{"product_id":"weave-with-words","title":"Weave with Words","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeave with Words: Using inlay to Create Text in Woven Cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: Scott Norris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngaging instructions and how-to illustrations teach intermediate and advanced weavers to add text to cloth by using the familiar inlay technique in new ways. It’s the first book to detail this skill set, enabling weavers to accurately create beautiful lettering to personalize any project and add new layers of meaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpert weaver Scott Norris teaches the building blocks in an encouraging and effective way, drawing from his years of practice in pioneering the combination of weaving and typography. Using a traditional four- or eight-harness hand loom and plain weave, readers learn to plan, design, draft, and weave letterforms by choosing and combining vertical, horizontal, angled, and curving lines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo that readers can practice their new skills, the book includes six colorful, ready-to-use designs featuring words. As a bonus, there are directions for turning those weavings into nine practical, heirloom-quality projects such as pillows, placemats, and towels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDetailed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estep-by-step instruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the inlay technique and applying it to the alphabet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to design and draft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e patterns to create any sizes, shapes, and combinations of clear, beautiful text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSix ready-to-weave text designs with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enine “try-it” weaving projects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide guided practice and learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProjects are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eheirloom-quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, practical household items such as placemats, napkins, dish towels, and pillows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProjects are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eweaver-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: sized to be economical in materials expense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes drafts for two complete alphabets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (one roman and one script), jump-starting weavers’ “writing” possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScott Norris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e has spent more than three decades dyeing and weaving linen and teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced weavers. He has received best-in-show honors from the New England Weavers Seminar, and his writing has appeared in American Craft, Ceramics Art and Perception, Ceramics Monthly, and others.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/schiffer-publishing\" title=\"Schiffer Publishing Collection Page at the Woolery\"\u003eSchiffer\u003c\/a\u003e Publishing, Ltd. (August 28, 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003e0764372394\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 978\u003cspan\u003e0764372391\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.74 x 0.74 x 11.24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schiffer Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67687138918673,"sku":"B9780764372391","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/7811\/6881\/files\/B9780764372391.jpg?v=1791554982","url":"https:\/\/woolery.com\/products\/weave-with-words","provider":"The Woolery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}