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The Handweaver's Pattern Directory - by Anne Dixon (Hardcover)

The Handweaver's Pattern Directory - by  Anne Dixon (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A comprehensive introduction to the tools, equipment, fibers, and yarns used with four-shaft looms, this reference features patterns for 600 different weaves, including twill, zigzag, diamond, herringbone, and block. Color photographs and large-scale drawings allow weavers to closely examine the details, and the compact size and lay-flat binding is convenient for keeping near the loom. A handbook that is essential for all four-shaft weavers, this manual includes weaving basics, specialized projects organized by degree of difficulty, finishing techniques, resources, and a glossary of terms.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A comprehensive introduction to the tools, equipment, fibers, and yarns used with four-shaft looms, this reference features patterns for 600 different weaves, including twill, zigzag, diamond, herringbone, and block. Color photographs and large-scale drawings allow weavers to closely examine the details, and the compact size and lay-flat binding is convenient for keeping near the loom. A handbook that is essential for all four-shaft weavers, this manual includes weaving basics, specialized projects organized by degree of difficulty, finishing techniques, resources, and a glossary of terms.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Highly recommended for public libraries and textile collections in academic institutions. If you can buy only one book on handweaving this year, this is the one." --"Library Journal," starred review<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Anne Dixon began weaving at the age of 12, but it wasn't until nearly 20 years later that she started to weave in a more dedicated fashion. Anne now weaves, lectures, demonstrates, and teaches, emphasizing the importance of a thorough understanding of weave structures. She is a Guild member of the Association of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers, and a founding member of the Braid Society. Anne lives in England.

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