Colour-and-weave Design
Author : Ann Sutton
Publisher : Lark Books (NC)
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 45,1 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN :
Color and Texture in Weaving
Author : Margo Selby
Publisher : Interweave
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,37 MB
Release : 2012-01-31
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781596683723
Book Description
Give woven textiles a contemporary twist with Color and Texture in Weaving! Learn to mix color and yarn types to create textiles that are rich with color and texture as well as refreshing and modern. Using either a simple four- or eight-shaft loom you can discover how to mix color and yarn types to maximize visual effects in your weaving. Beginner weavers will find helpful guidance for color warping and a plethora of expert weaving inspiration. And if you've already mastered the basic skills, you'll find Color and Texture in Weaving to be a dependable weaving resource with complex techniques and a wealth of inspiring patterns. There are hundreds of weaving patterns within for you to enjoy; each is illustrated with swatches of finished textiles, setup diagrams, lifting patterns, and fabric samples shown in large, full-color photos to highlight the detail. Providing you with everything from basic setup instructions to advanced weaving ideas, Color and Texture in Weaving offers contemporary, colorful, and creative possibilities for all weavers looking to refine their color and texture approaches to textiles.
Weft-Faced Pattern Weaves
Author : Nancy Arthur Hoskins
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,52 MB
Release : 2011-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780764338519
Book Description
Travel beyond the traditional limits of boundweave with this comprehensive guide to weft-faced pattern weaves. Beginning and experienced weavers alike will learn how to plan, predict and weave colourful, rhythmical patterns, charming folk figures, and geometric designs in fabrics that are decorative and durable. Fifty-three projects range from simple to complex weaves. Directions, patterns, and tips are provided for the plain weave, twill, point twill, rosepath, overshot, taqueté, and samitum. It also features Coptic taquete and samitum re-creations and patterns from the Tunic of Tutankhamun. Engaging and informative text accompanies diagrams, illustrated samplers, and drafts with threading, tie-up, treadling, and drawdowns. This is the definitive work on weft-faced pattern weaves and is a must-have reference and resource guide for weavers and crafters alike.
The Weaver's Idea Book
Author : Jane Patrick
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 36,47 MB
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1620331675
Book Description
New and experienced weavers alike are always on the lookout for new weave-structure patterns. The Weaver's Idea Book presents a wide variety of patterns for the simple rigid-heddle loom, accompanied by harness drafts for multishaft looms. The techniques include leno, Brooks bouquet, soumak, and embroidery on fabric. Each chapter contains weaving patterns along with swatches illustrating the techniques, accompanied by step-by-step photography. The book is arranged by structure or type of weave, from variations on plain weave to doubleweave. With traditional patterns from around the world, bands, and fabrics woven on two double heddles, The Weaver's Idea Book brings together a variety of ways to create exquisite cloth. Weaving tips and tricks help weavers at all levels achieve their textile dreams. In addition to pattern drafts, Jane offers project ideas that guide the reader through creating functional woven projects, from wearables to home decor. Weaving, especially on rigid-heddle looms, is enjoying a resurgence, and contemporary weavers are in need of a book to bridge the divide between basic books and complex text designed for advanced weavers with sophisticated tools. Celebrating the immense potential for creativity possible with the simplest of tools, The Weaver's Idea Book eBook opens new avenues for exploration on both the rigid-heddle and multishaft looms.
Design of New Weave Patterns
Author : Radostina A. Angelova
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 46,63 MB
Release : 2019-11-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 1000707717
Book Description
This book presents a systematic study on methods used for the creation of weave patterns for simple structures. Firstly, it explains known techniques for designing new weave patterns classified as patterns merge, motifs, patterns insertion and change of the displacement number. These are discussed as possibilities to create different textures and weaving effects supported by figures of patterns, colour view, and fabric appearance simulation. Secondly, it explains original methods for design of new weave patterns based on Boolean operations, musical scores, written texts and braille alphabet, including transformations performed, advantages/disadvantages, possible applications and designs.
Designing Woven Fabrics
Author : Janet Phillips
Publisher : Nicholson
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 28,57 MB
Release : 2008-07
Category : Hand weaving
ISBN : 9780955762000
Book Description
The Weaver's Book of 8-Shaft Patterns
Author : Carol Strickler
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,84 MB
Release : 1991-11-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 093402667X
Book Description
This must-have draft book contains almost 1000 different patterns on more than 25 weave structures. Introductory chapters provide a thorough understanding of how each structure works.
Krokbragd
Author : Debby Greenlaw
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,4 MB
Release : 2019-03-02
Category : Textile design
ISBN : 9781796655469
Book Description
Weavers around the world have been searching for a book that explores the delightful motifs of the Scandinavian weaving technique known as krokbragd. Krokbragd: How to Design & Weave fills that niche and provides a comprehensive look at this beautiful weaving technique. In this book, Debby Greenlaw brings together the traditional aspects of krokbragd with a fresh, contemporary approach to creating stunning textiles. You will explore the structure and design of krokbragd for the floor, table, and rigid-heddle looms. In addition to traditional single krokbragd, exciting variations such as double point krokbragd and turned krokbragd are also covered. Each topic is supplemented with a project that allows the weaver to gain hands-on experience with the technique.Krokbragd: How to Design & Weave is filled with weaving tips, detailed illustrations, and step-by-step photography. Debby provides guidance on yarn and color selection, design, and finishing techniques to create and weave uniquely personal krokbragd pieces.Whether you're a weaver or a lover of Scandinavian textiles, you'll enjoy Krokbragd: How to Design and Weave. Add it to your library; you'll be delighted!
Watson's Textile Design and Colour
Author : Z Grosicki
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 50,24 MB
Release : 2014-03-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1782420088
Book Description
Watson's textile design and colour: Elementary weaves and figured fabrics was first published in 1912 and has been revised several times by the original author and a number of other well respected textile experts. This edition revised by Z Grosicki has been rewritten, reorganised and new approaches have been added to allow a clear understanding of the nature of woven structures. Watson's textile design and colour is a comprehensive treatise on simple woven cloth construction and design.
The Weaver's Workbook
Author : Hilary Chetwynd
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 12,14 MB
Release : 1988-12-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780312021207
Book Description
Hilary Chetwynd's clear and practical approach, presented with a wealth of full-color diagrams, drafts, and photographs, promises to bring the enjoyment of creative weaving to a wide circle of enthusiasts, from beginner to experienced weaver. The book provides comprehensive advice on a variety of topics, including: -Choosing a loom and weaving accessories -Designing and making the warp -Threading the shafts and reed -Preparing the loom -Drafting and weaving patterns -The weaving process -Solving problems -Finishing woolen fabrics -And more. This comprehensive guide gives readers a creative approach to weaving, based on a sound and lively understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of the craft.
