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Card Weaving
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Card Weaving
Author: Candace Crockett
With nothing more than some strands of yarn and a few simple cards with holes in them, you can easily weave fabrics of great complexity and beauty. No loom is required, and no tedious picking out of patterns by hand. This ingenious system of weaving dates back to ancient Egypt, China, and Russia; remnants of prehistoric card-woven fabrics have been found in Pharaohs' tombs and Bronze Age bogs. Contemporary weavers use the technique to produce belts and bands, decorative trims, bags, wearable art, sculptural pieces, and wall hangings using sturdy woolen yarns, sleek cottons and linens, or the tiniest silks,
The author begins Card Weaving with a fascinating historical overview, then introduces the materials and techniques of the craft. Next, she takes the reader step by step through the basic process, including how to thread the cards and set them up for weaving, and how to turn them to produce patterns. The next chapters deal with the most exciting aspect of card weaving--designing and drafting original patterns. The range of patterns is almost unlimited, and creating them is deceptively simple. Bold geometric, intricate free form designs, pictorial motifs, even names and initials can be planned with nothing more than a pencil and graph paper, Each chapter includes a wealth of finished card weavings, both ancient and modern. More than a score of pattern drafts are provided.
A complete bibliography and glossary, plus a suppliers list, round out the information.
Product Details
- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Interweave (September 1, 1991)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0934026610
- ISBN-13: 9780934026611
- Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.4 x 11.0 inches
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Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 6 reviews.
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Great book
"I am new to tablet weaving and this book is great! You will learn everything you need to know to build strong skills. The book has great photos and patterns as well. If you want to learn tablet weaving this is the book for you! The Woolery is a great store too! Items are always as explained and shipping is fast! 5 stars"
Twisted threads
"This book is very well written, includes a great deal of historical information, and is well layed out. But the patterns are reverse of the way I've been taught to tablet weave without any kind of help if you haven't learned the author's way. I'm part of 3 different weaving groups (all international on Facebook) and I don't encounter this kind of reverse pattern."
Love the book and great
"Love the book and great service 😊"
Very helpful book with thorough
"Very helpful book with thorough instructions. I learned a lot!"
I loved the history and
"I loved the history and the easy to follow instructions."
