CRAFT  Hand weaving  –

This carefully researched and detailed manual, of traditional weaving will be of great value to the beginner and experienced weayer. Its clearly illustrated operating instructions (for 2 to 10 harness looms), its detailed plans for building looms and other weaving tools, its great wealth of patterns of diverse origins, and its numerous recipes for natural dyes make it an asset to every weaver’s library. You learn, step-by-step, the parts of the loom, how they work, how to construct a warping board, and all the preparatory procedures of weaving, such as threading heddles and reed, tying the loom and so on until you are ready to begin weaving. Beginning weaving is clearly shown, followed by easy to understand, illustrated instructions for hundreds of designs. The experienced weaver will find many beautiful and interesting patterns from the Colonial period, as well as traditional designs from Denmark, Norway and Sweden, including damask and double weaves.

pp. 152 illusts (ex-library with usual markings, but tight and complete) #100425