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NEW

Bandweaving titles for Baltic style pickup patterns. Written by Hildegund Hergenhahn or Anneliese Blaese (bandweben.de), these spiral bound books contain over 100 charted patterns each, sorted by country of origin. Patterns are listed by the number of pattern threads needed - the higher numbered volumes for a country have more pattern threads. Text is German, but for the small pattern books, there are VERY few words involved.

Available titles $24 each

Alphabets, Course Book 1, Course Book 2 [course books contain instructional material and original patterns],

There are also 2 special volumes, Prussia and Jostenband weaving - $65

Pommerania "Uppschottels" with lots of historical material - $85

These volumes contain rich text as well as many photos and other documentstion - interesting for those with heritage in these areas.

 

New Title for Jack and Table Loom Owners

Anne Field - "Learn to Weave"

Now for owners of jack and table looms, the same clear information about basic weaving as in "Big Book of Weaving" with an excellent illustration of back to front warping using the Baby Wolf as model loom.

Project based learning, clear illustrations.

$29.95

 

 

$29.95

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"The Swedish Weaving Book" - Eriksson, Gustafson, Lovallius - contains the same basic information about weaving, warping, project planning as the Lundell. Does not contain projects. Nicely illustrated. $36.00 $36.00 photo of book jacket

BACK IN PRINT!

This wonderful book of European style derivative drafting (based on the three basic weaves - plain, twill and satin) shows first the minimum basic weaves and then shows clearly how to vary and modify them into many new and more complex fabrics. One of a kind in English and worth every penny.

$45.00

"Weave Structures the Swedisy Way" Ulla Getzmann

Basic drafting beginning with plain weave, twill andtabby. Derivative drafting that is very useful for learning how to create original drafts from scratch.

 

 

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$34.95

 

Betty Davenport - "Textures and Patterns for the Rigid Heddle Loom" $29.00

This reprint of a classic is rich with innovative rigid heddle fabrics. Spiral bound for easier use next to the loom. Makes a perfect companion for Davenport's "Hands On Rigid Heddle Weaving". Get your copy today.

 

$29.00

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Janet Meany & Paula Pfaff - "Rag Rug Handbook"

This classic is now back in print. A MUST HAVE for all who wish to weave rag rugs. This is the authority on the American rug looms of the early 20th century - how to warp, maintain and get the best use out of these workhorses.

Works well with other loom types as well - happy to see this treasure available once again.

$26.95

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DVD - Becky Ashenden "DRESS YOU LOOM THE SWEDISH WAY" $49.95

This DVD shows in depth how to warp both countermarche AND counterbalance looms. Clear, easy to follow and understand. Probably the best counterbalance instructions available in English.

 

$49.95

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Resources for Drawloom (Double Harness, Damask) Weavers  

Sara von Tresckow - "When A Single Harness Simply Isn't Enough" $34.95

A comprehensive work in English that includes several types of double harness looms and their operation. Rather than a collection of projects and patterns, it is meant as a guide to either acquiring a drewloom or modifying an existing loom to do double harness patterns when desired.

The section on designing is meant to provide weavers with tools to create interesting textiles on their own.

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Becky Ashenden - "Dress Your Swedish Drawloom" - $50.00

An excellent video production of the steps involved in setting up and weaving on a drawloom. The book listed above was written with the intent of complementing this video and the two resources work well together.

Dress Your Swedish Drawloom

Joanne Hall - "Drawloom Weaving" - $24.00

2nd edition

Image Drawloom Weaving Revised 2nd Edition
 
Exclusive From The Woolgatherers - KNOTTED PILE WEAVING

"How to Make an Oriental Rug" by Noreen Roberts

Ever wonder how a knotted oriental rug is made? Everything you need to know to produce one it in this book - including loom sketches. Simple and inexpensive - all you need is lots of time.

We have a set of full sized plans to make the 17" loom described in this book.

ADDITIONAL TITLES TO MAKE KNOTTING A RICHER EXPERIENCE

FOLK DESIGNS FROM THE CAUCASUS - Lyatif Kerimov

Contains hundreds of traditional motifs to combine into your own carpet.

$15.00

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WOVEN STTRUCTURES - Marla Mallett

Wonderful information about various techniques, selvedges, finishing

$39.00

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