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      • Spinning & weaving

        Woven Together

        Weavers & Their Stories

        by Sandu Publishing

        Weaving, as a traditional technique of interlacing yarns or fiber, has a long history and has been given many forms over the years. This book will invite 25 craftsmen, designers, and artists to talk about their weaving stories. These projects are diverse, from traditional basket weaving in Eastern Asia, woven wall hangings structured in a modern way, to artistic pieces done by contemporary artists. Readers can look into the making process and detailed pattern of these projects.

      • Spinning & weaving
        October 2021

        Weaving

        Structure and Substance

        by Ann Richards

        Weaving: Structure and Substance looks at weave design from several different perspectives, showing how resources, ideas and practical experience can come together in a creative process of designing through making. Emphasizing the potential of woven textiles throughout, Ann Richards follows the success of her sister title Weaving Textiles that Shape Themselves and explores the tactile properties that emerge from the interaction of materialand structure. The book is organized into four parts that look at the natural world as inspiration, the design resources of material and weave structure, the fabric qualities as starting points for design, and the practical issues of designing through making. With over 280 lavish photos, this book will be an invaluable resource for textile designers and enthusiasts looking for inspiration and practical advice.

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        The Nature of Things

        Essays of a Tapestry Weaver

        by Tommy McClure Scanlin

        The Nature of Things weaves together a life full of happiness and sorrow. In these fourteen collected essays, Tommye McClure Scanlin reflects on her artistic journey and how crafting and life are interwoven, two threads that comprise a larger picture. Readers will find themselves lost in Scanlin’s full-color tapestries and comforting writing style as they explore the natural fields and woods of southern Appalachia. A final part of the book gives an overview of tapestry weaving basics with diagrams and descriptions for setting up a simple pipe loom and weaving a small tapestry sampler. Glossary, simple pipe loom illustrations, and a resource list are included for reference.

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