. It contains a wealth of practical advice and tons of inspiration for every aspect of this endlessly adaptable craft, from gathering materials to making and exhibiting ambitious woven masterpieces, bringing in a wide sele…