Weaving, Spinning, Dyeing Books
I've listed the Weaving, Spinning and Dyeing Books I own with comments
about their contents. These are only my own humble opinions and I'm
sure many would not agree with all of them.
Many are now out of print but you might try to get any that sound
useful to you through your local inter-library loan program or at used
book stores.
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Elements of Weaving
by Azelea Stuart Thorpe and Jack Lenor Larsen
Copyright 1967
Buy this one if you find it.
It contains fiber history , using a frame loom, a backstrap loom with a
rigid heddle, a rigid heddle loom, using the 4 harness floor loom,
explains drafting, basic weaves and derivatives, double weaves and
laces.
Materials, design, texture, color, and pattern are discussed.
Loom types, accessories, and tools are also covered.
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Byways in Handweaving
by Mary Meigs Atwater
Copyright 1954
published by MacMillian Publishing
She gives history, equipment needed, materials, how
to weave, variations and patterns for the following types of weaving:
She also covers braiding, knotting, and plaiting.
She has a large amount of information on belt weaves from Peru,
Guatemala, Bolivia and other areas.
There are also directions for warp faced weaves from Scandinavia,
Africa, and Egypt.
She ends with some thoughts on the use of handicrafts in occupational
therapy
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I found some of the illustrations hard to understand but overall it is
full of really great ideas that I hope I find time to explore more
fully.
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