Handweaver’s Pattern Book by Anne Dixon, hardback, spiral bound, published by A&C Black, price £19.99. ISBN 978-0-7136-8411-7 available from www.acblack.com
This is an essential illustrated guide to over 600 fabric weaves. A such it offers a versatile library of weaving patterns for all levels from beginner to experienced weaver. The book includes an in-depth introduction to [...]
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Handweaver’s Pattern Book by Anne Dixon
Collapse Weave by Anne Field
Collapse Weave by Anne Field, softback published by A&C Black, price £19.99. ISBN 978-1-4081-0628-0 available from www.acblack.com
This landscape-format book has just 160 pages. It is illustrated with 150 colour photos. The topic is rather a specialist one, that of creating three-dimensional cloth.
The book has a comprehensive introduction, which discusses yarn and structure. It then goes [...]
Paper Yarn by Uta Donath et al
Paper Yarn by Uta Donath, Eva Hauck, Petra Hoffman and Claudia Huboi, softback, published by A&C Black, price £16.99. ISBN 978-1-4081-0396-8 available from www.acblack.com
Discover the versatility of paper yarn. 24 decorative and functional projects in this book are made using paper yarn, paper ribbon, paper twine and paper cord. Its use is best known in [...]
Silk Paper for Textile Artists by Sarah Lawrence
Silk Paper for Textile Artists by Sarah Lawrence, softback, published by A&C Black, price £16.99. ISBN 978-1-4081-0268-8, available from www.acblack.com
This compact, 128 book is packed full of information on one of the most interesting and versatile aspects of textiles. Learn how to create silk fabric and how to use it. The book explores methods of [...]
Classic Quilts
Classic quilts is published by New Holland, hardback, price £16.99. ISBN 978-1-84537-756-4 available from www.newhollandpublishers.com
This book presents ideas for traditional quilts with a twist. Traditional designs are updated with modern fabrics. Patterns and easy to follow instructions are given for 13 quilts to enhance your home. Each project is designed by one of eight experienced [...]