Vintage Arts Book THE WEAVING BOOK Patterns and Ideas Helene Bress VG 1981

by Helene Bress

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Vintage Arts Book: THE WEAVING BOOK Patterns and Ideas By Helene Bress 1981 1st edition 3rd printing "The Weaving Book explores the great diversity of techniques which can be used on five of the basic Plain Weave, Twill, Overshot, Monk's Belt, and Huck. For those who want to use the book by rote, they'll have an incredibly rich pattern book. For those who want to design their own, they'll find an even richer harvest, since Helene so clearly explains what makes the particular weave tick and presents many conventional treadlings, experimental treadlings, and many variations - both usual and unusual. Contents Introduction Notes for the Reader Plain Weave Characteristics Variations Display of Woven Pieces Twill Characteristics Plain Draft A Point Draft B Draft C Overshot Patterns, Treadlings, and Finished Pieces Multiple Harness Overshot Monk's Belt..."... etc., etc... Hardcover Condition: Book: Very good vintage preowned used with some foxing. Name of previous owner a California weaver in pen on ffp. Bookcover: Very good black hardboards. Dustjacket: Good worn with foxing and aging inside, on edges, and few small tears at foot and head of dustjacket spine, surface shelving scuffing normal for age and use. We ship with care! Questions about this item? Please message us here. Thank you for looking at our Ebay store inventory for other similar items!

• Publisher: Scribner
• Year: 1981
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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